Religious Education
Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.'
- Matthew 5 V16
Religious Education
Intent
Religious Education at Astley CE Primary School explores what people believe and what difference this makes to how they live.
We aim to develop pupils’ religious literacy, enabling them to understand Christianity, other principal religions represented in the UK and non-religious worldviews. Through this, children are supported to explore their own ideas, values and beliefs while developing respect for others.
Our RE curriculum helps pupils to make sense of the world around them and prepares them to live as thoughtful, informed and respectful members of a diverse society.
Implementation
At Astley, we follow the Worcestershire Agreed Syllabus, delivering a carefully planned RE curriculum built around enquiry-based learning.
Units are structured to develop both depth and breadth of understanding. Some units focus in depth on a particular religion, while others are thematic, allowing pupils to compare different beliefs and practices.
Each unit follows three key elements:
- Making sense of beliefs
- Understanding the impact
- Making connections
These elements support pupils in developing knowledge, reflecting on meaning and applying their understanding to their own lives and the wider world.
Learning is enriched through visits and experiences, including visits to places of worship such as St Peter’s Church in Astley and a Sikh Gurdwara in Birmingham, as well as opportunities to engage with people of faith.
Supporting Documents
To find out more about our Religious Education curriculum, please see the documents below:
These documents outline the progression of knowledge and skills and how Religious Education is taught across the school.
Impact
Through Religious Education, pupils develop a secure understanding of a range of religions and worldviews. They are able to ask thoughtful questions, interpret information and express their own ideas clearly and respectfully.
Pupils gain the knowledge and skills needed to understand different perspectives, reflect on their own beliefs and engage positively with others.
By the time they leave Astley, pupils are equipped to contribute to society with respect, empathy and an appreciation of diversity.
