Religious Education inspires children to reflect on their own beliefs, values and experiences and gain a greater empathy for the beliefs of others. It gives children the knowledge to develop an understanding of how the beliefs and cultural practices of the principle religions around the world shape the lives of people in our local community, our country and other countries.

At Field House, we follow Derbyshire Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education 2025- 2030 which was drawn up by the Derbyshire Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education. It is in line with statutory expectations and came into effect from September 2025.  This Syllabus is attached below if you would like to read more.

We teach Religious Education as a discrete subject.  Christianity is the main religion taught in every year group, but other religions are studied alongside. We believe that high-quality lessons should incorporate experiences which help the children to develop their thoughts and understanding, through visitors from different cultures and visits to places of worship.

The right to withdraw from religious education and/or collective worship

Parents have the right to withdraw their children from religious education and/ or collective worship.  From age 16, pupils can choose for themselves to opt out of collective worship if they wish. However, they cannot opt out of receiving religious education without parental consent until they are 18.  Any requests must be put in writing to the Headteacher.