Conscience clause (education)

The conscience clause was an important term in education in England throughout much of 19th century. In this context, it referred to permitting parents of schoolchildren to withdraw them from Church of England worship services or other school activities that violated the parents' religious principles.

Further reading

• Hubbard, John Gellibrand; Trevor, George (1866). The Conscience Clause in 1866. London: Joseph Masters. 
• Oakley, John (1866). "The Conscience Clause": its history. London: William Ridgway. 
• Bickersteth, Edward (1867). The conscience clause: a letter to His Grace the Duke of Marlborough. London: Rivingtons.