Following the recent comments by Mrs. Jan Ainsworth, the Church of England’s head of Education and others, reported here on the 4th June, that ID should be discussed in science lessons, there have been renewed calls for the Government to publish guidelines for schools. Their response on 21st June reiterates their position that ID is not part of the Science National Curriculum programmes of Study and should not be taught as science. The report continues:

“In this context, the Government would expect teachers to answer pupils’ questions about creationism, intelligent design and other religious beliefs within this scientific framework.”

Truth in Science confirms its position as an organisation promoting good science education in the UK. To this end, Truth in Science continues to get regular requests from science teachers and other educational officers for the Teachers’ Resource pack which has proved an excellent tool for the teaching of scientific controversy.

With changes to the National Curriculum currently underway, we believe that this material is both timely and appropriate to facilitate such teaching in the science classroom.