RE

At Rickley Park School we celebrate our diverse community and feel it is important that our teaching and learning of RE provokes challenging questions about the meaning and purpose of life. We will explore beliefs about God, issues of right and wrong, and what it means to be human through the themes of believing, behaving, and belonging.  We aim to develop our children’s knowledge and understanding of principal religions and traditions.  RE also contributes to our childrens’ personal development and wellbeing and we aim to promote mutual respect and tolerance in society.  

Parents can withdraw their child from some or all of religious education (RE) lessons in primary schools. This right is protected under the education act 1996 and applies to all maintained schools, academies, and free schools in England. Before making a decision, parents should consider the purpose of RE, which is to explore different religious and non religious world views , and to help children develop understanding, respect, and critical thinking skills. Parents should contact the school, submit a formal request, and agree on arrangements on how their child's time will be managed during RE lessons. Schools have a duty to supervise students who are withdrawn from RE, but they are not required to provide additional teaching.