Proposals to amend the legislation on religious observance and religious education in schools
Overview
This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to the current legislation on religious observance (RO) and religious and moral education (RME) in schools. The proposed changes will support the alignment of legislation with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child by requiring that children and young people’s views are taken into account in relation to their participation in RO and RME.
Useful information about responding to this consultation
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On the 'About You' page at the end of this consultation, organisations will have the opportunity to tell us more about their work and/or how their response was informed.
After the consultation has closed there will be a few months delay before any responses are published. This is because we must check any responses to be published abide by our Terms of Use.
A analysis report will usually be published some months after the consultation has closed. This report will summarise the findings based on all responses submitted. It will be published on the Scottish Government website and you may be notified about it if you choose to share your email address with us. You can also join our consulation mailing list where we regularly list newly published analysis reports (as well as new consultations).
Why your views matter
Responses to this consultation will help inform consideration given to implementation of the proposed changes and any potential support that may be appropriate. In particular, we would be keen to gather better information on how schools implement the current guidance.
What happens next
All responses are currently being analysed and considered along with any other available evidence to help us. An analysis report will be made available shortly.
Where respondents have given permission for their response to be made public, and after we have checked that they contain no potentially defamatory material, responses will be made available to the public.
Interests
- Children and Families
- Education
- Main hub
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