Decision details

To formally adopt the new agreed RE syllabus for Surrey schools. This has been revised and approved by the Surrey Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE)

RESOLVED:

That the 2017 revised Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education in Surrey be adopted.

Reason for Decision:

There had been a number of significant changes in curriculum delivery, content and in guidance from the Department of Education since the existing syllabus was adopted, rendering it no longer fit for purpose. There had been a complete review of the content by qualified teachers and the Advisor to the SACRE and the revised syllabus could now be recommended for adoption by schools in September 2017. The action being proposed will have benefits for the residents of Surrey in as much as teachers will be able to begin a new academic year by teaching a more relevant RE curriculum that complies with national guidance, prepares young people well for examination courses in RE, and more accurately reflects the values and beliefs of citizens in this country.

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