Religious Education (R.E.)

At Danetree Primary School, we ensure that our children learn the critical skills to help them integrate well into a multicultural society, our Religious Education frame of study aims to teach them about the importance of tolerance and understanding. At Danetree, we introduce children to many different faiths, helping them to understand the principles of religious traditions and develop responses to those fundamental questions about the meaning of life.

Children at Danetree have a good understanding of a number of world faiths and are enthusiastic to develop this knowledge further. Children are curious and willing to discuss issues and ask questions to clarify their understanding and understand the views of others. Our children are respectful of each other’s differences and embrace the diversity within our school community.

Our success in developing children into spiritual, moral, social and cultural citizens is not as easy to quantify or measure as it is in other subjects but we feel that it is very evident when walking around our school and speaking to all members of the school community.

Religious Education (RE) is taught using the Surrey Agreed Syllabus 2023-2028 (documentation at the bottom of this page), with topics covering the range of main religions. Teaching emphasises learning about religions as well as learning from religions.

The children are given many opportunities to discuss big ideas and talk about their own experiences. We are very fortunate at Danetree to have children and staff from a wide range of cultures and this is valued and respected as we celebrate the similarities and differences. Lessons are interesting, lively and varied to engage all children and include drama, dance, art and design, cookery and poetry as means of expressing religious knowledge and personal impression.

Enrichment in R.E.

Throughout their time at Danetree Primary School, pupils participate in a number of special days and assemblies which enhance pupils' learning about different religions.

In the classroom, pupils are encouraged to share their own experiences of religious festivals and celebrations with their classes.

We would wish to remind parents of their right to withdraw their children from all or part of the religious education and collective worship provided. If you would like to discuss this, please make an appointment with the head of school.