RE

Parental Right of Withdrawal from Religious Education

At our school, we recognise and respect the legal right of parents and carers to withdraw their child, either wholly or partly, from Religious Education (RE). This right is set out in legislation and reflects the importance of family beliefs, convictions and values.

We believe that high-quality RE plays an important role in pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Our RE curriculum is inclusive, educational rather than devotional, and aims to promote understanding and respect for people of all faiths and none. We strongly encourage parents to discuss any concerns with the RE Lead or Headteacher so that we can explain the content, purpose and approach of our RE provision.

Should a parent decide to exercise their right of withdrawal, they are asked to make the request in writing to the Headteacher. Appropriate arrangements will be made for the child during RE lessons, and the school will ensure that the child is supervised at all times. No child will be disadvantaged or treated differently as a result of being withdrawn.

As a school, we value open and respectful dialogue and are always happy to work in partnership with parents to support the best interests of every child.

Please see documents below for our RE curriculum