Religious Education

At Acre Hall Primary School we follow the agreed Trafford SACRE curriculum. We have chosen to teach R.E as a standalone subject, as it is very difficult to cover all aspects of R.E as part of our Creative Curriculum.

As children move through the school they are taught about what people of different faiths and agnostics and atheists believe. They are encouraged to ask questions about how we choose to live our lives, to think about right and wrong and how we care for others and the world we live in. They are encouraged to respect the beliefs of others, even if they do not share their beliefs.

We aim for our children to be well informed about the different religions in the world, to think deeply about the beliefs people hold and to make up their own minds about what they believe.

We aim to teach R.E through lots of practical lessons, discussion and art as much as possible.

The R.E subjects covered by each class each term are listed in the school’s long term plan. This may be subject to some changes to allow teachers to fit R.E into their Creative Curriculum or to teach Religious celebrations throughout the year.

Religious Education (RE) – Right to withdraw

At Acre Hall Primary School, Religious Education (RE) forms an important part of our broad and balanced curriculum. Through RE, pupils learn about a range of religions, worldviews, beliefs and values in a respectful and inclusive way.

In line with current legislation, parents and carers have the right to withdraw their child from all or part of Religious Education. This right applies to all maintained schools and academies and does not require parents to provide a reason for their request.

If you wish to withdraw your child from RE, either fully or partially, we kindly ask that you contact the school office in writing or arrange a meeting with the school Principal to discuss your request. This allows us to ensure that appropriate alternative arrangements can be made during RE lessons.

We encourage parents to speak with the school before making a decision so we can explain the RE curriculum and how it is taught in an inclusive, educational and non-confessional manner.

Please note:

• Withdrawal applies to RE lessons only (not collective worship, which is covered under separate guidance)
• Alternative supervised activities will be provided for pupils who are withdrawn
• Our RE curriculum promotes understanding, respect and awareness of different cultures and beliefs

If you would like further information about our RE curriculum, please visit the Curriculum section of our website or contact the school office.