Rejected petition Replace RELIGIOUS EDUCATION with LIFE SKILLS in our National Curriculum

Many children know nothing about buying/renting a property, the meaning of a credit score, how tax works, how to do simple DIY, financial planning, how the justice system works, etc... When religion should be a choice supported by parents in 'out of school' practices if they approve.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/185950

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Date submitted 16 March 2017
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