Statement From The Bishops' Conference
“The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland is both disappointed and confused at the decision by the Scottish Government to delete all reference to Catholic schools in its :Guidance on the Delivery of Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP) Education in Scottish Schools” document. We strongly request the re-insertion of the paragraphs relating to Denominational Education from the previous iteration of the guidance, which would reflect both the legal protection for schools with a Religious Character, and the previously supportive position of Scottish Government for Catholic schools.”
It is vitally important that the Catholic Education Community has a strong and united voice in responding to this consultation, requesting the same action as the Bishops, so as to ensure that our sector is represented and our views heard.
You can read the Bishops’ Briefing Paper on this link.
A voluminous response to this consultation by the Catholic Education community is necessary before the closing date of the 23rd November and we are asking for your help in achieving this.
“The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland is both disappointed and confused at the decision by the Scottish Government to delete all reference to Catholic schools in its :Guidance on the Delivery of Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP) Education in Scottish Schools” document. We strongly request the re-insertion of the paragraphs relating to Denominational Education from the previous iteration of the guidance, which would reflect both the legal protection for schools with a Religious Character, and the previously supportive position of Scottish Government for Catholic schools.”
It is vitally important that the Catholic Education Community has a strong and united voice in responding to this consultation, requesting the same action as the Bishops, so as to ensure that our sector is represented and our views heard.
You can read the Bishops’ Briefing Paper on this link.
A voluminous response to this consultation by the Catholic Education community is necessary before the closing date of the 23rd November and we are asking for your help in achieving this.
How To Respond:
You can read the revised document here: Delivery of relationships, sexual health and parenthood education in Scottish schools: draft guidance - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
Then
To Respond Online:
Or
To Respond by Post:
Area 2B North
Victoria Quay
EDINBURGH
EH6 6QQ
Posted responses must reach Scottish Government by 23rd November.
We therefore recommend posting by Monday 20th November.
You can read the revised document here: Delivery of relationships, sexual health and parenthood education in Scottish schools: draft guidance - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
Then
To Respond Online:
- Follow this link and complete the consultation on line using the skeleton responses which you can find here.
- You can cut and paste these, changing any of the content to best suit your individual response.
- Note you do not need to answer every question. However, Questions 1 and 6 are vital.
- You must complete the Respondent Information Form.
Or
To Respond by Post:
- Open the letter template by clicking on this link.
- Include your name and address.
- Note you do not need to answer every question. However, Questions 1 and 6 are vital.
- Print your final document.
- Please note that you must print and complete the first page the Respondent Information Form and include this with any posted responses.
- Post responses to:
Area 2B North
Victoria Quay
EDINBURGH
EH6 6QQ
Posted responses must reach Scottish Government by 23rd November.
We therefore recommend posting by Monday 20th November.