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March 31, 2026

Election 2026: School worship opt-out a key priority in children’s rights manifesto

Election 2026: School worship opt-out a key priority in children’s rights manifesto

February 16, 2026

Let’s not withdraw: Philosophy with Children as an alternative

Let’s not withdraw: Philosophy with Children as an alternative

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February 12, 2026

New FOI data reveals widespread Christian evangelising in Scotland’s schools: Herald exclusive

New FOI data reveals widespread Christian evangelising in Scotland’s schools: Herald exclusive

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February 9, 2026

We raise alarm on possible legal challenges to unlawful religious observance in Herald exclusive

We raise alarm on possible legal challenges to unlawful religious observance in Herald exclusive

Cartoon showing a group of people in a city street holding up signs that read "human rights," "bodily autonomy," and "democracy."

January 27, 2026

Humanist Society Scotland in 2026: The Year Ahead

Humanist Society Scotland in 2026: The Year Ahead

January 5, 2026

Amended school worship bill remains flawed as committee rejects pupil opt-out

Amended school worship bill remains flawed as committee rejects pupil opt-out

November 27, 2025

MSPs voice support for pupil opt-out as Holyrood presses ahead with flawed Religious Observance Bill

MSPs voice support for pupil opt-out as Holyrood presses ahead with flawed Religious Observance Bill

November 25, 2025

Two-thirds of Scots support independent pupil opt-out for religious observance, new poll shows

Two-thirds of Scots support independent pupil opt-out for religious observance, new poll shows

October 28, 2025

‘Children are not stakeholders to be appeased’: Education Secretary criticised for bowing to church pressure over school worship bill

‘Children are not stakeholders to be appeased’: Education Secretary criticised for bowing to church pressure over school worship bill

September 30, 2025

Take action to end compulsory religious worship in schools! Contact your MSPs, donate to our campaign fundraiser

Take action to end compulsory religious worship in schools! Contact your MSPs, donate to our campaign fundraiser

September 30, 2025

Our CEO makes case for ending compulsory worship in schools to Holyrood committee

Our CEO makes case for ending compulsory worship in schools to Holyrood committee