The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has issued a statement expressing its disappointment and confusion that the Scottish Government has decided to delete all reference to Catholic schools in a draft of updated Guidance on Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP) Education in Scottish Schools.

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The Scottish Government has produced a draft of updated Guidance on Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP) Education in Scottish Schools.

The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has issued a statement expressing its disappointment and confusion that the Government has decided to delete all reference to Catholic schools.  The bishops have strongly requested 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.

They are urging you to write to respond to the consultation simply to request that the Catholic schools provision be reinserted into the guidance.

Respond to the Consultation

The consultation period ends on 23 November.

For more information, you can read the SCES Briefing Paper below. You can also make use of the resources provided by SCES. 
SCES Briefing Paper

If you are using the SCES resources below, go to question 6 on the CONSULTATION DOCUMENT and request the re-insertion of the paragraphs relating to Denominational Education from the previous iteration of the guidance (Delivery of relationships, sexual health and parenthood (RSHP) education in Scottish schools - draft statutory guidance - Page 2 of 6 - Scottish Government consultations - Citizen Space).

SCES Letter Template (all questions)
SCES Letter Template (qq. 1, 6)