No colour, no religion, no nationality should come between us- Mother Theresa
It is our intent for the Religious Education element of our school curriculum to engage, inspire, challenge and encourage pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to answer challenging questions, explore different religious beliefs, values and traditions and develop a more rigorous understanding of the numerous religious traditions, beliefs and practices that are followed in our multi-cultural society. We want them to know how religious education promotes discernment and enables pupils to combat prejudice, preparing them for adult life, employment and life-long learning.
Our Religious Education (RE) curriculum is designed to be inclusive, broad, and balanced, providing all pupils with the opportunity to explore a variety of religious and non-religious worldviews. We believe RE plays a vital role in developing spiritual, moral, social, and cultural (SMSC) awareness and prepares our children for life in a diverse society.
The Right to Withdraw In accordance with the Education Act 1996 and the School Standards and Framework Act 1998, parents and carers have the statutory right to withdraw their child from all or part of Religious Education and Collective Worship.
How to Withdraw: If you wish to exercise this right, we ask that you contact the Headteacher in writing via the school office to discuss your request.
Discussion: While parents and carers are not required to provide a reason for withdrawal, we often find it helpful to have a brief discussion to ensure you are fully aware of the educational objectives of our RE syllabus and to understand which specific parts of the curriculum you wish to withdraw from.
Supervision: During RE lessons from which a child has been withdrawn, the school will provide appropriate supervision. Pupils will usually remain on school premises and be directed to an alternative quiet study or supervised activity.
