Curriculum and faith

It is important that schools are aware of cultural and religious sensitivities when delivering the National Curriculum. Members of some faiths may have concerns regarding delivery of the national curriculum but in fact the only subjects from which they may withdraw their children are:

religious education
collective worship
sex education.

However there are ways in which schools can support parents by being aware of concerns and using resources sensitively.

The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority’s information about inclusion may be of use to schools when considering positive ways of supporting inclusion thorough their curriculum offer:

For further reading and frequently asked questions on curriculum and faith see the attached files section.

Supporting the needs of Jehovah's Witness pupils

Jehovah’s Witnesses often withdraw their children from RE in school. Why?

Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that religious education is the responsibility of the child’s home and family.

They are aware that parents have an absolute right to withdraw their child from religious education (and collective worship), in whole or in part.

For further information on Jehovah's Witness support needs see the attached files section.

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Further Information

Community Participation Officer
Children and Young People's Service
Tel 020 8489 3884
Email faith@haringey.gov.uk

Attached Files

Filename	Filetype	Size
the curriculum and faith.pdf	PDF	206 KB
frequently asked questions on the curriculum and faith.pdf	PDF	242 KB
supporting the needs of jehovahs witness pupils.pdf	PDF	221 KB
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