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Religious Education
Exploring different religions, places of worship and festivals is at the heart of our Curriculum. Children are exposed to a plethora of religions throughout their 7 years in Bromet including but not limited to Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism. Every unit in KS2 starts with a big question, which children regularly revisit to make connections in their learning and we have also recently started using Pupil Book Study when recording our work in our learning books to assist our children in remembering more. We are very excited and look forward to visiting local places of worship to provide our students with real life experience of the religions studied. Parents and Carers have a right to withdraw their child from all or part of the RE curriculum.
Intent
Our ambitious Religious Education curriculum is designed to give children the knowledge, skills and attitudes to explore the big questions of life in a respectful and thoughtful way. We intend for pupils to:
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Develop an understanding of a range of world religions and worldviews, learning both about and from faith.
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Reflect on their own beliefs, values and experiences while appreciating those of others.
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Build skills of enquiry, interpretation, analysis and reflection which are transferable across the curriculum.
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Nurture curiosity, respect and tolerance so children are prepared for life in a diverse society.
​Ultimately, our RE curriculum aims to help pupils make sense of religion and belief in the world today and their own lives.
Implementation
We follow the NATRE scheme, which provides a structured, progressive framework from EYFS to Year 6. Lessons are carefully sequenced so that children:
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Gain knowledge of religious traditions, stories, practices and celebrations, revisiting these at greater depth as they move through the school.
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Explore key themes (such as belonging, morality, identity, and meaning) through enquiry-based approaches.
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Engage with high-quality discussion, debate, role-play, art, and written outcomes to express and develop their understanding.
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Take part in visits to places of worship and welcome visitors of faith and belief into school, enriching their first-hand experiences.
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Link RE to wider curriculum themes, PSHE, SMSC and British Values, making learning purposeful and relevant.
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Teachers adapt NATRE’s plans to meet the needs of their pupils, ensuring inclusivity and challenge for all.
Impact
The impact of our RE curriculum is that children:
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Have secure knowledge of key religions and worldviews studied.
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Can articulate their understanding, ask thoughtful questions and give reasoned responses to big questions.
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Show respect, tolerance and empathy towards others with different faiths and beliefs.
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Demonstrate curiosity about the world and confidence in exploring their own sense of meaning and values.
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Leave primary school as reflective individuals, well-prepared for the next stage of their education and for life in modern Britain.
We measure impact through:
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Pupil voice and discussion, showing depth of understanding and enthusiasm for RE.
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Work in books and other outcomes which demonstrate progression and reflection.
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Teacher assessment against the scheme’s objectives.
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The attitudes children demonstrate in class and around school when discussing belief and values.