SIR,—It is assumed by those who are unwilling to hand
over the Church Schools to the Education Authority that the religious teaching in the Church Schools fosters adherence to the Church of England. I lived in a parish which had four Council Schools and one Church School. Judging by attendance at Sunday schools and at church services and by various activities, I found no such results. Nor could those unwilling to give up the Church School point to any indication of that result. The retention of Church Schools is based on sentiment, not on facts. I suggest that the best solution is to give up all the Church Schools in exchange for the right to give denominational teaching in all schools, such teaching to be given not by the local clergy and ministers, but by Special teachers going on circuit. Such a system would mitigate the opposition to " the right of entry " and would avoid disputes over the appointment of teachers.—Yours faithfully, F. GATES. Fairlight Lodge, Fairseat, nr. Sevenoaks, Kent.
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