
Right to Withdraw
Parents and carers have the statutory right to withdraw their child from all or part of Religious Education (RE). This entitlement applies to pupils in secondary education, and parents/carers do not need to provide a reason for requesting withdrawal. The school is committed to working in partnership with families, and therefore any parent or carer considering withdrawal will be invited to discuss the request with a senior member of staff. This conversation allows the school to clarify the nature and purpose of the RE curriculum and to ensure that parents or carers are fully informed before a final decision is made. However, the decision to withdraw ultimately rests with the parent or carer. Where a pupil is withdrawn from RE, the school will provide appropriate supervision. While pupils will be kept safe and engaged, the school is not required to provide alternative curriculum work during this time. The school respects and upholds the rights of parents and carers in accordance with current legislation.

