Religious Education

What is RE?

At Holly Grove Primary School we aim to deliver a broad programme of learning which allows children to develop and extend their knowledge and understanding of not only Christianity, but religious traditions, beliefs and practices from all major world faiths. Children are encouraged to use this understanding to help inform their responses to fundamental questions. Children are encouraged to reflect upon what it means to have a faith and consider their own beliefs.

By EXPLORING, ENGAGING and REFLECTING pupils will develop the knowledge, insights and skills necessary for them to be able to live authentically and responsibly as adults in today’s world, acknowledging how religious and secular communities seek to uphold and develop the well-being of the human family.

Aims 

1. Develop Religious Literacy

• Help children understand different religious and non-religious worldviews.
• Encourage respectful discussions about beliefs, values, and traditions.

• Promote appreciation of diversity and different ways of life.
• Develop empathy and understanding towards people of all faiths and none.

• Enable children to ask thoughtful questions about life, meaning, and belief.
• Support them in evaluating different perspectives and forming their own opinions.

• Introduce key teachings, practices, and stories from major world religions.
• Explore how religious beliefs influence people’s lives and communities.

• Encourage children to reflect on their own beliefs, values, and experiences.
• Help them consider their own identity and place in the world.

• Teach children about right and wrong from different religious and philosophical viewpoints.
• Encourage them to think about how they can contribute positively to society.

• Use storytelling, drama, art, and discussion to explore religious and spiritual themes.
• Encourage children to express their thoughts and feelings about big life questions.

• Equip them with the skills to live harmoniously in a multicultural and multi-faith world.
• Help them understand and appreciate different perspectives in a respectful manner.

How RE links with our Torch Values 

torch values in re.pdf

What our children say about RE?

Intent

Subject Intent.pdf

Implementation 

re what a unit looks like.pdf

re what a lesson looks like.pdf