What is REW
At Elloughton Primary School, REW helps children explore the big questions of life – such as 'Who am I?' and 'What do I believe?'
It includes learning about the world’s major religions as well as non-religious beliefs such as humanism. Children are encouraged to understand how different people make sense of the world, develop values, and live their lives.
Through REW, pupils:
Our aim is to prepare children to live thoughtfully and respectfully in a diverse world, appreciating both similarities and differences in the ways people find meaning in life.
REW and the Curriculum
All children have a legal right to Religious Education and Worldviews (REW) as part of a broad and balanced curriculum. This applies to every registered pupil, unless parents choose to withdraw their child. Although the requirement does not cover children below school age, many nurseries also include simple RE activities as good practice. Alongside the National Curriculum and Relationships and Sex Education, RE forms part of the “basic curriculum” for all pupils.
Unlike most subjects, REW does not have a national curriculum. Instead, it is locally determined through a syllabus agreed by the local Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE), in line with the Education Act 1996. This ensures that teaching reflects the fact that religious traditions in Great Britain are mainly Christian, while also taking account of the other principal religions represented here. Current government guidance makes clear that pupils should study the six principal religions in the UK as well as a range of non-religious worldviews, such as humanism..
Right to Withdraw
REW content is open, broad, and encourages exploration of a wide range of religious and non-religious worldviews. However, parents in all types of school still have the right to withdraw their children from all or part of REW, if they wish to provide their own religious education. Parents do not need to give a reason for this decision, though any alternative provision is their own responsibility.
For more information please see our curriculum guide for parents:
At Elloughton Primary School, REW helps children explore the big questions of life – such as 'Who am I?' and 'What do I believe?'
It includes learning about the world’s major religions as well as non-religious beliefs such as humanism. Children are encouraged to understand how different people make sense of the world, develop values, and live their lives.
Through REW, pupils:
- gain knowledge of a wide range of beliefs and worldviews;
- learn to respect and celebrate diversity;
- develop critical thinking skills by asking questions and reflecting on their own ideas;
- build empathy, tolerance and self-awareness.
Our aim is to prepare children to live thoughtfully and respectfully in a diverse world, appreciating both similarities and differences in the ways people find meaning in life.
REW and the Curriculum
All children have a legal right to Religious Education and Worldviews (REW) as part of a broad and balanced curriculum. This applies to every registered pupil, unless parents choose to withdraw their child. Although the requirement does not cover children below school age, many nurseries also include simple RE activities as good practice. Alongside the National Curriculum and Relationships and Sex Education, RE forms part of the “basic curriculum” for all pupils.
Unlike most subjects, REW does not have a national curriculum. Instead, it is locally determined through a syllabus agreed by the local Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE), in line with the Education Act 1996. This ensures that teaching reflects the fact that religious traditions in Great Britain are mainly Christian, while also taking account of the other principal religions represented here. Current government guidance makes clear that pupils should study the six principal religions in the UK as well as a range of non-religious worldviews, such as humanism..
Right to Withdraw
REW content is open, broad, and encourages exploration of a wide range of religious and non-religious worldviews. However, parents in all types of school still have the right to withdraw their children from all or part of REW, if they wish to provide their own religious education. Parents do not need to give a reason for this decision, though any alternative provision is their own responsibility.
For more information please see our curriculum guide for parents:
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