Subject Leader: Mr I Owen

Intent

“What no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and what no human mind has perceived the things God has prepared for them.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 

Heene Church of England Primary School strives to ensure all children achieve their God given potential where ‘Together in faith, we love, grow and learn’. Our RE curriculum is part of the vehicle through which we demonstrate our vision in action through our core values (respect, curiosity, kindness, resilience, hope and confidence). As a distinctively Christian school, our aim for Religious Education is to develop children’s understanding and beliefs on what it means to live out a truly meaningful life guided by God. We respect each child as an individual and encourage children to develop their confidence to share their own deeply held beliefs and ideas with their peers. Our RE curriculum focuses on a range of religions and worldviews which reflect the diversity we have in our school community. We foster community and collaboration so that learning and respect can be achieved together, whilst building positive relationships both inside and outside the classroom. We provide children with opportunities to reflect on their own beliefs and values and encourage them to think critically about the world around them so that they can grow spiritually and morally. Kindness is developed through children becoming courageous advocates and using their learning to make meaningful changes in the local and wider community that express their hopes and desires discovered through the process of their learning. They will become lifelong learners who are hopeful, resilient and have the confidence to express their own belief system, moral compass and understanding of the world around them. Learning also takes places outside of the classroom so that children gain a unique perspective into the cultures of others and explore the core beliefs of global living faiths. Their curiosity is fostered through unpicking, answering and debating life’s Big Questions within a creative, reflective, purposeful and ambitious RE curriculum that excites children through awe and wonder. 

Implementation

Impact

Children develop a sense of identity and belonging by exploring different faiths and worldviews. It encourages them to ask big questions, think critically and show respect for others, building the foundations for empathy and positive relationships in our diverse society.