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In almost one third of our state schools, preference is given to Christian parents in admissions over non-Christians, and to Christian staff over non-Christian staff. (BBC News)

In Britain, legislation has been passed allowing parents of children under six to request a more flexible work schedule. Companies must approve this request as long as it does not damage the business. A 2003 Survey of graduates in the UK revealed that graduates value flexibility even more than wages. (Wikipedia)

Adoption differs from fostering in a number of ways. Adoption is a legal process by which all parental rights and responsibilities are permanently transferred to the adoptive parents by a court. The child legally becomes part of the adoptive family, as if they had been born into it, and subsequently (usually) take the family’s surname. (PracticingParents.com)

Mr Dyer said that Mr Brooks handed himself in after intense telephone negotiations involving police, his parents and a lawyer. (BBC News)