We organise the Religious Education curriculum by following the Sacre syllabus of work to deliver our RE Curriculum whereby there is clear mapping of objectives through each stage of learning. In this way we ensure that ‘knowledge builds on knowledge’, helping children to know more and remember more.
In Foundation Stage, the children learn about religious festivals such as Diwali, Chinese New Year and celebrate Christian festivals throughout the year.
In Key Stage One, the children begin to develop an understanding of Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Hinduism. They are often involved in role-play activities, as well as visiting the church.
In Key Stage Two, the children build upon their prior learning as well as introducing Humanism and Sikhism. Here, we aim for the children to be making comparisons between the different religions and exploring spirituality.
To find out more about what your child is learning in RE, please see the whole school SACRE agreed syllabus below .
- view the exemplar units for Reception
- view the exemplar units for Year 1
- view the exemplar units for Year 2
- view the exemplar units for Year 3
- view the exemplar units for Year 4
- view the exemplar units for Year 5
- view the exemplar units for Year 6.
Balances:
- Christianity features in 20 of the 28 units
- Pupils will learn from Islam in 12 of the units
- Pupils will learn from Hinduism and Sikhism in 6 of the units
- Judaism and Buddhism feature more in the Key Stage Three programme of study but can be selected in some of these units as well.
- Many units address religions ‘two at a time’, for purposes of clarity and diversity, avoiding the confusion that can come from ‘6 religions in 6 lessons’ (this is never recommended)
