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Religious
Education
Religious Education must be
taught in all schools, even though there are no requirements set down
for it in the National Curriculum. This is to allow each Local Education
Authority to vary what is taught to reflect the needs of the people
in their area.
You can find out what your Local Education Authority expects its schools
to teach by asking to see its "Agreed Syllabus".
You are likely to find that although there is an emphasis on teaching
about Christianity, children are also taught about the other faiths
that are present in the United Kingdom, such as Judaism, Sikhism, Hinduism,
Islam and Buddhism. They will learn about important Christian festivals,
and compare them to those of other faiths; and about the Bible and the
holy books of the other religions.
Children are encouraged to respect the beliefs of others, and to understand
the values shared by all the major religions - honesty, caring, forgiveness
and justice.
If you do not want your child to take part in religious education, you
may request that she be withdrawn from the classes.
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