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Dealing with requests to withdraw from religious education

You may have been approached by a parent or carer who does not want their child to take part in religious education lessons, and they ask you to withdraw them from this subject.

This can be a tricky issue to deal with, so NAHT has collaborated with the National Association of Teachers of Religious Education (NATRE) to produce some advice and guidance on how to deal with these requests.

In its 2018 primary school survey, NATRE found that almost 16% of the schools surveyed said they had some parents/carers asking to withdraw their child from religious education. While removing their children remains a right for parents, the law wasn't designed for the way some are using it.

This relatively short (nine-page) guide, produced by NATRE and NAHT, does the following: 

  • Clarifies the law
  • Offers suggestions for dealing with specific withdrawal scenarios
  • Provides tips for dealing with parental requests,
  • Looks at case studies of two schools
  • Includes a really helpful Q&A section 

In short, it includes everything you need to know to master this area of management and leadership activity effectively.

The Department for Education recognises and recommends this document.

First published 26 August 2020