Religious Education

Religious education is provided within the framework of the guidance of the LEA and is non-denominational.  Because the school has voluntary aided status, at Carlton, the Governors are required to consider making provisions for Church of England denominational teaching under the Trust Deed for any pupils whose parent/guardian require such an arrangement.  To the present day there have been no such requests and the governors hope that the existing good educational practice whereby all pupils learn together in normal teaching groups will be able to continue.

The LEA agreed syllabus adopted by the school reflects some of the ideas contained in the Diocese of York’s Guidelines for Religious Education in Aided Primary Schools. Whilst our religious ethos is Church of England we ensure that the children are taught religious awareness and respect.

Collective worship follows the teaching of the Church of England as appropriate bearing in mind the age, aptitude and ability of our pupils.  A broad approach is taken, in keeping with the inclusive character of the Anglican tradition and occasionally clergy from other denominations are invited to take part.