t Sires Hill Primary Academy we follow Oxfordshire SACRE (locally agreed syllabus) using Jigsaw RE.

Jigsaw RE is an enquiry based scheme of work, covering the principal world faiths and humanism in a progressive way from Nursery to Year 6.  In the early years, the learning is closely matched to Development Matters to contribute meaningfully to your child's holistic development.  Throughout all enquiries, the children's spiritual, moral, social and cultural education is carefully considered.

Each enquiry lasts for a half term and starts with a 'big' question such as: 'What is the best way for a Christian, Jew, Muslim, Hindu etc to show commitment to God?'.  When the children fully understand the concept they are considering they will then move on to investigating what the people following the studied religion or worldview believe about it.  

RE is for all pupils

• Every pupil has a legal entitlement to RE
• RE is a necessary part of a broad and balanced curriculum.
• RE is multifaith, and recognises the place of Christianity and the other principal religions in the UK.  Non-religious worldviews are included. 

Parent right of withdrawal from RE

This was first granted in 1944 when curricular RE was called 'religious instruction' and carried with it connotations of induction into the Christian faith.  RE is very different now - open, broad and exploring a range of religious and non-religious world views.  In the UK, parents still have a right to withdraw their child from RE on the grounds that they wish to provide their own RE.  This provision will be the parents' responsibility. If you wish to withdraw, please make an appointment to speak to the Vice Principal or Principal.