RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND THE DAILY ACT OF WORSHIP:

Our Intent for R.E. at Roundhill Primary School

“Religions are different roads converging to the same point. What does it matter that we take different roads as long as we reach the same goal. In reality, there are as many different religions as there are individuals.” – Gandhi

At Roundhill, we believe that it is important for all our pupils to learn from and about religion, so that they can understand the world around them. Children will have the opportunity to explore how individuals and communities make meaning and sense of their lives through the study of major religions around the world. This enables pupils to know about, understand and respond to the important and ultimate questions of life. The aim of Religious Education in our school is to help children to acquire and develop knowledge and understanding of Christianity and the other principal religions represented in Great Britain, to appreciate the way that religious beliefs shape life and behaviour and to develop the ability to make reasoned and informed judgements about religious and moral issues. RE is taught in such a way that it inspires pupils to explore, develop and affirm their own faith and values and have respect for the faith, beliefs and values of others.  Importance is placed on the development of the whole child: spiritually, morally, socially, culturally and intellectually.

We hope that the broader knowledge imparted, discussed and explored will expand and enrich children’s learning.  We intend pupils to develop tolerance and appreciation of difference; to understand how religious education promotes and supports a deeper understanding of their fellow humans and helps pupils to approach challenging situations more confidently in their daily and future lives.

Implementation

Our sequenced and progressive R.E. curriculum is taught through a series of units, from RE Today, allowing pupils opportunities to build on prior learning and make connections. In EYFS and Key Stage One, children focus on three key religions: Christianity, Judaism and Islam. As the children progress through to Key Stage Two, they continue to review and build their knowledge of these religions, but then move on to Hinduism, Humanism and Non-Religious groups.  These are taught in discrete lessons, but are also enhanced in whole school assemblies, through PSHE lessons and by visitors from the local church.