Introduction
The main objective of R.E. is that pupils are encouraged to come to an understanding of their own beliefs and to make reasoned and informed judgements about religious, moral, social and citizen issues. The R.E. Syllabus reflects the fact that the religious traditions of Great Britain are mainly Christian so pupils will gain knowledge and understanding of Christianity. However, pupils will be taught about all religions in a way that respects and maintains the integrity of those faiths and their believers. There are two Attainment Targets for R.E. and these make clear the areas in which children should be achieving. The areas covered are: Learning about Religion (AT1) and Learning from Religion (AT2). Arrangements for the act of Collective Worship and for Religious Education are made by the school in accordance with the requirements of the 1944 Education Act and the Education Reform Act 1988. In this County school, Collective Worship and Religious Education are non-denominational in character. This school has regular afternoon assemblies. Parents may, if they wish, withdraw their children from these assemblies and R.E. Such requests should be made to the Headteacher in writing.