Religious Observance Review Group Report Published

Following the publication of this report the Education Minister, Peter Peacock said that religious observance should reflect the needs of the whole school community and this can be done successfully within a broadly Christian society. The report makes a number of recommendations for future guidance on religious observance in schools. Mr Peacock said:

“The approach to religious observance outlined in the report is one which can be embraced by all schools within our broadly Christian society. It recognises other cultures, faiths and beliefs but will not undermine the Christian ethos which exists in many of our schools.

“I have commissioned the development of support materials for schools which will help them transfer the recommendations made by the Group into practice and in particular to achieve an appropriate approach which reflects the needs of the school community. In due course I will ensure a revised circular is issued to all schools.”

The report is available at www.scotland.gov.uk/library5/education/rorg-00.asp

You can find SPTC’s response to the original consultation in the Infoshop Consultations section.