We have been offered a place in a C of E faith school. When applying to a non-faith school as first preference, we mentioned its progressive, inclusive, modern approach to teaching and to all faiths in the "social reasons" section of the application.
The school we have been offered is a very old-fashioned faith school, with crosses everywhere, mentions God all over its literature, and really celebrates Easter and Christmas, with trips to local church, and so on. The headmaster told us that R.E. is compulsory, taking precedence over subjects such as music, if there we timetabling conflicts.
Over Easter our son became really confused and a bit scared about the concept of Jesus, and his "resurrection", due to what he'd heard at nursery. We happily talk about these matters with him objectively, telling him what people of all faiths believe, and that what we, as agnostics believe, or otherwise.
We would rather he learns about religion in a neutral, objective fashion, rather than having it "shoved down his throat".
In general I don't think faith schools have a place in state-funded education, in this modern day and age. We would much prefer our children to be exposed to all cultures and faiths, and make their own minds up.
Is any of this grounds for an appeal?
This may sound like I'm taking a long shot at coming up with a reason for an appeal, but it is a genuine concern for us.
Regards,
C
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