In My Opinion: Variety of patronage is called for to meet the demands of parents [Independent.ie]
- Published: 12 October 2011
Following on the publication of data by the Department of Education and Skills on areas where the Catholic Church might consider divesting of some schools, the Catholic Schools Partnership (CSP) undertook a number of steps, including an in-depth analysis of parental understandings of school patronage.
The research clearly establishes that patronage is not the main issue in determining school choice for parents. The issues of most immediate concern are the proximity of the school, its educational standards and family connections.
The research highlights the general perception that the vast majority of Catholic primary schools are inclusive and handle the diversity of religious beliefs and ethnic backgrounds in a sensitive way.
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