Religious Observance

We develop our work for schools in line with the purpose of Curriculum for Excellence; to help pupils develop and communicate their own beliefs as confident individuals, and to make informed choices as responsible citizens.

Religious Observance is defined as 'Community acts which aim to promote the spiritual development of all members of the school community and express and celebrate the shared values of the school community.' (Report of the Religious Observance Review Group, May 2004) 

We're constantly developing our support to schools in delivering Religious Observance (which enables spiritual development, acts of worship in the informal curriculum and chaplaincy), making sure that it complements Curriculum for Excellence.

SU Scotland has a history and reputation for quality schools engagement and is therefore in a unique position to serve schools and help pupils:

• learn from Christian beliefs as well as learning about them 
• see authentic faith in practical action
• acquire critical tools which will enable them to develop their own understanding of values and beliefs and those of others

At SU Scotland we are engaged in supporting 700 schools across Scotland, much of which is through helping deliver Religious Observance in assemblies or programmes related to Christian festivals in schools; during "Time for Reflection" when schools visit our residential centres; and through SU Groups in over 450 schools across Scotland.

Contact your local Regional Worker to find more or check out our resource area for RME and RO content from SU Scotland.