the current state of RE in england , from the school i work at .. (no i do not teach RE )...
staffing level is 3 full time RE teachers .. they only teach RE .. this make the RE dept the same size as art , drama , music , design tech ( wood/metal work plus drawing cad and cam )
rooms cantain items / posters books covering all the worlds major religions ,
pupils are taught religion compartivly , and the info is both historic and current , it is a bit mechanical .. eg they learn the floorplans and usage of religious buildings ..
all pupils do the course 11 to 15/16 years of age , many do the exam at 15 thus finish early ... its a very much learn the facts course ..
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