The
Non Statutory National Framework (NSNF)
RE
is defined as a "statutory subject non-statutory
programme of study" (QCDA
website)
The
NSNF [download]
states in its forward: "This non-statutory national
framework has been produced to support those with responsibility
for the provision and quality of religious education
in maintained schools. It lies at the heart of our policies
to raise standards in the learning and teaching of religious
education. It sets attainment targets for learning.
The framework therefore gives local education authorities,
Standing Advisory Councils on Religious Education, relevant
authorities with responsibility for schools with a religious
character, teachers, pupils, parents, employers and
their wider communities a clear and shared understanding
of the knowledge and skills that young people will gain
at school. It allows schools to meet the individual
learning needs of pupils and develop a distinctive character
and ethos, rooted in their local communities. It also
provides a framework within which all partners in education
can support young people on the road to further learning"
NSNF
for RE (2004) QCA p.3 |
The
Standing Advisory Committee for Religious Education
(SACRE)
Each
Local Authority in England and Wales must have a SACRE
which the responsibility to ensure that in all maintained
schools RE is provided. It must determine a Locally
Agreed Syllabus Conference (LASC) which must decide
on a Locally Agreed Syllabus for RE for all the maintained
schools in the Authority. This must cover provision
for all children from the ages of 4 to 19. This LAS
must be reviewed every 5 years.
Religious
Foundation schools in the Authority may choose
to use the LAS or another devised by their faith community.
Academies
may devise their own syllabus as long as it is in sympathy
with the NSNF |
