Intent
- To enable the children to develop their understanding for a range of different beliefs, religions and worldviews.
- To enable children to agree or disagree respectfully, recognising that different people have different beliefs, both religious and non-religious, and that these should be respected.
- To develop children’s knowledge of different places of worship, and where these are located in our community.
- To recognise that different religions have different stories and individuals that are of key importance.
- To help children become familiar with different religious celebrations and festivals throughout the year, and notice similarities and differences between these.
- To inspire and enthuse children about the vibrant multicultural and multi-faith community of which we are all part of.
- To develop our children as critical thinkers, empowering them to demonstrate courageous advocacy and develop their spirituality.
- To enable children to make connections between religions and develop their cultural understanding and respect.
Implementation
- We follow two schemes – Understanding Christianity and South Gloucestershire’s Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education.
- Attached below is a document showing the yearly overview. Understanding Christianity is highlighted in blue and Agreed Syllabus in yellow.
- This outlines the big questions that are explored each term for each year group.
- The children have weekly RE sessions and sometimes whole days focusing on topics.
- Educational visits will support the children's learning and they have an opportunity to different places of worship.