Religious Education & World views (RE)
At Arlecdon Primary School, Religious Education encourages children to explore beliefs, values and ways of life from a range of religions and worldviews. Through discussion, reflection and enquiry, pupils develop respect, understanding and appreciation of diversity within our local, national and global communities. Children are encouraged to ask thoughtful questions, consider different viewpoints and reflect on their own beliefs and experiences, helping them grow into respectful, informed and compassionate citizens.
Intent
At Arlecdon Primary School, our RE curriculum develops pupils’ understanding of a diverse range of religious and non-religious worldviews, helping them to make sense of the world around them and their place within it. Through the disciplines of theology, philosophy and social science, pupils explore beliefs, practices, traditions and values, whilst developing respect, empathy and curiosity about different ways of living. Our curriculum encourages children to reflect on their own beliefs and experiences whilst building knowledge of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Humanism. Learning is carefully sequenced to deepen understanding over time and prepare pupils to be informed, respectful citizens in modern Britain.
Implementation
RE is taught through enquiry-based units built around meaningful questions that encourage exploration, discussion and reflection. Pupils investigate a range of religious and non-religious worldviews through stories, sacred texts, celebrations, places of worship, key figures and contemporary lived experiences. Learning is organised around six key threads: Authority and Influence, Continuity, Change and Diversity, Expressing Belief, Meaning and Purpose, Nature of Religion and Belief, and Values and Morality. These threads are revisited throughout the curriculum, enabling pupils to build knowledge progressively and make meaningful connections across their learning. Children are encouraged to question, discuss, compare viewpoints and develop their own informed responses in a respectful and inclusive environment.
Impact
Pupils leave Arlecdon with a secure understanding of a range of religious and non-religious worldviews and an appreciation of the diversity within communities locally, nationally and globally. They can discuss beliefs, values and traditions respectfully, making comparisons and drawing thoughtful conclusions. Pupils develop the confidence to ask questions, consider different perspectives and reflect on their own views. Through RE, children gain the knowledge, vocabulary and critical thinking skills needed to engage positively with an increasingly diverse society and are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Whoever we are, wherever we live, whether we are a person of faith or not, we all have a view on the world. Nobody stands nowhere.
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