Religious Education enables children to explore the world’s major religions and to develop their own values and beliefs. It fosters an attitude of open enquiry and awareness of prejudice. It also aims to give children a positive self-image. The children are encouraged to have a loving and caring attitude towards others
and be tolerant of, and accept, different cultures. They are encouraged to form values such as respect, fairness and forgiveness. Parents from religions other than Christianity may request that their children be permitted to be absent from school in order to celebrate recognised religious events.