Religious Education
The aim of RE in Lincolnshire is:
To produce pupils who are religiously literate and able to hold balanced and informed conversations about religion and beliefs.
Good RE should:
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develop pupils’ knowledge and understanding of Christianity as well as other principal religions and world views
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focus on concepts as well as content, within the context of enquiry based learning
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explore authentic religious material, e.g. sacred texts
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reflect diversity in terms of the changing religious landscape of the UK (see
2011 census below) so that they are prepared for life in modern Britain
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engage and challenge pupils
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reflect pupils’ own experiences and provide a safe space for discussion
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present religious belief as a real, lived phenomenon, not something exotic or
belonging to the past
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take into account the increase in the number of people with non-religious
beliefs and identities
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provide opportunities for personal reflection and spiritual development
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help to prepare pupils for adult life, enabling them to develop respect and
sensitivity for others
Right of withdrawal
In law, parents/carers have the right to withdraw their child(ren) from collective acts of religious worship and/or RE lessons. Please click on the link below to read the Priory Trust's guidance for families.