Intent
Our knowledge-rich curriculum will inspire students to become theologians and philosophers who can make critical and balanced judgements about questions of meaning and purpose through developing religious literacy in terms of vocabulary and conceptual understanding. Our teaching and learning will ensure students acquire an in-depth understanding of the core vocabulary and theological beliefs of the Abrahamic religions and understand how these beliefs influence religious believers in their daily practice. They will be taught how to explore faiths, secular views, respond to philosophical issues and make ethical decisions, providing them with the theological, philosophical and ethical knowledge to apply their learning to contemporary issues within modern society..
Impact
Our drop down days will ensure all students develop their ability to explain and analyse religious beliefs and thematic studies using an understanding of concepts, demonstrated in their responses to end of year tests, assessments, classroom-based tasks and independent learning tasks. Our drop down days will help create mature, inquisitive well-rounded individuals, who will make a positive contribution to society by demonstrating understanding and respect to those around them, whilst having empathy for their beliefs.
Parents right to withdraw
Primary
Parents do not have the right to withdraw their children from relationships education.
Parents have the right to withdraw their children from the non-statutory/non-science components of sex education within RSE.
Requests for withdrawal should be put in writing using the form found below and in of our RSE the relevant appendix of the RSE policy and addressed to the Assistant Headteacher.
Alternative work will be given to pupils who are withdrawn from sex education.
Secondary
Parents have the right to withdraw their children from the non-statutory/non-science components of sex education within RSE up to and until 3 terms before the child turns 16. After this point, if the child wishes to receive sex education rather than being withdrawn, the school will arrange this.
Requests for withdrawal should be put in writing using the form found below and in the relevant appendix of our RSE policy and addressed to the Deputy Headteacher.
A copy of withdrawal requests will be placed in the pupil’s educational record. The Deputy Headteacher will discuss the request with parents and take appropriate action.
Alternative work will be given to pupils who are withdrawn from sex education
Please see the policy on the revelant page of our website.
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