Subject area: RE
At Woodland Primary we believe Religion and World Views provides diverse knowledge about a range of religions and differing world views within society that our children all experience. Our aim is to provide our pupils with a varied and knowledge rich curriculum to help prepare our pupils for adult life. We believe therefore that it is essential that our children have access to a knowledge rich and engaging Religion and World Views curriculum.
At Woodland we follow the locally agreed syllabus for RE. We use Religious Education to provoke challenging questions about the ultimate meaning and purpose of life, beliefs about God, issues of right and wrong and what it means to be human. It develops pupils’ knowledge and understanding of Christianity and other religions and traditions around the world.
Religious Education encourages pupils to learn from different religions. It also helps pupils to develop their sense of identity and belonging and enables them to flourish individually and within a community. It helps to prepare our children for adult life by developing respect for and sensitivity to others and acceptance of other faiths.
Your Right to Withdraw
As a parent or carer, you have the legal right to withdraw your child from all or part of RE classes. This right applies to all pupils in all types of schools. You can exercise this right without providing any explanation
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Personal Development: Pupils are encouraged to be independent from an early age and take care in presenting their work. They enjoy participating in various clubs and activities, including sporting competitions and educational visits.
Safeguarding: The school has effective safeguarding measures in place. Staff are well-informed and confident in identifying and addressing potential risks to pupils. Pupils are knowledgeable about staying safe, particularly online.
Quality of Education: Pupils receive strong support in learning to read quickly and achieving well. The curriculum is well-planned and effective, particularly in the early years and mathematics. Teachers and teaching assistants are well-trained and provide clear explanations and encouragement.
Positive Environment: The school’s environment fosters respect and support among pupils and staff. Pupils are encouraged to develop good manners and social skills, contributing to a positive school culture.
Leadership and Ambition: School leaders are noted for their ambition and effective work in improving the school. Their efforts have resulted in a good quality of education for the pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exhibit respectful relationships with adults and move around the school sensibly. They are confident in seeking help from staff if needed, and bullying is rare. Pupils listen attentively to teachers and engage in class discussions.
Support for SEND: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are quickly identified and well-supported, achieving good outcomes as a result.
Overall Effectiveness: The school was rated ‘Good’ in all categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.