Religious Education

RSHE Curriculum Statement

At Carlinghow Academy we recognise that our children have limited exposure to other faiths, beliefs and cultures and feel that it is our responsibility to promote equality, acceptance and respect of others regardless of their beliefs or contrasting views.

We aim to create learners that are equipped for the future with skills such as independence, resilience, motivation, community cohesion and respect preparing them for the diverse Britain that we live in today. We challenge our children to become the best that they can be. High expectations, standards and values are promoted throughout the school and within all lessons.

Our R.E curriculum is delivered through the locally agreed Kirklees syllabus. The agreed syllabus is designed to ensure that every year group covers two world religions per year group ensuring that all religious including non-religious beliefs have been covered in depth by the end of Year 6.

In the Agreed Syllabus, the following religions have been selected for study:

• Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Hinduism, Buddhism

In order to promote a positive and inclusive school ethos that champions democratic values and human rights we support children:

• To be able to provoke challenging questions
• To explore their own beliefs
• To build their sense of identity and belonging
• To develop respect for others
• To consider their responsibilities

We further embed this knowledge and understanding through R.E days, assemblies, visits and visitors

As part of our commitment to providing a comprehensive and inclusive education, we include Religious Education in our curriculum. RE aims to promote understanding and respect for different beliefs and cultures, fostering a sense of community and mutual respect among our students.

However, we understand that parents and guardians may have personal reasons for preferring their child not to participate in these lessons. Under the Education Act 1996 and the School Standards and Framework Act 1998, you have the right to withdraw your child from all or part of the Religious Education curriculum.

If you wish to exercise this right, please inform the school in writing. You do not need to provide a reason for your request. We will ensure that your child is supervised during these periods, although we are not required to provide alternative teaching.

We encourage you to discuss any concerns or questions you may have with us. Our aim is to ensure that you are fully informed about the RE curriculum and its objectives. We believe that open communication between the school and parents is essential for the well-being and development of our students.