RE at BCA
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND COLLECTIVE WORSHIP
In line with all of Victoria Academies Trust schools, we follow the Sandwell SACRE for Religious Education - https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/info/200295/schools_and_learning/4425/the_sandwell_agreed_syllabus_for_religious_education
This is our choice as an Academy as we feel that the syllabus effectively helps children learn about a multi-faith and multicultural world, and allows us effectively to collaborate with our family of schools when learning about different religions.
Our assemblies and R.E. lessons include stories and festivals from other faiths and reflect our multicultural society. In accordance with the Education Act 1944, Religious Education is a compulsory subject. Any parent has the right to ask for his/her child to be excused from R.E. or worship but we would ask the parent to examine the curriculum and discuss the full implications of withdrawal.