| "The Education Act 1993 states that regulations shall provide that, so far as practicable, every pupil should receive religious education and attend religious worship; or will be withdrawn from attendance at such worship or form receiving such education, in accordance with the wishes of the pupil's parent." Circular 1/94, p43 |
In brief, the law requires us to be inclusive. Staff in special schools must provide Religious Education for all their pupils, where practicable; in Birmingham, therefore, this Religious Education does not have to be taught according to this locally agreed syllabus although staff are encouraged to do so and most will use the syllabus and its principles as a basis for their planning. |