[WillowTheWhisp]

History teaches us where we came from and how we arrived at the situation we are currently in. It helps us to understand who we are and how we relate to the rest of the world. I'm surprised at the lack of historical knowledge young people today have.

I'm not sure where I stand regarding R.E. If it's a generalised subject where children are taught about the various religious beliefs of different people then I think it's as valid as any other subject such as geography. I do have qualms when it comes to teaching one set of religious beliefs unless of course we're talking about a church school in which case you'd expect Catholicism to be taught in a Catholic school etc.