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<p>The department launched a consultation on 14 December 2023 on our proposals for
the Advanced British Standard, seeking views on the design of the overall programme.
This includes seeking views on the approach to agreeing subjects included, and on
what should be covered in the Employability, Enrichment and Pastoral (EEP) offer for
all students.</p><p> </p><p>The government firmly believes that religious education
(RE) is important, which is why it remains compulsory for all state-funded schools
in England, including academies and free schools, in each year group. Quality RE can
develop knowledge of British values and traditions and refine pupils’ ability to construct
well-informed, balanced, and structured arguments.</p><p> </p><p>The publication of
the consultation on 14 December 2023 marks a new phase of working in partnership with
students, teachers, leaders, schools, colleges, universities, and employers to develop
these proposals. The department will consult extensively over the coming months, and
this will inform our plan for subjects and EEP, which the department will set out
in a White Paper this year.</p>
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