Our approach
RE makes a unique contribution to the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils and supports wider community cohesion. Our RE teaching is supported by assemblies and events to support the development of understanding and tolerance for other religions and beliefs, such as the Reception Nativity and community Eid event.
Through RE lessons children develop their knowledge and understanding of the religions and beliefs which form the UK’s rich heritage of culture and diversity. The school celebrates the importance of Christianity in this country and all Reception pupils take part in a Nativity production before the end of the autumn term and all pupils enjoy Easter activities.
The religions children are taught about are: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism.
Children explore many of the fundamentals of these religions such as understanding and visiting the different places of worship; important celebrations and festivals; exploring significant teachings and religious stories.
Year 1
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| What do we learn from creation stories? | What do festivals and holy days play in the life of faith? |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| What does it mean to be a member of the Jewish Community? | What do Christians believe about God? |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| What is Islam? | Why is prayer important for many people? |
Year 2
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| What is Buddhism? | What does it mean to be a Hindu? |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| What is Humanism? | What is the place of the Church in Christianity? |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| What does it mean to be Sikh? |
Year 3
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| How do sacred scriptures inform religious belief? | What can we learn about different symbols? |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| Why are festivals, celebrations and High Holy Days so important within Judaism? | What is the significance of Easter within Christianity |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| What does Sikhism teach us about selfless service? |
Year 4
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| Buddhism | Hinduism |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| Judaism | Inspirational / significant figures |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| Islam | What contribution can religion make to our society? |
Year 5
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| What does Buddhism teach us about the human experience? | What place do festivals, worship and celebrations have within Hinduism? |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| How is human identity and belonging shaped by faith and belief? | What is significant to Christians about Jesus’ life and teachings? |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| What does it mean to be a Muslim? | In what ways can art and design express different beliefs? |
Year 6
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Humanism • What can we learn from Humanism? |
Behaving • How can religion promote peace and justice in our society? |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Judaism • Why is the Torah so important within Judaism? |
Christianity • In what ways do Christians in different denominations worship? |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Islam • What happens in the Mosque? |
Sikhism • What happens in the Gurdwara? |