‘Eid is just Christmas for Muslims’
I call it ‘RE Lite’ - a skimming of the surface of religions, in order to squeeze in as much basic knowledge as possible, with no threat of going deeper, understanding more, or using any critical faculties at all. And it is when you dig deeper that this surface-level analysis betrays itself not only as poor education, but actually very disrespectful of the traditions concerned.
A Difficult Read for RE and Philosophy Parents
It’s no exaggeration to say religious education is now the ‘Cinderella’ subject in many schools, and if Prince(ss) Charming doesn’t come along soon, schools' ability to teach high quality, deep and meaningful, religious education and philosophy might be lost.
How Parents Can Help Their Teen Succeed in A-Level Religious Studies
Your child will be expected to come to that very first class not only ready to learn, but - if they want an A or A* - with a good background knowledge and the beginnings of a skill set that will help them make the most of every minute of class time they get. Thankfully, there is a lot you can do as a parent and carer to prepare kids for the challenge ahead.