Religious Education
Religious Education Subject Leader:
Mrs Upex
Intent
Religious Education is a legal requirement and must be provided for all registered pupils in state-funded schools in England. It is necessary as part of a ‘broad and balanced’ curriculum.
“The principle aim of RE is to engage pupils in systematic enquiry into significant human questions which religion and worldviews address, so that they can develop the understanding and skills needed to appreciate and appraise varied responses to these questions, as well as develop responses of their own.“
North Yorkshire Agreed Syllabus for RE, 2019-2024
The North Yorkshire Agreed Syllabus for RE aims to ensure that all pupils
- Know about and understand a range of religions and world views
- Express ideas and insights about the nature, significance and impact of religions and world views
- Gain and deploy the skills needed to engage seriously with religions and world views.
Children will learn from Christianity in each key stage. In addition, children will learn from the principle religions in the UK (Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Judaism) and non-religious world views (such as Humanism)
Parents have a right to withdraw their children from religious education lessons. Please contact the school if you would like to discuss this.
