2007-01-23 04:30:55 · 8 answers · asked by Sarah J 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You have the right to withdraw your child. Cite follows.
Parents have a right to withdraw their children from Religious Education (RE) and collective worship. If a parent asks for their child to be wholly or partly excused from attending any RE or collective worship at the school the school must comply unless the request is withdrawn.
A school remains responsible for the supervision of any child withdrawn from RE or collective worship, unless the child is lawfully receiving RE, or taking part in collective worship elsewhere.
Parents do not need to explain their reasons for seeking withdrawal. The Department recommends that to avoid misunderstanding, a head teacher may wish to clarify with any parent wanting to withdraw:
* the religious issues about which the parent would object their child being taught
* the practical implications of withdrawal
* the circumstances in which it would be reasonable to accommodate parents wishes
* if a parent will require any advanced notice of such issue in the future and if so, how much
2007-01-23 04:33:02 · answer #1 · answered by Oldbeard 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can and have been able to for years. But why would you want to do that? Religion is part of our lives whether you or I like it or not.
I am atheist I was taught religion at school and glad that I was, I also read many 'Holy books' not because I had to but because I wanted to ,I am still very interested in religion and have always been trying to work out why? Why are folk so gullible etc etc.Let your children find out for themselves, until such time when the whole deal is banned from the face of the earth..
2007-01-23 13:18:39 · answer #2 · answered by budding author 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just education about different religions, they don't brain wash you or anything, you should let your child learn as much as they can so they can make their own life choices when they are old enough. How very small minded. (If that is the reason you wish to withdraw them, if not sorry)
2007-01-23 12:39:33 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen J 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i know that you can opt your children out of any religious worship, but why would you want to opt them out of RE altogether? they are just learning about what different people believe - they are not being forced to believe anything themselves. plus ignorance and a lack of knowledge about other peoples religions and ways of life can raise all sorts of issues - just look at the big brother 'racism' row for an example!
2007-01-23 12:35:57 · answer #4 · answered by just trying to make a difference 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
when i was at school (i left 8 years ago) you had the option of not taking part in RE. we only studied RE up until year 10 when we choose which topic to study for gcse.
2007-01-23 12:41:05 · answer #5 · answered by gina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let them continue with the lessons. It will teach them some values. They will decide for themselves what they want to follow. Your atheism (I'm assuming you are atheist) or belief in a religion. Either way, their choice.
2007-01-27 11:19:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can with draw your child how ever you will need a good reason.
2007-01-26 12:40:04 · answer #7 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably can, but would it be the right thing to do? :-/
2007-01-23 12:50:39 · answer #8 · answered by Butterscotch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋