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If you, as a teacher, are not convinced by Christian claims - because you are an agnostic, atheist, Buddhist, Hindu, Humanist, Judaist, Muslim, or just doubtful - you can choose to withdraw from Collective Worship in your school. Pupils can also be withdrawn from Collective Worship and / or Religious Education classes. The parent or guardian must make the request for pupils under age 16. You don’t have to give any reason for the withdrawal. The following draft letter can be used for students and pupils.
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From
(name) ........................................................
(Address) ......................................................
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(Date)
To:- The Head Teacher,
(Name ..........................................................
and
address ........................................................
of
school ..........................................................
or
college) ........................................................
Dear Head Teacher,
I request that (name of pupil) ............................................... , who attends your school, be withdrawn from all acts of worship at the school.
* I also request that he / she* be withdrawn from Religious Education classes.
In place of these activities, I request that additional lessons and/or sporting activities be provided so that time at school is not wasted.
Yours truly,
Signed by student over age 18 or by parent or guardian.
* delete as necessary
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