RE
Religious Education is taught in all classes following the Durham Agreed Syllabus for R.E.
Whilst the work covers the major Christian festivals and beliefs it also includes an introduction to other world religions, thus allowing the children to develop a wider understanding of others, their beliefs and cultures.
Gainford C of E is a Church of England School and there is a strong Christian ethos. A Christian Act of Collective Worship is held each day. The school also has close links with The Parish Church (St. Mary’s) and special services are held there, for example at Harvest, Christmas and Easter.
Parents have the right to withdraw their child(ren) from the act of collective Worship. If this is the case the school will provide supervision (but not extra teaching) for the children concerned. However, we would expect that since parents have chosen a Church of England School, they would wish for their child to take part in collective worship. Any children withdrawn from Collective Worship will still be taught within the Christian ethos of the school.