You will be aware of National Curriculum developments at KS3 and the Government's intention to roll out the 'Big Picture', affecting all curriculum subjects, beginning with Y7 in 2008 - 9. Within the Diocese it has been decided to take the opportunity to re-visit Guidelines for KS3 Religious Education. This work will be informed by the work of the national working party whose work should result in the writing of a National 3 - 14 Religious Education document to be published under the auspices of the Bishop's Conference. A Diocesan working party will meet for the first time in mid-July.