Our Approach to Religious Education

At Whitegate C/E Primary we believe that religious education develop pupils' knowledge and understanding of Christianity, other principal religions, other religious traditions and other world views. It offers opportunities for personal reflection and spiritual development.  Our philosophy is that children are free to make their own choices and decisions concerning religion and belief; RE studies do not try to persuade, but rather inform and develop the skills with which evaluation can take place.

At Whitegate C/E Primary our aim is that Religious Education will:

*provoke challenging questions about: the meaning and purpose of life, beliefs, the self, issues of right and wrong, and what it means to be human, thereby fostering personal reflection and spiritual development;

*encourage pupils to explore and express their own beliefs and responses in the light of what they learn, as they examine issues of religious belief and faith and how these impact on personal, institutional and social ethics; 

*enable pupils to build their sense of identity and belonging, which helps them flourish within their communities and as citizens in a diverse society;



*develop a sense of awe and wonder and mystery.


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Whitegate CE Primary School


Chair of Governors:
Mrs Teresa Finney

Head teacher:
Mrs Caroline Mackenzie

Clerk to Governors:
Mrs Susan Knight

Main Contact: Mrs Caroline Mackenzie Mrs Michelle Shephard (Bursar)

Tel: 01606 288080
admin@whitegate.cheshire.sch.uk head@whitegate.cheshire.sch.uk