Schools: Faith Schools and Free Schools

Debate between Lord Nash and Lord Harrison

Wednesday 28th January 2015 Lords Chamber

[Lord Nash]

I entirely agree that in our approach to the education of our children we should not act on whims from any source.

[Lord Harrison (Lab)]

Is the Minister aware that much of the recurring criticism of these schools is about the failure to deliver education on religion which encompasses all religions and those people who have none at all?

[Lord Nash]

I entirely agree that all schools should prepare their pupils for modern life by teaching them about the basics of all the main religions practised in this country.