Under the 1944 Education Act Local Education Authorities (LEAs) were empowered by law to set up a Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE). In the 1988 Education Act the LEAs had a duty laid upon them to do so. Religious Education is not part of the National Curriculum, although it is required by law that it is taught in all schools. SACRE has a local responsibility to oversee religious education and collective worship in schools. | 
