Religion is one tree with many branches. As branches, you may say, religions are many, but as a tree, religion is only one. Mahatma Gandhi

The teaching and learning of RE provides the foundations for understanding the world through the areas of believing, thinking and living.

Our children learn about and explore different faiths and belief systems, respect the beliefs of others and display an awareness of what these faiths are built on.

They consider bigger questions, what they believe, and how this will allow them to make a difference.

Our children will be encouraged to be curious, independent learners, who use their knowledge to make responsible choices as citizens of the world.#

At Ropsley Church of England Primary School, we are committed to delivering a high-quality Religious Education (RE) curriculum that reflects the diverse beliefs, values, and traditions of our community and the wider world.

For the academic year 2025–2026, RE at our school is in a development year. This means we are actively reviewing and updating our long-term plan and curriculum documents in preparation for the full implementation of the new Locally Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education (2025–2030).

What does this mean?

• Our RE subject leader is working closely with local partners and other GRACE schools to ensure our curriculum is fully aligned with the new syllabus.
• Staff are receiving training and support to confidently deliver the updated curriculum.
• Pupils will continue to receive regular RE lessons that reflect the key themes and values of the new syllabus, while we refine our planning and resources.

We look forward to launching our fully updated RE curriculum in September 2026. In the meantime, we will continue to provide meaningful and inclusive RE experiences that promote respect, reflection, and understanding.

If you have any questions about RE at our school, please contact our RE Lead via the school office.

The right to withdraw
Parents have the legal right to withdraw their child from all or part of Religious Education (RE) lessons if they choose to do so. At Ropsley Church of England Primary School, we value the importance of RE in promoting understanding, respect, and diversity. However, we respect parents' wishes and ask that any requests for withdrawal are made in writing to the Headteacher. We encourage an open conversation to discuss the curriculum and explore any concerns, ensuring we can support families in making an informed decision.