About RE
In line with the
Education Act of 1996 RE is provided for all of the pupils at
The Link
although parents have the right to withdraw their child from the
lessons.
The RE curriculum
reflects the fact that the religious traditions in the UK are in
the main Christian, whilst taking account of the other principle
religions represented in the UK.
RE at The Link is
closely connected to the School’s overall aim of valuing the
individual pupil and encouraging a sense of self respect and
respect for others. Throughout key Stage 3 and 4 pupils are
helped to acquire knowledge and understanding of the origins,
teachings and practices of Christianity and other world
religions. It helps them to appreciate the importance of
religious and spiritual ideas in people’s search for meaning and
purpose as well as reflect upon their own beliefs and values.
The school
encourages visits to local places of worship such as St Mary's
in Beddington and and welcomes
visiting faith leaders at Assembly. RE is supported by School
Assembly themes and has links with PSHCE, Citizenship, Drama,
Art and Humanities and the Every Child Matters
agenda.
At Key Stage 4, besides the weekly class in RE,
pupils can also study Religious ‘Beliefs and Values’ within
ASDAN.
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