1. RE and Collective Worship in Church Schools

2. Religious Education (VA)
Kent Agreed Syllabus – 70% Christianity
Governors are responsible for RE in consultation with the Headteacher
School Brochure should contain the right of parents to withdraw their children from RE

4. Foundation Governors form the majority
on the governing body
It is expected that all staff teach RE if
required
RE is inspected under Section 48 -
Statutory Inspection of Anglican and
Methodist Schools (SIAMS)

5. VC Schools (RE)
Taught according to the Locally Agreed Syllabus. However, we strongly encourage VC schools to use the Diocesan Schemes of Work which are based on the Kent Agreed Syllabus
The Headteacher is responsible for RE in consultation with the governing body
Foundation Governors are in the minority

6. School brochure should specify the right of parents to withdraw their child from RE
Staff may exercise their right to withdraw from teaching RE

7. Parents at a Controlled school may request
that their children receive RE in
accordance with the Trust Deed which will
usually include a clause indicating
that this should be conducted to reflect
the faith and practice of the
Church of England

8. Church schools should be flagships for the teaching of RE
Lighting the way!

9. VA and VC schools must provide a daily act of Christian worship
Collective Worship
VA and VC schools must provide a daily act of Christian worship

10. The school brochure should inform parents of their right to withdraw their children from collective worship.
The responsibility for worship lies with governors in consultation with the headteacher

11. Worship is inspected under Section 48
of the Education Act
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural
development of pupils is inspected under
Section 5 (Ofsted) and Section 48
(Statutory Inspection of Anglican and
Methodist Schools [SIAMS])

13. Religious Education

17. Collective Worship