FAQs
What do I do if I am unhappy about RE Teaching in my child’s school
You should speak to the Headteacher of the School
What do I do if I wish to make an official complaint about RE in my child’s school
You should go through Section 409 of the Education Act 1996 schools complaints procedure by contacting the Headteacher
What if I disagree with the Leicestershire Agreed Syllabus for RE
You should write to the Clerk to the SACRE under Section 409 of the Education Act 1996 schools complaints procedure (address on homepage)
How do I find out more about RE in my child’s school
You should speak to the Headteacher of the School
Can I withdraw my child from R.E. and Collective Worship
Yes – your request should be in writing to the Headteacher of the school and should make clear to them whether it is from all the subject or just part. The School has to make it clear what the educational objectives and the content of R.E. are so you can make an informed choice. Where you withdraw your child the school has a duty to supervise them – but not to provide additional teaching or incur cost. However, if the school is a voluntary aided School which is within the Diocese and not the Local Authority that may be problematical.
How can I improve the “spiritual dimension” of the curriculum for learners?
- When considering the curriculum and particular aspects of teaching and lessons, plan opportunities to improve the spiritual dimension for pupils:
- Take into account pupils’ beliefs, religious or otherwise, which inform their perspective on life and their interest in and respect for different people’s feelings and values.
- Help pupils to understand a sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them, including the intangible.
- Support pupils in their use of imagination and creativity in their learning.
- Help pupils to reflect on their experiences.
How can I prepare fully for an Ofsted inspection?
- Refer to the Ofsted website at www.osted.gov.uk - look at forms and guidance, schools, inspection documents. Also, in the search box, it is possible to refine a search.
- Consider the advice in the DCSF publication - Religious Education in English schools: Non-statutory guidance 2009 - available at www.teachernet.gov.uk/publications
- Ensure that the appropriate Statutory Agreed Syllabus is being followed.
- You may be the subject of a single subject inspection. Should this be the case ensure that you are in a position to make judgements, with evidence, regarding achievement, the quality of teaching and learning, the curriculum and leadership and management of the subject.
- Consider links across the curriculum, for example in English, music, drama or art. Is it possible to be flexible and creative in the way that RE is taught?
Can you suggest how schools, outside Leicestershire, have tried to deliver good quality RE?
Please view the attached document: Changing the way staff and students at Bankfield School perceived RE
Page Last Updated: 28 June 2012
