Written questions by Smith.

When the next review of the School Admissions Code will take place; and whether the scope of that review will include admissions arrangements for schools with a religious character, including the use of faith-based oversubscription criteria.

The department values the contribution schools with a religious character make to a diverse school system, and it is important faith schools can set admissions criteria that work for their local circumstances.The government set out in the ‘Every Child Achieving and Thriving’ White Paper its intention to consult later this year on changes to the statutory School Admissions Code to reduce barriers and promote fairness for families.Any changes to the School Admissions Code will be subject to a full public consultation and Parliamentary scrutiny.

When the Department plans to publish updated guidance on collective worship in state-funded schools in England; and whether there will be a public consultation as part of that review.

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

When she expects to make a decision on whether to include Religious Education within the National Curriculum as part of the current curriculum and assessment review; and whether that decision will be subject to public consultation.

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.