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Ministerial announcement on Religious Education

Press/Media: Expert Comment

Period03 Feb 2026

Media contributions

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Media contributions

  • TitleMinisterial announcement on Religious Education
    Degree of recognitionRegional
    Media name/outletBBC Radio Ulster
    Media typeRadio
    Duration/Length/Size20 minutes
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date03/02/2026
    DescriptionThe panel discussion was focused on the following:
    Oral Ministerial Statement, published on the DE website at: https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/publications/oral-statement-religious-education-and-collective-worship-3-february-2026.
    Terms of Reference for the review of the Religious Education core syllabus can be found at: https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/publications/draft-terms-reference-review-re-core-syllabus.
    Guidance on the implementation of the right of withdrawal can be accessed at: https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/publications/circular-202609-arrangements-withdrawal-religious-education-and-collective-worship-all-grant-aided-schools
    PersonsJames Nelson