{"id":237,"date":"2018-09-16T19:46:59","date_gmt":"2018-09-16T19:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bristolsacre.org.uk\/site\/?page_id=237"},"modified":"2018-11-05T13:36:23","modified_gmt":"2018-11-05T13:36:23","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bristolsacre.org.uk\/site\/collective-worship-2\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our school is an\nacademy. Do we need to offer Collective Worship?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. All schools and academies are legally required to provide a daily act of Collective Worship \u2018wholly or mainly of a broadly Christian character.\u2019 Schools and academies with sixth forms should provide this for all students up to 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do we have to provide an assembly every day?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not necessarily. The daily act of Collective Worship could take place in any place or any time in the school day &#8211; for example, as part of circle time in primary schools or within tutorial times with secondary-age students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does \u2018wholly or\nmainly of a broadly Christian character\u2019 mean?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u2018mainly Christian character\u2019 suggests that the message and\/or values shared within the act of worship are, broadly speaking, Christian. This reflects the Christian heritage of the UK, and the fact that the majority of religiously-affiliated people in the UK identify as Christian.\u00a0This said, worship should be inclusive, acknowledging and respecting the diversity of beliefs which our children share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What do I do if I feel\nthat Christian worship is not appropriate for my students, who are largely from\na non-Christian faith background?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is possible for your school to apply for a determination. You would still provide a daily act of worship, but not necessarily of a mainly Christian character. If you would like more advice on what this means, please speak to <a href=\"https:\/\/bristolsacre.org.uk\/site\/resources-2\/meet-your-re-advisor\/\" target=\"_blank\">our SACRE adviser<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is there a right to withdraw\nfrom Collective Worship?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. As with RE, parents retain the right to withdraw their children\nfrom Collective Worship. Students over the age of 16 may withdraw themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a complete explanation of the legal requirements surrounding Collective Worship, please refer to Bristol SACRE&#8217;s <strong>Guidance on Collective Worship: Time to Breathe.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bristolsacre.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Bristol-SACRE-Collective-Worship-Guidance-Time-to-Breathe-2018-draft.doc\">Bristol SACRE Collective Worship  Guidance Time to Breathe 2018 draft<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bristolsacre.org.uk\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Bristol-SACRE-Collective-Worship-Guidance-Time-to-Breathe-2018-draft.doc\" class=\"wp-block-file__button\" download=\"Bristol SACRE Collective Worship  Guidance Time to Breathe 2018 draft\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our school is an academy. Do we need to offer Collective Worship? Yes. 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