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Help for Schools

This section gives some great example of work from schools in the Diocese of York. We hope these examples will inspire your work on RE, Collective Worship, Spiritual Development and much more.

On this page you can download two important guidance documents which we hope will be helpful resources.

Guidelines for Religious Education

Section 1 - The Syllabus Framework (for VA schools)

Section 2 - Additional Support Material

Excellence & Distinctiveness - Guidance on RE in Church of England school

This Guidance on the teaching of Religious Education in Church of England schools is based on two key principles: firstly, that the RE in a church school should be of the highest standard, always striving for excellence; and secondly that it should reflect the school’s distinctive Christian character.

The careful use of this Guidance should ensure that the RE in church schools reflects their distinctive Anglican foundation.