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HL HL6265
Schools: Bible and Koran
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8 March 2023
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27 March 2023 · Answer
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27 March 2023
Summary
To ask His Majesty's Government whether (1) the National Curriculum, and (2) other guidance provided to schools, requires that copies of the Koran and the Bible should receive equal respect; and if not, what plans they have to ensure that they are treated
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8 March 2023
Written question
To ask His Majesty's Government whether (1) the National Curriculum, and (2) other guidance provided to schools, requires that copies of the Koran and the Bible should receive equal respect; and if not, what plans they have to ensure that they are treated
Source: Lords
27 March 2023
Answer
Every school should actively promote mutual respect and tolerance for those of different faiths and beliefs. Amongst other criteria, Ofsted will inspect pupils’ knowledge of, and respect for, different people's faiths, feelings, and values.All schools mus...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2023-03-08/HL6265
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1602578
- uk · wq-1602578 · source updated 27 March 2023