Faith School Designation Reforms

The Department for Education is reviewing policies affecting faith school designation, admissions arrangements, and religious education provision, including responses to concerns about antisemitism and anti-Muslim abuse in schools. The review encompasses independent faith school standards, the School Admissions Code, and the potential inclusion of Religious Education in the National Curriculum.

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29 Apr 2026 | Consultation (open) Department for Education linked

Independent review into antisemitism: Call for Evidence — consultation opened

This call for evidence invites feedback to understand experiences of antisemitism in schools and colleges in England.

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20 Jun 2024 | Consultation (closed) Department for Education linked

consultation closed

We are seeking views on religious designation reforms for new special academies and new and existing free schools.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Faith schools consultation.pdf

1 May 2024 | Consultation (closed) Department for Education linked

consultation opened

We are seeking views on religious designation reforms for new special academies and new and existing free schools.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Faith schools consultation.pdf

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