Daily collective worship – why is it still a legal requirement in England?

Posted: Fri, 9th Sep 2011

New research by the BBC indicates that the law requiring a daily act of collective worship in Britain’s state-maintained schools is widely ignored and not wanted. Amost two-thirds of parents told a survey that their children did not attend such an activity and over two thirds of parents do not support enforcing the law.

New research by the BBC indicates that the law requiring a daily act of collective worship in Britain’s state-maintained schools is widely ignored and not wanted. Amost two-thirds of parents told a survey that their children did not attend such an activity and over two thirds of parents do not support enforcing the law.