Religious Knowledge (RE)
As a Church of England faith school, we aim to fulfil the requirements of the National Curriculum and beyond by providing a broad, balanced and exciting RE curriculum which is inclusive to all children and enables children to respect and explore a diverse range of beliefs. We aim to engage pupils in enquiring into and exploring questions arising from the study of religion and belief, so as to promote their personal, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. We aim for children to develop their understanding and respect of the ways in which beliefs influence people in their behaviour, practices and outlook. A systematic approach to the development of RE skills means that children are given opportunities to express their ideas in a considered way. We are eager for all children to understand the context of RE as well as the religion that they are learning about and be inspired by a range of diverse beliefs. We anticipate that the children will be curious and engaged and to be inquisitive to follow a line of enquiry to reach answers, and to recall and present their learning in ever thoughtful ways.
Legal Requirements
As a Voluntary Aided School, at Long Sutton C of E Primary School our governing body determines our RE curriculum, which is in accordance with the school’s trust deed and is discussed with the diocese. The school teaches religious education according to the Somerset agreed syllabus, with additional teaching on
Section 48 of the 2005 Education Act requires the inspection of religious education in schools which have a religious character. This is the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS)
Manging the right to withdraw
Parents have a right by law to withdraw their children from the Religious Education curriculum. In this event, we will undertake responsibility for their supervision with regard to health and safety. Information on these arrangements are clear on our website. There will always be opportunity for parents to discuss the contents of the RE curriculum should they have concerns.