- Develops pupils knowledge and understanding of the world
- Lets pupils explore their sense of identity and belonging having a voice within their own community.
- Addresses the issues of right, wrong and personal responsibility reinforcing our golden thread of feeling happy and safe.
- Offers opportunities to stay healthy through personal reflection and spiritual development. There are many links between the RE and PSHE curriculum where children are encouraged to take time to reflect and show understanding towards the views and beliefs of others.
- Allows pupils to explore and appreciate the diverse community in which we live
- Encourages pupils to learn from different world views, values and traditions whilst preparing them for later life. In RE we continue to develop life long skills that will allow children to reach their potential.
- RE provides opportunities to visit different place of worship and learn about different faiths.
- Develops critical thinking skills by exploring and discussing religious beliefs enabling children to voice their thoughts and opinions in a nurturing and safe environment.
- Enables pupils to become thoughtful citizens both within their own community and the wider world.
The elements of knowledge and understanding, critical thinking and personal reflection run throughout the agreed syllabus.
| People, Culture and Communities | Building Relationships | |
| Nursey | 84.1 % | 84.1 % |
| Reception | 90.2% | 92.7% |
|
WTS |
EX |
GD |
|
|
Year 1 |
16.7 % |
66.7 % |
16.7 % |
|
Year 2 |
16.7 % |
73.3% |
10% |
|
Year 3 |
15.6% |
68.8% |
15.6% |
|
Year 4 |
17.2% |
63.8 % |
19 % |
"The participative and experiential nature of the curriculum means that it can be accessed at different levels by all children."
"There is an emphasis on linking concepts back to what children already know. For instance, in Year 2 where the curriculum covers the 10 commandments, this is linked back to the BLOSSOM code."
Pupil Voice - I have a voice
Gathering evidence by listening to what our pupils say helps us to continually improve our curriculum.
Year 1
“I’ve been to a church to talk to Jesus”
“Even though I’m not a Christian we do Christmas and Easter”
Year 2
“ We have been learning Judaism, they have a special meal and special bread.”
“ We have learnt a little bit about the bible, it had stories, the old testament and New Testament”
Year 3
"It's about God and different religions."
"When we were learning about Hindu worship we lit a candle and it smelt nice"
Year 4
“ In Islam they have to travel to Mecca and then they have to go around a huge black box 7 times a day - the video said that the Ka’ba is home to Allah ”
“ I liked it when we made mini cards and wrote something down for Eid ”