RE Curriculum
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Curriculum Intent
"Religious Education provides a safe space for our children to explore their own religious, spiritual and philosophical ways of living, believing and thinking. With a focus on Christianity, as well as a range of religions and worldviews, we nurture respectful attitudes in which children, of all faiths and none, develop a strong sense of belonging. Through varied and wide-ranging curriculum experiences, our children have the opportunity to take hold of the treasures of faith as we lay the foundations for their continuing spiritual journey."
"Religious Education provides a safe space for our children to explore their own religious, spiritual and philosophical ways of living, believing and thinking. With a focus on Christianity, as well as a range of religions and worldviews, we nurture respectful attitudes in which children, of all faiths and none, develop a strong sense of belonging. Through varied and wide-ranging curriculum experiences, our children have the opportunity to take hold of the treasures of faith as we lay the foundations for their continuing spiritual journey."
Curriculum Implementation
For further information about how we implement this intent, please see our RE Curriculum Map -
RE Curriculum Map
For further information about how we implement this intent, please see our RE Curriculum Map -
RE Curriculum Map
The Right to withdraw from Religious Education
As a Church of England, by usage, school we believe that children's spiritual growth and wider appreciation of the world around them is enhanced through active participation in, and learning from, being part of our collective worship and RE curriculum provision. As part of our broad and balanced RE offering, children develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of Christianity and the other principal religions in the UK, as well as non-religious worldviews, as part of a multi-faith approach.
Whilst we want all children to be encouraged to partake in RE and collective worship, parents have the right to withdraw their child from all, or part, of these sessions at any time. If this is your decision, we request that you put this in writing and submit it to the Headteacher.
The Right of Withdrawal from Religious Education:
Religion and belief have become more visible in public life in recent years, making it important that all pupils should have an opportunity to engage in RE and/or collective worship. However, the parent of a child may request that they be excused from all or part of the religious education (RE) being provided.
Before withdrawal from our RE curriculum offering or collective worship, we would ask that parents come in and speak to us, so that they are fully aware of its aims and what is covered in the RE curriculum so they can make a fully informed decision. Any request should make clear whether the withdrawal is from the whole of the RE curriculum/collective worship or specific parts of it. No reasons need be given.
Important - limitations to withdraw
Managing the Right of Withdrawal
If pupils are withdrawn from RE, schools have a duty to supervise them, though not to provide additional teaching or to incur any extra costs. Pupils will usually remain on school premises, where it is feasible and appropriate.
Where a request for withdrawal is made, the school must comply and excuse the pupil until the request is rescinded.
(Section 71(3), School Standards and Framework Act 1998).
Whilst we want all children to be encouraged to partake in RE and collective worship, parents have the right to withdraw their child from all, or part, of these sessions at any time. If this is your decision, we request that you put this in writing and submit it to the Headteacher.
The Right of Withdrawal from Religious Education:
Religion and belief have become more visible in public life in recent years, making it important that all pupils should have an opportunity to engage in RE and/or collective worship. However, the parent of a child may request that they be excused from all or part of the religious education (RE) being provided.
Before withdrawal from our RE curriculum offering or collective worship, we would ask that parents come in and speak to us, so that they are fully aware of its aims and what is covered in the RE curriculum so they can make a fully informed decision. Any request should make clear whether the withdrawal is from the whole of the RE curriculum/collective worship or specific parts of it. No reasons need be given.
Important - limitations to withdraw
- If pupils are withdrawn from RE, schools have a duty to supervise them, though not to provide additional teaching. A pupil may be required to work in another area of the school, such as the library or a break out area.
- Whilst parents or carers have a right to withdraw children from RE, they should note that children may also encounter religions and beliefs and wider aspects of faith in other areas of the curriculum from which there is no right of withdrawal (e.g. On occasion, spontaneous questions about religious matters are raised by pupils or issues related to religion arise in other curriculum subjects such as history or citizenship (PSHE) For example, schools help pupils to understand ideas about identity and diversity, feelings and emotions within both religious and non-religious contexts).
Managing the Right of Withdrawal
If pupils are withdrawn from RE, schools have a duty to supervise them, though not to provide additional teaching or to incur any extra costs. Pupils will usually remain on school premises, where it is feasible and appropriate.
Where a request for withdrawal is made, the school must comply and excuse the pupil until the request is rescinded.
(Section 71(3), School Standards and Framework Act 1998).