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Schools: Festivals and Special Occasions

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 7 April 2025UIN 41977

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to encourage schools to celebrate (a) Easter and (b) other Christian holidays.

Answered by Catherine McKinnell

Easter and other Christian holidays provide good opportunities for schools to celebrate the traditions of our country, and the department supports schools taking those opportunities with their pupils.

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