Religious Education
At Ruishton Primary School, our vision for Faith and Belief is rooted in a worldviews approach, enabling pupils to think deeply about how individuals and communities understand the world and their lived experiences. Pupils explore how religious and non-religious worldviews shape identity, influence behaviour, and respond to questions about life, meaning, and purpose.
The curriculum integrates substantive knowledge (knowledge of traditions), disciplinary knowledge (how knowledge is formed through theology, philosophy and social sciences), and personal knowledge, allowing pupils to reflect on their own views. Learning is structured through four worldviews concepts: identity and belonging, meaning and purpose, power and authority, and values and morality.
Through this study, pupils develop cultural awareness and appreciation of the multicultural world. They learn to respect diversity without relying on stereotypes and to understand how beliefs and practices are shaped by historical, social, and cultural contexts. Pupils also make connections between local, national, and global events and the communities and identities they influence.
At Ruishton Primary School, we are supported by and collaborate with our local church community to learn from and share our learning with local community members, parents and carers.
Right to Withdraw from Religious Education (RE)
At Ruishton Church of England Primary School, Religious Education (RE) forms an important part of our broad and balanced curriculum and reflects the school's Christian vision and values. However, parents/carers have the legal right to withdraw their child, either wholly or partly, from RE lessons.
Parents wishing to exercise this right should contact the Headteacher in writing to discuss their request. The school will make suitable alternative arrangements for supervised activities during RE lessons, although alternative teaching will not normally be provided.
For further information about the RE curriculum or the right to withdraw, please contact via the school office.
Please note: Parents do not have the right to withdraw their child from other areas of the curriculum where religious themes may arise incidentally, such as English, history or collective discussions.