At our school, Religious Education is at the heart of our vision: "For with God nothing is impossible" (Luke 1:37). We believe that every child has the potential to flourish academically, spiritually, morally and socially. Through Religious Education, children are encouraged to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, others, and the wider world, recognising that with faith, determination, and support, they can achieve great things.

Our Christian vision is reflected in our core values of Compassion, Responsibility, Perseverance, High Hopes, and Thankfulness. These values underpin our teaching and learning in Religious Education and help children to develop respect, empathy, resilience, aspiration, and gratitude. Through exploring a range of religious and non-religious worldviews, pupils learn to appreciate diversity, challenge prejudice, and become thoughtful, responsible citizens who contribute positively to society.

Religious Education is taught through the New Worcestershire Agreed Syllabus using a two-year rolling programme to ensure full curriculum coverage across our mixed-age classes. Our curriculum is carefully sequenced to build knowledge, understanding, and critical thinking skills as children progress through the school.

Class 1

In Class 1, children begin their journey in Religious Education through an exploration of Christianity. They learn about key concepts and beliefs through units such as What Stories Are Important?, What is God Like?, Special Places of Worship, Where Do We Belong?, and the significance of Christmas and Easter. Children are introduced to the importance of belonging, faith, and community, while beginning to develop an understanding of similarities and differences between people.

Alongside Christianity, children are introduced to Judaism and Islam, learning about key beliefs, practices, stories, and celebrations. These early experiences help to nurture curiosity, respect, and compassion for people of different faiths and backgrounds.

Class 2

In Class 2, children build upon their previous learning and deepen their understanding of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, while also being introduced to Hinduism. Within Christianity, pupils explore significant theological concepts including Creation, Incarnation, Salvation, and the Trinity, helping them to understand how Christians interpret and live out their faith.

Children continue their study of Judaism through engaging and meaningful experiences, including a planned visit to a Synagogue, providing valuable first-hand opportunities to encounter faith in practice and deepen their understanding of Jewish beliefs and traditions.

Pupils also explore the question Who is Muslim and How Do They Live?, developing a greater appreciation of Islamic beliefs, worship, and daily life. Through these studies, children are encouraged to demonstrate responsibility and compassion as they learn about the experiences and perspectives of others.

Class 3

In Class 3, children continue to deepen and broaden their knowledge of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism, while also exploring non-religious worldviews and a range of celebrations and traditions. Pupils are encouraged to think critically about important questions of meaning, purpose, identity, and belief.

To enrich their understanding of Hinduism, children take part in a visit to a Hindu temple in Birmingham. This valuable first-hand experience enables pupils to explore a place of worship, observe how faith is expressed in daily life, and engage with members of the Hindu community. Through meeting people and learning about worship and religious practices, children develop a deeper appreciation of the beliefs, values, and traditions of others.

Through their learning, children explore what it means to care for the world and for one another. They consider how faith and belief can inspire action and are encouraged to become courageous advocates who make a positive difference in their communities and beyond. This reflects our values of Compassion and Responsibility, while nurturing Perseverance, Thankfulness, and High Hopes for the future.

Our Intent

Through Religious Education, we aim to inspire children to be curious, reflective, and respectful learners who value diversity and understand the role that faith and belief play in people's lives. We encourage pupils to ask challenging questions, explore different perspectives, and develop their own informed views.

By linking learning to our vision and values, Religious Education enables our children to persevere in their learning, show thankfulness for the richness of the world around them, act with compassion towards others, take responsibility for their actions, and maintain high hopes for themselves and their future. Through this, we seek to ensure that every child flourishes and recognises that, indeed, "For with God nothing is impossible."