Key documents - Religious observance

Key documents for religious observance

Current guidance

Provision of religious observance in schools
Guidance from the Scottish Government on the provision of religious observance in schools.
Curriculum for Excellence - Provision of religious and moral education in non-denominational schools and religious education in Roman Catholic schools
Guidance from the Scottish Government on the provision of religious and moral education in non-denominational schools and religious education in Roman Catholic schools.

Report of the religious observance review group
A review of the current guidance on arrangements for religious observance in Scottish schools.
Religious observance in Scottish schools: Report on the consultation
A report outlining the scope of the consultation exercise and the research methods employed.

Religious observance template
A template to guide thinking on religious observance provision, making sure that all important features outlined in the religious observance review group report are in place.
Religious observance template in action
One school shares its experiences of using the religious observance template.
Sample religious observance policy (schools)
A paper providing background to, and guidance on, school policies for the provision of religious observance.
Sample religious observance policy (local authorities)
This report outlines how Dundee City Council plans to address the recommendations in Circular 1/2005 and develop practice in line with national guidance.