Religious Education

Religious Education

Religious Education (RE) at our school aims to inspire curiosity and deepen children’s knowledge of different religious beliefs, enabling them to have informed and respectful conversations about topics such as faith, worship, prayer, creation, God, the meaning of life, and the role of religion in society and people’s lives.

Our approach ensures children learn about and learn from different religious beliefs in a way that avoids judgment or placing greater value on one faith over another.

Children explore religious ideas through:

• Inquiry and debate

• Asking questions and making connections

• Exploring religious artefacts

• Discussing sources of belief and examining religious texts
  This process helps children identify similarities between major world faiths, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism.

Children develop an in-depth understanding of Christianity through themes such as:

• God and Creation

• The Fall

• The People of God

• Incarnation

• The Gospel

• Salvation

• The Kingdom of God

Links are also made between Christian teachings and the beliefs of other faiths to foster a well-rounded perspective.

Big Questions in RE - Religious Education encourages children to reflect on questions such as:

• Is there something beyond this world that created the universe?

• What are the similarities between different faiths?

• Where do these beliefs come from?

• How do people of different faiths show their beliefs in everyday life?

Why RE Matters - Religious Education is vital for providing children with the knowledge and insight needed to:

• Challenge stereotypes

• Promote cohesion

• Tackle extremism

• Explore big questions such as the origins of life, the meaning of existence, and the possibility of something beyond our world

Our Curriculum:
Our RE curriculum is carefully designed, primarily following the Essex Agreed Syllabus. It is further enriched to meet the full RE entitlement outlined in the Church of England’s Statement of Entitlement, ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive learning experience for every child.