Welcome to Religious Studies
Intent
Religious Studies is essential in the current climate of our school and in our country. Our students, who come from diverse backgrounds, will live, study and work in a multicultural society and therefore need to develop an understanding of religions in order to exist. At Overton Grange, our RS curriculum is designed in such a way to create opportunities for students to gain an understanding of the major world religions found in Britain, including non-religious beliefs. The RS department’s vision is to help pupils:
To be enquiring members of the school and wider community.
To be critical and philosophical thinkers.
To reflect on the religious beliefs and practices of others.
To have confidence in expressing their beliefs, whilst respecting those of others.
Curriculum
autumn term 2024 curriculum plan
Alternatively, you can view each year groups RE roadmap:
Extra Reading
Right to withdraw
Parents/carers have the right to withdraw their children from RE on the grounds that they wish to provide their own RE. This provision will be the parents’ responsibility. This right of withdrawal exists for all pupils in all types of school, including schools with and without a religious designation. Students aged 18 or over have the right to withdraw themselves from RE. Parents/carers also have the right to withdraw their child from part of RE, and can do so without giving any explanation.
If you wish to withdraw your child from RE, please email the Headteacher with your request in the first instance.
staff
Miss E Barraclough - Head of Department
Miss T Dean
Ms M Hesdon
Miss C Treagus