“As Christians, we obviously support the protection of children from abuse. But we fear the broad definition of 'conversion therapy' used in all the discussions around this issue is bound to affect both the wording of the legislation and, crucially, its implementation by the police and the courts. Our concern is that any legislation in this highly controversial space may inadvertently harm children and potentially criminalise teachers. ACT calls for an urgent reconsideration of whether there is a need for new legislation. “

This letter to The Scottish Government regarding Conversion Therapy, was sent jointly by ACT and CVE Scotland

A CCFE letter regarding the International Baccalaureate - Theory of Knowledge Course

ACT is keen to offer support to members and school staff across the devolved nations; we are, after all, a nationwide fellowship of Christians in Education! So should our members be concerned about the state of Relationships and Sexuality Education in Welsh schools?

“Where there is either conflicting guidance or no clear guidance at all from the relevant authorities, these episodes expose the confusion and disorder present within schools, and in turn run the very real risk of escalating young people’s anxieties in greater and greater numbers towards a public health crisis”

Read the letter from the Christian Coalition For Education about delaying changes to the implementation of RSE.

As an organisation, we recognise the value of teaching about non-religious beliefs and perspectives. It is good practice to present non-religious perspectives in Religious Education, and indeed “worldviews” are being discussed in many, of not the majority of, RE classrooms in state schools.