The Teaching of Religious and Moral Education

Colin Nicol, Quality Improvement Officer

Education Service

The Education (Scotland) Act 1980 imposes a statutory duty on local authorities to provide

religious education in Scottish Schools

Education Service

“Scottish Ministers believe that RME makes an important contribution to the development of our

children and young people as successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens.”

Advice Note 2011

Education Service

“Schools should plan and deliver religious and moral education as both a specific subject

discipline and one which contributes to high quality interdisciplinary learning.”

Advice Note 2011

Education Service

Parental right to withdraw: Education (Scotland) Act 1980 – conscience clause advises that parents have a statutory

right to withdraw children from RME

However…..

“Without this aspect of their education learners will not enjoy the full benefits of CFE”

Advice Note 2011

Education Service

http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/learningteachingandassessment/curriculumareas/rme/nondenominational/index.asp

http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46327.html

Parent Council Blog – Advice Notes now available: Religious Education and Religious Observance

Education Service