The Religious Education curriculum is for all students and every pupil has a legal entitlement to receive religious education. It is an essential part of an inclusive and broad curriculum offer which allows students to develop not only specific knowledge about a range of religions but also the characteristics of what makes a well-rounded young person who is prepared for life in modern Britain and their responsibilities as a global citizen.

At Morley Newlands Academy we follow The Leeds Syllabus to support our RE planning and teaching, that ensures age-appropriate progression for all pupils.

Our RE curriculum intends to raise pupil’s awareness and understanding of faiths and religions that may lie outside their own belief system. Pupils acquire detailed knowledge of different concepts and ideas, that they remember long term. As they progress through school, pupils will be able to draw on prior knowledge to enable them to consider more complex ideas about religion. At Morley Newlands Academy, we encourage pupils to appreciate and celebrate diversity. Our aim is that pupils will become tolerant citizens who cherish the qualities and values that unite, rather than separate us. Teachers and leaders aim for pupils to have a strong understanding of the beliefs and practices of religions and other world views.

Right to Withdraw:

In the UK, parents have the right to withdraw their children from Religious Education on the grounds that they wish to make their own provision. This alternative will be the parents’ responsibility. Parents also have the right to withdraw their child from part of RE and can do so without giving any explanation.

We believe, however, that it would be useful for parents to notify the Principal in the first instance for a brief discussion in order to ensure that any requests to withdraw can be met promptly.