Intent 

• Children are excited by and want to learn RE.

• Provide an interesting and varied curriculum that makes children curious about the world they live in and challenge any stereotypes.

• From EYFS to the end of Key Stage 2 children become well informed and be able to empathise and appreciate diversity in their local community, nation and wider world.

• Children understand their role in the world by developing critical thinking skills, reflecting on similarities and differences between religious beliefs and practices.

• Utilise opportunities to link RE to other subjects, particularly Personal, Social Health Education (PSHE), British Values and Spiritual, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural (SMSC).

• Offers opportunities for discussion and high-level questioning. This allows them to be open to other views and accepting of their own world perspectives and that others.

Implementation

• Our curriculum will encompass the SACRE South Gloucestershire Agreed Syllabus and our own unique curriculum progression to ensure all knowledge of RE are being taught across all year groups.

• Teaching will encompass learning and progression of skills in 3 key areas per year, Expressing, Believing and Living.

• Through our teaching, including the use of religious artefacts and visits, we will motivate our children to find out more about different religions.

• All religions and belief systems, including non-belief systems are taught with respect and sensitivity, valuing links which can be made between home and school and different faith communities in our area. 

• We will support all children as appropriate so that everyone can access the curriculum.

• All staff will use assessment for learning to ensure progress during lessons and across the themes of Believing, Expressing and Living.

Impact 

• Children will enjoy learning RE and be motivated to find out more about the world they live in.

• Evidence of work, in floor books, will show core knowledge, progress and cross curricular links.

• Children will be able to verbalise clear reflections of their own beliefs’ and an awareness of other beliefs and how they impact on their daily lives.

• A good understanding will result in British Values ‘Tolerance’ being promoted and displayed in the children’s work, thoughts and behaviours.

• High expectations.