We aim for our pupils to be religiously literate and able to hold balanced and informed conversations about religion and belief.

We follow Kapow for Religious Education. Religious Education (RE) is taught to all children, except those who are opted out by their parents.

During their time in school, pupils will:

Know about and understand a range of religions and worldviews, so that they can:

•describe, explain and analyse beliefs and practices, recognising the diversity which exists within and between communities and amongst individuals; • identify, investigate and respond to questions posed, and responses offered by some of the sources of wisdom found in religions and worldviews; • appreciate and appraise the nature, significance and impact of different ways of life and ways of expressing meaning.

Express ideas and insights about the nature, significance and impact of religions and worldviews, so that they can:

• explain reasonably their ideas about how beliefs, practices and forms of expression influence individuals and communities; • express with increasing discernment their personal reflections and critical responses to questions and teachings about identity, diversity, meaning and value, including ethical issues; • appreciate and appraise varied dimensions of religion or a worldview.

Gain and deploy the skills needed to engage seriously with religions and worldviews, so that they can:

• find out about and investigate key concepts and questions of belonging, meaning, purpose and truth, responding creatively; • enquire into what enables different individuals and communities to live together respectfully for the wellbeing of all; • articulate beliefs, values and commitments clearly in order to explain why they may be important in their own and other people’s lives.

Religious Education DfE Guidance

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/religious-education-guidance-in-english-schools-non-statutory-guidance-2010

Parental Right to Withdraw from Religious Education (RE)

We respect the rights of parents and carers regarding their child’s education. Under current legislation, parents and carers have the right to withdraw their child from all or part of Religious Education (RE) lessons. This includes activities related to Religious Education that do not form part of the statutory National Curriculum.

If you wish to exercise this right, we ask that you inform the school in writing, detailing whether you are withdrawing your child from all or specific parts of the RE curriculum. We are happy to discuss any concerns you may have and provide further information to help you make an informed decision.