Religious Education (RE)
Intent – What do we want children to learn?
At our school, we aim to develop children's curiosity, understanding and respect for different religions, beliefs and world views. Through the 2024 Croydon Agreed Syllabus, children learn about and from religions, exploring how beliefs and values influence people's lives and choices.
We want children to appreciate the diversity of our local community, ask thoughtful questions and develop empathy, respect and understanding of others.
Implementation – How do we teach RE?
Our RE curriculum follows the 2024 Croydon Agreed Syllabus and is carefully planned to ensure progression from EYFS to the end of Key Stage 1.
Each half term, children explore a big question through smaller questions that encourage discussion, reflection and deeper understanding. Children learn about Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism and non-religious world-views, including Humanism.
In EYFS, children explore religions and world-views through stories, celebrations, special people, places, objects and play. RE is woven into their learning, encouraging curiosity and connections with their own experiences.
In Years 1 and 2, lessons are engaging, practical and interactive. Children explore different beliefs through stories, discussions and activities, with opportunities to ask questions, share ideas and reflect on their learning.
Impact – What difference does our RE teaching make?
By the end of Key Stage 1, we want children to have developed an age-appropriate understanding of different religions and world views. They will be able to talk about what they have learnt, ask questions and recognise how beliefs can influence people's lives.
Children will show respect for different beliefs and traditions, appreciate similarities and differences, and develop the confidence to share their own thoughts and ideas.
Above all, our RE curriculum helps children become curious, thoughtful and respectful individuals who value the diversity of their community and the wider world.
Parents and carers have the legal right to withdraw their child from all or part of Religious Education under Section 71 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.
Parents wishing to exercise this right should contact the Headteacher.
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