Religious Education

Why study RE?

“Religious education has an important place in the curriculum of all schools. It provides a space for learning about people, about cultures and faiths and also relationships, tolerance, understanding and appreciation of others’ beliefs and values.” (The Pan-Berkshire Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education 2018-2023)

The study of religious education with children helps to develop the children knowledge and understanding of Christianity and in some cases, not just Christianity but also other religious cultures and other belief systems (Itulua-Abumere, 2013). The rationale for RE teaching RE is a vital and powerful way of teaching the children how to understand the evolving world around them. Religious education is vital when it comes to giving the children the knowledge and understanding to support them in their life journey where they will interact with people from different communities and cultures in a respectful way. Through our RE curriculum, we aim to develop the children socially, emotionally and culturally.

Intent

At Theale Church of England Primary School, we will ensure that all children attain the highest possible understanding of the world around them that will lead to a lifelong ability to respect and keep an open-mind regarding others’ beliefs and faiths. Our high quality RE education educates students about the importance of embracing others’ individuality.

Impact

Children will:

- Learn about other religions and their practices.

- Learn about celebrations of other religions and the reasons behind it.

- Be able to make links between their own lives and those of others in their community and wider community.

- Develop an understanding of other people’s cultures and ways of life.

Implementation

This will be achieved through high quality teaching with planning in line with Discovery RE and Understanding Christianity. By following Discovery RE and Understanding Christianity, Theale C of E Primary School ensures out children has a wide understanding of the different religions and world views. The curriculum is based on the following world religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism and Sikhism.

EYFS and Year 1

The children will look more closely at the practices and beliefs of Christianity and Hinduism. They will consider what makes a book or a person special and how people celebrates to show that they are special. The religions include Christianity, Hinduism and Islam.

Year 2/3

Children will further develop their understanding of Christianity, Sikhism and Hinduism. Children will begin to look at the different Gods and how they represented in the different religions. They will also start looking closer at the different traditions of the religions.

Year 4/5

The children will continue to learn about Christianity, Judaism and Sikhism. They will consider the roles of symbols, stories and the sacred texts of the religions. They will also look at the importance of worship for people today.

Year 6

The children will develop further by looking at Christianity, Islam, Sikhism and Buddhism. They look consider different perspectives on life and death. They will also look at beliefs related to showing commitment to God in the world today.

RE Policy

RE Curriculum Plan FS2/1 Knowledge Organiser - Autumn 1 FS2/1 Knowledge Organiser - Autumn 2

Yr 2/3 Knowledge Organiser - Autumn 1

Yr 2/3 Knowledge Organiser - Autumn 2

Yr 4/5 Knowledge Organiser - Autumn 1

Yr4/5 Knowledge Organiser - Autumn 2

Yr6 Knowledge Organiser - Autumn 1

Yr6 Knowledge Organiser - Autumn 2

FS2/1 Knowledge Organiser - Spring 1

FS2/1 Knowledge Organiser - Spring 2

Yr2/3 Knowledge Organiser - Spring 1

Yr2/3 Knowledge Organiser - Spring 2