Religious Education

We believe that RE is an important part of our curriculum because it…
- Encourages children to be curious about the world and others around them.
- Allows them to see their place in the world locally, nationally and globally.
- Provokes children with challenging questions about human life, beliefs, communities and ideas.
- Allows children to weigh up the value of wisdom from different communities, to disagree respectfully.
- Allows children to enquire into and exploring questions arising from the study of religion and belief and to promote their personal, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
- Allows children to develop their understanding of the ways in which beliefs influence people in their behaviour, practices and outlook.
- Enables learners to become aware of their own beliefs and values and to have a positive attitude to the search for meaning and purpose in life.
- Enables children to think logically and provide critical evaluation.
- Provides children with the opportunity to organise, problem solve, plan and research.
- Empowers children to see the world through a window and reflect back through a mirror of themselves.

Without RE, children would not be able to…
- Be curious about the beliefs of those around us.
- Have tolerance and understanding of those whose beliefs differ from our own.
- Enquire and ask questions respectfully about the beliefs and religious practices of those around is in our community, nationally and globally.
- Gain knowledge regarding the predominant religions in their community and local area.
- Explore religious diversity.
- Glean opportunities to visit and explore places of worships and study significant religious artefacts.