RE teaching at Berrywood Primary School aims to foster attitudes such as curiosity, open-mindedness, tolerance, wonder, appreciation, respect and self-understanding through the Hampshire ‘Living Difference IV’ agreed syllabus
At Berrywood, we envisage that the RE curriculum will impact children in the following ways:
- Contribute to the Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development of all children;
- Help children gain greater understanding of religious beliefs, explore religions and the beliefs and practices associated with them;
- Develop the children’s ability to form, discuss, and reflect on their own beliefs and values using a broadening RE vocabulary in relation to a range of contemporary issues in an ever-changing society;
- Develop children’s world view whilst learning about the world view of others.
At Berrywood we are welcoming of people from all races, religions and cultures. We take notice of others’ voice, viewpoints and motivations. We are thoughtful about the person we are now, and how we may wish to be. We willingly make a positive contribution to our school and the wider community.
In accordance with the law, children are able to withdraw from RE lessons, at the request of their parents, as stated in the Education Act 1996 and the School Standards and Framework Act 1988. If parents wish to withdraw their children from these lessons, this should be discussed with the Head Teacher.