Religious Education (RE) at Kingsley Primary School is taught in agreement with the Hartlepool Agreed Syllabus 2020, which is reviewed by the Local Authority every five years.  

At Kingsley, we provide a broad and balanced curriculum which encompasses spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. It plays a positive role in celebrating and understanding cultural and religious diversity across the world.  

The Agreed Syllabus must:  

• Reflect the fact that the religious traditions in Great Britain are in the main Christian, while taking account of the teachings and practices of the other principal religions represented in Great Britain.  
• Be non- denominational and must not be designed to convert pupils or to urge a particular religion or religious belief on pupils.  

Right to Withdraw Pupils

The 1998 Education Act confirms the right of withdrawal for both parents and teachers Parents have the right to withdraw their children from all or part of RE lessons without stating the reasons for seeking withdrawal. Children who are withdrawn will complete different set work. Parents must arrange a meeting with the headteacher if they wish to withdraw their child. This will be reviewed on an annual basis.