National Curriculum: Religious Education
Debate between Baroness Blake of Leeds and Lord Raval
Baroness Blake of Leeds (Lab)
We have had several conversations on this, and I can only repeat the comments that were made. It is fundamental that we have a full range of views, right across the spectrum, and that they have equal respect within the curriculum. I look forward to taking these issues forward. They have been part of many discussions we have had recently, not least on the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. The noble Baroness raises important points that need to be addressed.
Lord Raval (Lab)
My Lords, one in three secondary schools now teaches little or no religious education, even though, as we have just heard, incidents against faith groups have doubled in the past year. Does the Minister not agree that it is high time we invested in the one subject that can nurture faith literacy and the ability to disagree well?