The points system which is used for entry to many Jewish schools is to be reviewed.
The Chief Rabbi has set up an investigation to look at the requirements for a "Certificate of Religious Practice" and question whether the present criteria are correct.
A select group of parents' representatives and governors have been asked to share their experiences about the tests, which are used to determine priority for entry into schools including JCoss and JFS.
Children applying for entry in year seven have to gather a number of points, which they typically do by attending synagogue on a set number of occasions in the year before entry, attending a Jewish school or cheder, or by coming from a family which has carried out volunteer work in the community.