Petition · past parliament
Continue Christian State Schools
Rejected
14 signatures
What the petition asks
I DO NOT want the government to end compulsory worship in state schools!
Carefully consider any opposing opinions.
Why it was rejected
The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.
The Government hasn't announced plans to end compulsory worship in schools.
The Minister of State at the Department for Education has said that
"Every maintained school, academy and free school is required to ensure that collective worship takes place each day.
If the Department is informed that a school may be in breach of this requirement, it will be investigated. Where needed, the Department will remind schools of their duty on this matter and advise on how this can be met."
https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2021-03-23/174005
The Minister of State at the Department for Education has said that
"Every maintained school, academy and free school is required to ensure that collective worship takes place each day.
If the Department is informed that a school may be in breach of this requirement, it will be investigated. Where needed, the Department will remind schools of their duty on this matter and advise on how this can be met."
https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2021-03-23/174005
Timeline
| 15 Aug 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Aug 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Rejected
Rejected
19 Aug 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.