Religious Education
RE is a statutory subject of the school curriculum of maintained schools. The RE curriculum is locally determined by each Standing Advisory Council on RE (SACRE), which is responsible for producing its local Agreed Syllabus for RE. At Long Lawford, we believe that RE is an essential area of study which ensures that children are well prepared for life in a world where there are a multitude of viewpoints. We believe that every child has the right to enjoy their time at school through positive relationships and within a shared community. We want all children to be inspired to look at their own faith, share their traditions as well as explore their peers’ and children to be taught to understand and respect the beliefs of others.
Parents/carers have the right to withdraw their child from individual lessons or the whole of the RE syllabus. We encourage all parents/carers to speak with the school regarding any withdrawal from RE lessons.
How We Teach RE
Lessons and Learning Days are planned to give the children the opportunity to build upon prior knowledge and skills and to develop their learning and understanding of the ever changing world around them. Lessons are taught as a whole class to provide all children with experience of the high quality responses and thought processes of their peers.
All RE lessons and Learning Days are documented whether that be in writing, electronic form, mixed media or through photographs.
Children are able to explore religion through artefacts and mean making. This supports children’s vocabulary, understanding of religious objects and its meaning.
