II.History and Development of British Education The influence of Church on schooling: -Historically,education was voluntary and many of the schools that existed were set up by churches; The influence of the Church on schooling is still strong:until very recently,religious education was the only subject which the state insisted all schools teach their pupils (other subjects were left up to schools to decide upon); -Daily prayers and singing hymns is still a regular part of school life; In keeping with changes to British society,however, Christianity is no longer the only religion officially recognised.II. History and Development of British Education • The influence of Church on schooling: -Historically, education was voluntary and many of the schools that existed were set up by churches; - The influence of the Church on schooling is still strong: until very recently, religious education was the only subject which the state insisted all schools teach their pupils (other subjects were left up to schools to decide upon); - Daily prayers and singing hymns is still a regular part of school life; - In keeping with changes to British society, however, Christianity is no longer the only religion officially recognised