Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Require schools teach about Islam as part of religious education
Closed
432 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to add 'Islam' to the national curriculum. Islam is an important topic that should be taught in school. We need to educate the younger generation about different religions and culture so they have a wide range of knowledge and understanding for the future.
The national curriculum says that schools should teach students about Christianity and other principal religions, but it is up to schools how to approach this.
There is a lot of Islamophobia that goes unseen. By teaching students from an early age about Islam, it can help them understand the religion and why people have certain beliefs. It should help children appreciate diversity and recognise that everyone is different and unique.
There is a lot of Islamophobia that goes unseen. By teaching students from an early age about Islam, it can help them understand the religion and why people have certain beliefs. It should help children appreciate diversity and recognise that everyone is different and unique.
Timeline
| 18 Jul 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Feb 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
432
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
18 Jul 2022
Closed
1 Feb 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.