Intent

The principal aim of RE is to explore what people believe and what difference this makes to how they live. This is so that children can gain the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to handle questions raised by religion and belief, reflecting on their own ideas and ways of living. Our aim is to help our children to develop a reflective approach to life by showing an understanding and tolerance for the views of others in the world around them.

Parents’ Rights

Parents or guardians of any child at Pinchmill Primary School have the legal right to withdraw their child from RE. Where parents have concerns about their children taking part in RE, they are asked to discuss their concerns first with the Headteacher. She will be able to discuss the RE programme and teaching methods in greater detail and give parents access to the RE unit materials and resources used. A request to withdraw a child would need to be put in writing and alternative arrangements for supervision to be agreed. Further information can be gained from the DfE’s website

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/religious-education-guidance-in-english.