Teaching students to listen, ask questions, consider the viewpoints of others and express their views clearly.
All students from Key Stage 1 to year 9 receive a Religious Studies education. This follows the curriculum published by the Local SACRE board and as such is relevant for our local context. At Key stage 3, religious studies is taught as Ethics. At Keystone, nearly 70% of our students have a Speech, Language and Communication need. Teaching students to listen to other perspectives and express their own views clearly is fundamental to our intent.
Right to withdraw
Religious Education is compulsory in schools up to the age of 18.
Parents / carers can ask to withdraw their child from parts or all of the lessons. Requests to withdraw should be put in writing addressed to the Headteacher.
A copy of withdrawal requests will be placed on the pupils’ educational record. The Headteacher will discuss the request with the parents / carers and take appropriate action.
Alternative work will be given to pupils who are withdrawn from any aspect of the Religious Studies / Ethics curriculum.
