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Religious education (RE) holds a unique place in the school curriculum. This section of the web site explores this situation, offers information about the historical, legal and educational context of RE and gives the practical help and support to ensure RE works well in your school.
In October 2005 the National Society published guidelines on Religious Education in church schools: Excellence and Distinctiveness (download). These are for dioceses to localise and adopt for their schools.
Agreed syllabus
RE is different from national curriculum subjects in that the syllabus is compiled and agreed locally, rather than nationally. If you are a maintained school that does not have provision for denominational religious education, you must follow the local agreed syllabus.
SACRE
The SACRE is the local body charged with the responsibility of supporting and advising on school worship and religious education. Since 1988, Local Education Authorities have been required to have such councils. So what does SACRE stand for?
Conference
Every SACRE must have an Agreed Syllabus Conference to compile and revise the local agreed syllabus.
Diocesan syllabus
Governors of voluntary aided Church of England schools must ensure that they provide religious education in accordance with the teachings of the Anglican Church. Many Diocesan education teams produce guidance to support this.
Governors' responsibilities
If you are a governor of a Church of England school, guidance is given here about your responsibility to ensure appropriate provision is made for RE.
RE Centres
RE is supported by a network of resource centres around the country. This section offers links to this invaluable network.
Withdrawal
Parents retain their right to withdraw their child/children from RE. This section gives the legal background and some practical implications for schools.
FAQ on the Churches' proposal for a national syllabus for RE
Allow RE to come of age Article: John G. writes about the potential for a national syllabus for religious education. (08/07/03)
The right of withdrawal from RE News item: Three principles received from HMCI concerning parents' right of withdrawal of their children from religious education in school. (23/07/03)
Church in Wales: New religious education syllabus for primary schools (19/09/03)
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