Our Beliefs

Religious Education (RE) is a key player in engendering knowledge and understanding of the world, which can lead to tolerance and respect for others and their beliefs. It does not, however, teach children to passively accept, but rather encourages evaluation and critical thinking, equipping them to consider the belief positions they encounter. RE contributes significantly to the British Values agenda and towards Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development.

Our RE curriculum

At Studley Green Primary School we follow an R.E scheme called Discovery R.E which follows the guidance and themes as set out in the Wiltshire Agreed Syllabus for R.E. Each year there are three units based upon Christianity and three from another religion. The major Christian festivals of Christmas and Easter are covered by every year group, with different aspects concentrated upon, to ensure that children build upon their knowledge and understanding and do not repeat the same content each year. The other religions covered are Islam, Judaism and Sikhism and these are spread across a two-year cycle.

Parents’ Right of Withdrawal

Under Section 71 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998, parents can request that their child be wholly or partly withdrawn from:

• Religious Education (RE) lessons
• Acts of Collective Worship

You do not need to give a reason, but we recommend discussing any concerns with the Headteacher first.

Important to note:

• If withdrawn from RE, pupils will be supervised but not given alternative lessons.
• Pupils may still encounter religion or beliefs in other subjects (e.g., History, PSHE) where withdrawal is not permitted.
• Questions about religion may arise naturally in class discussions.

How to request withdrawal:

• Submit a written request to the Headteacher.
• Pupils will usually remain on school premises.
• The school must comply until the request is withdrawn.