Junior infant teachers spending less time on religion

The ‘Children’s School Lives’ study, a landmark project following 4,000 children through primary school to capture a glimpse inside modern classrooms, has found teachers least enjoy teaching religion, drama and PE.

Junior infant teachers are spending less time teaching religion than recommended by the curriculum, a new report has found.

The ‘Children’s School Lives’ study, a landmark project following 4,000 children through primary school to capture a glimpse inside modern classrooms, has found teachers least enjoy teaching religion, drama and PE.