Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 13678

Philosophy: Education

Tabled: 11 November 2024

Answered: 18 November 2024

Named Day

Question

Laura Kyrke-Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 17 October 2024 to Question 8936 on Religion: Education, whether locally agreed syllabuses on religious education must also take into account the teaching and practices of (a) humanism

Answer

Catherine McKinnell

Following the ruling in the Bowen vs Kent County Council case, the department published additional guidance for local authorities regarding the membership of Standing Advisory Councils for Religious Education (SACREs). The guidance sets out the department...

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