Member

On Amendment 232, also in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Burt, which seeks to introduce a requirement for religious education syllabuses to take account of non-religious beliefs, the Government support inclusive RE provision. Under existing law, RE can be taught in that way and can include the teaching of non-religious world views. Since our last discussion about this in committee, the Curriculum and Assessment Review has concluded, and a sector-led group is currently working to reach consensus on a draft RE curriculum. That group is engaging with a wide range of faith and non-faith stakeholders. If it recommends a draft for inclusion in the national curriculum, we have committed to consult on that and the associated legal framework. We should not pre-empt that work by making changes now.