At Dover Park Primary School, our Religious Education (R.E.) curriculum is designed to help pupils acquire and develop a deep knowledge and understanding of Christianity and the other principal religions represented in Great Britain. We aim to provide a curriculum that is inclusive, develops self-confidence, and recognises the uniqueness of every individual.

Religion and belief have become more visible in public life in recent years, making it important that all pupils should have an opportunity to engage in RE.   However, the parent of a pupil may request that they be excused from all or part of the religious education (RE) provided.

Parents who wish to withdraw their children from RE should be aware of its aims and what is covered in the RE curriculum and that they are given the opportunity to discuss this if they wish. It should be made clear whether the withdrawal is from the whole RE curriculum or specific parts of it. 

If you wish to withdraw your child from RE, or parts of RE, please contact Headteacher, Mr J Kirby.