Petition · Department for Education
Make Religious Education optional for students from Year 7 to Year 13
Open for signatures
41 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to reform the school curriculum by making Religious Education an optional subject for all students between Years 7 and 13 to allow non-religious students to have their own beliefs and not have religion enforced on them.
We feel that religious education is not necessary for student education, could make anyone at a school feel uncomfortable with their own religion (non-religion) and ensure inclusivity towards all.
Timeline
| 24 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
41
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Education
Opened
24 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.