RE
Intent
(Why we teach RE)
- A secure level of religious understanding and knowledge.
- Understanding the meaning and purpose of life, beliefs about God, issues of right and wrong and their own identitiy.
- The ability to ask significan and reflective questions about religion and demonstrare a secure understanding of issues related to the nature, truth and value of religion.
- A strong understanding of how the diversity of beliefs, values, practices and ways of life within religion cohere together.
- Growing independence; the ability to think for themselves (critically) and take the initiative in, for example, asking questions, carrying out investigations, evaluatiing ideas and working constructively with others.
- The ability to link the study of religion, ethics and belief to personal reflections on meaning and purpose.
- A secure knowledge and understanding across a wide range of religions and beliefs.
- Provide opportunities for social, moral, spiritual and cultural development.
Curriculum / Progress Map
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
| EYFS | Development Matters Statements:
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| Year 1 | 1B: How do we say thank you for the earth-cycles of the year: ceation, harvest, giving thanks. | 1C: Who is a Christian and why is Jesus important? (Part 1- include Jesus) | 1D: Beginning to learn from Sikhism (part 1) | 1C: Who is a Christian and why is Jesus important? (part 2-include Easter) | 1D: Beginning to learn from Sikhism (part 2) | 1A: How do people celebrate? baby, wedding, birthday? |
| Year 2 | 2C: Beginning to learn from Islam (part 1) | 2A: A world of festivals: Who celebrates what and why? | 2C: Beginning to learn from Islam (part 2) | 2B: What does Easter mean to Christians? | 2B: What does Easter mean to Christians? | 2D: Questions that puzzle us.(start before half term) |
| Year 3 | 3D: Jesus: why do some people think he is inspirational? | 3B: Why are holy books important? | 4B: Muslim ways of living: keeping 5 pillars (part 1) | 3D: Jesus: why do some people think he is inspirational? (part 2) | 3A: Holy buildings and Sacred space: visiting places of worship. | 3C: Why do people make pilgrimages? |
| Year 4 | 4B: Muslim ways of living: Keeping 5 pillars (part 2) | 4A: What is it like to be a Hindu? (part 1) | 4A: What is it like to be a Hindu? (part 2) | 4D: Finding reasons to care through religious stories- Christianity. | 4C: Christian and Hindu beliefs and questions on life's journey. | 5A: Christian Aid and Islamic relief: can they change the world? |
| Year 5 | 5B: Commitments and meanings- Hindu, Muslim, Christian. | Additional Unit: Why do we remember 11th November and those who died in wars? What can we learn about faith and courage? | 5D: Muslim and Christians- who is inspiring? (part 1) | 5D: Muslim and Christians- who is inspiring? (part 2) | 5C: Respect for all: What will make Walsall a more respectful place? | 5C: Respect for all: What will make Walsall a more respectful place?
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| Year 6 | 6A: Exploring key Leaders- Sikh and Hindus. | 6A: Exploring Key Leaders- Sikh and Hindus. | 6B: What matters most? Christians and Humanists? | Additional Unit: What can be done to reduce racism? Can religion help? | 6C: What can we learn from religions about temptation? | 6D: How do we express spiritual ideas through the arts? |
Visit by Imam Saeed from the local Mosque and a visit from Mr Bill Green who came to talk about his experience as a Humanist.
Mosque Trip
Years 3 and 4 had an exciting opportunity to visit a local Mosque in Walsall, where the children were given a talk and tour. It allowed the children to experience learning outside the classrooom and they were able to ask questions and reflect on a different religion.
