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RE in NI schools: Paul Givan says Christianity will remain central to syllabus

  • In an Oral Ministerial Statement, Paul Givan announced a review to revise the Religious Education syllabus and said legislation will align RE inspections with other subjects.
  • After a UK Supreme Court ruling in November 2025, the court allowed an appeal by an unnamed father and daughter, ruling that Christian RE was unlawful and lacked `an objective, critical, and pluralistic manner`.
  • Professor Noel Purdy OBE and Mrs Joyce Logue will lead the review, supported by an expert drafting group of teachers and extensive engagement with churches, parents, and young people.
  • The Department of Education published guidance to support withdrawal from RE and collective worship, and the minister has introduced a simpler process for parents, with regulations anticipated in autumn 2026 and implementation from September 2027.
  • Framed by Northern Ireland's unique context, Givan noted it was nearly 20 years since the syllabus was last revised, making a review timely.
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RE provision in NI to be reviewed but ‘Christianity will remain central’ – Givan

It comes after a Supreme Court judgment that Christian religious education at schools in the region does not comply with human rights standards.

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