INTENT:

Our Religious Education promotes spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. It is a study and exploration of religion and beliefs that have shaped and continue to shape our world. It encourages pupils to express and articulate clearly and coherently their personal beliefs, ideas, values and experiences whilst respecting the beliefs and views of others.  

IMPLEMENTATION:

Our Religious Education provokes challenging questions about meaning and purpose in life, the influence of beliefs and what it means to be human. Our pupils learn to discover, explore and consider different answers to these questions through knowledge and understanding of key concepts and ideas, including a range of beliefs and practices, enabling them to develop their own ideas, values and identities. 

IMPACT:

Our Religious Education includes the study of the Bible and other sacred texts, stories, artefacts, lived experiences, art and music. It is an exploration of the influence of religions and beliefs on individuals, cultures and communities. This is achieved by expressing knowledge and understanding using creativity, dialogue and reflection to explore and understand feelings, values and the wider world. We support pupils in developing their own sense of identity and belonging, enabling them to flourish as engaged, respectful citizens in a diverse world.  

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Religious Education:

• In our school, Religious Education is a part of a broad and balanced curriculum. All pupils receive RE in accordance with the Surrey Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education (2017-2022). This can be viewed here.
• Within our website, you will find details about the RE that is taught in each year group.
• We expect all pupils to experience the full breadth of our curriculum, but should parents or carers wish to exercise the right of withdrawal for all or part of RE, they should consult the headteacher.
   

Collective Worship:

• Collective worship (often known as an assembly) is part of pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
• Assemblies are an important part of our school community life, so we hope that all pupils participate. Any parents or carers wishing to exercise their right to withdraw their child(ren) from all or part of collective worship should consult the headteacher.