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19th February 2018
09:05am GMT
The new rule means that students who do not want to participate in religious education will no longer have to sit at the back of the class or simply leave the room.
Rather, an alternative class will be available for them to take.
The alternate subjects in question have not been detailed by the circular, however they must adhere to the guidelines already in place for secondary school subject choices.
Parents will also be asked whether they want their child to attend religious services in school.Explore more on these topics:
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