A wnaiff yr Ysgrifennydd Cabinet gynghori ynglŷn â disgwyliadau Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer yr isafswm o ran y ddarpariaeth crefydd, gwerthoedd a moeseg o fewn ysgolion, a'r elfen orfodol o'r Cwricwlwm i Gymru?
Religion, values and ethics (RVE) is compulsory for all learners aged 3–16 in Wales. Schools must provide regular, identifiable RVE either as a discrete subject or integrated with other learning using an objective, pluralistic and critical approach.
RVE is a mandatory element of Curriculum for Wales under the Curriculum and Assessment Act 2021. RVE must be taught in a way that is unbiased and includes a range of different views and beliefs. Those different views and beliefs should be both religious and non-religious. Pluralism requires the critical and objective study of a range of religious and non-religious views.
The Act requires that schools must design an RVE curriculum having regard to the locally agreed syllabus (the subjects or contents to be taught in a course of study).
In the case of a school which has a religious character it must still design an RVE curriculum that is pluralistic. However, many such schools will have a trust deed, or if not, will want to educate pupils as to the teachings of its denomination. In that case a school must provide additional RVE which fits with the trust deed or the beliefs of its denomination. A parent may request that their child be provided with this additional RVE.