RE explores the big questions about life, to find out what people believe, how they express that belief and what difference this makes to how they live, so that pupils can make sense of religion, reflecting on their own ideas and ways of living.

We aim for our children to:

1. Know about and understand a range of religions and worldviews 

• describe, explain and analyse beliefs and practices
• recognise the diversity which exists
• investigate and respond to questions posed, and responses offered by some of the sources of wisdom found in religions

2. Express ideas and insights about the nature, significance and impact of religions and worldviews 

• explain reasonably their ideas about how beliefs and practices influence individuals and communities
• express their personal reflections to questions and teachings about identity, diversity, meaning and value, including ethical issues

3. Gain and deploy the skills needed to engage seriously with religions and worldviews 

• enquire into what enables different individuals and communities to live together respectfully for the wellbeing of all 
• articulate beliefs, values and commitments clearly in order to explain why they may be important in their own and other people’s lives.

 

The key concepts we look at:

• Transcendence
• Belief
• Worship
• Tradition
• Meaning
• Belonging

 

The skills we look to improve:

• We ask questions
• We analyse and use sources
• We make connections
• We reflect 
• We express our own ideas and opinions
• We understand, respect and accept

The knowledge we will learn:

In Key Stage 1 children are taught about:

 

• A range of different religions or world views and their:
  • Celebrations, Worship, Religious symbols, Stories, Expressions of faith, Impact on everyday living, Connections
• Express ideas and insights into the significance and impact of religion and world views
  • Explain the significance to communities
  • Understand the commitment
  • Appreciate the values and respect within a community
• Gain the skills needed to engage seriously with religions and world views
  • Discuss and present their views on challenging questions
  • Understand how to live together whilst respecting and valuing diversity

 

In Key Stage 2 children are taught about:

 

• A range of different religions or world views and their:
• Celebrations, Worship, Rituals, Stories, Practices, Expressions
• Respond thoughtfully to a range of sources of wisdom, teachings and beliefs
• Explore a range of beliefs, symbols and actions and how they are used to express meaning
• Express ideas about the nature, significance and impact of religions and world views Ideas and insights, significance and impact of religion and world views
• Explain the significance to communities
• Understand the commitment required
• Appreciate the values and respect within a community
• Gain the skills needed to engage seriously with religions and world views
• Discuss and present their views on challenging questions thoughtfully in different forms eg music, art or poetry 
• Express ideas how a diverse community can live together and improve wellbeing for all
• Respond thoughtfully to ideas about community and respect
• Discuss their own ideas about ethical questions – right, wrong, just and fair