Religious Education (RE) is an inclusive part of the curriculum as it is relevant to all children and respects their own personal beliefs. RE lessons help children explore their own and others' faith, beliefs and values and promotes respect, understanding and empathy and helps them appreciate the rights of others which prepares them for life in the diverse modern world. It also plays a vital role in children's spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. 

Every child is legally entitled to RE lessons as part of a broad and balanced curriculum. Schools must provide RE lessons for all children unless they are withdrawn by their parents/ carers. The school follows the Hillingdon Religious Education Agreed Syllabus where children learn about a range of religions.   

Parents/ carers can choose to withdraw their child from some or all RE lessons. Parents/ carers also have the right to withdraw their child from any educational visit that is part of the RE curriculum. Parents/ carers can only withdraw their child from RE and not other curriculum areas. For example, children can not be withdrawn from a study of religious art in an art lesson. If parents/ carers wish to withdraw their child from receiving the RE curriculum, they should contact the Headteacher to discuss this further. Parents/ carers should also inform the school if they no longer wish to have their child withdrawn from RE lessons and visits.