Intent:

At FHIS we use the agreed syllabus for RE in Northamptonshire. It plays an important part in preparing pupils for life in modern Britain and understanding of the different faiths and cultures that are all around us. 

Through open, informed and respectful discussions with peers and local religious representatives our children learn about the challenges overcome through perseverance and how faith can play an important part in this. Our pupils learn about the similarities and differences, shared values and mutual understanding between different religions. We nourish children’s natural desire to learn about their world and develop the confidence to question everything around them.  We promote attitudes of respect towards others and provide an understanding of moral code. 

Implementation: 

For the teaching of Religious Education, we follow the Northamptonshire Scheme of Work.  Alongside this, we also have planned opportunities to celebrate religious festivals through Smart Days, celebration assemblies and trips into the community to gain first-hand experiences.          

Religious Education and Collective Worship

A child can be withdrawn from all or part of RE or collective worship.

A parent/carer may wish to exercise the right to withdraw their child from all or part of RE. In this case, please inform the school office and a member of the Senior Leadership Team will contact you to:

• make sure that their request is based on a clear understanding of what RE involves
• make practical arrangements for the supervision of the pupil.

If parents/carers still want the pupil to be withdrawn, they can freely exercise this right. Parents/carers are not obliged to give reasons and the school is responsible for supervising the pupil.