Written question asked by Lord Brady of Altrincham (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 April 2002. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 April 2002 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what recent guidance she has issued to schools regarding the teaching of creationism in the curriculum.

Answer: Mr. Brady: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what recent guidance she has issued to schools regarding the teaching of creationism in the curriculum. [48240] Mr. Ivan Lewis: All state-funded schools have a responsibility to provide a broad and balanced curriculum to their pupils. Statutory and non-statutory guidelines are available to support teachers. The schemes of work for Religious Education produced by the QCA offer guidance for teachers who want to address the issue of creationism during RE lessons.

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