RE Curriculum

“Be strong and courageous. 

Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

 

 At our school, friendship, compassion, love, kindness, respect, and perseverance guide everything we do, shaping a welcoming community where children and staff flourish together.
Miss G Mellor

RE lead

Religious Education at Latchford St James is central to our deeply Christian character. It is a key way in which the school works towards ‘being strong and courageous, not afraid or discouraged’ through growth in body, mind and spirit. We study religion within a Christian context, reflecting the Anglican tradition of our school and aim for the highest standards of excellence. We provide a safe space for each unique individual to explore their beliefs, whatever those beliefs might be. We aim to provide pupils with as well-developed understanding of the Christian faith as possible, alongside promoting love and understanding for other faiths. Children gain understanding of Christian values through their study of RE. Their studies help them to understand why values such as Love, Respect, Compassion and Kindness  are important and help them to understand Christian theological teaching about these values. We hope that pupils will also be presented with challenges to some of the values that are current in modern materialistic society. Religious Education enables children to investigate and reflect on some of the most fundamental questions asked by people. At Latchford St James we develop the children’s knowledge and understanding of the major world faiths. We enable children to develop a sound knowledge not only of Christianity but also of other world religions. Children reflect on what it means to have a faith and to develop their spiritual knowledge and understanding. We help the children learn from religions as well as about religions.
Reception's Knowledge Organisers
Year 1's Knowledge Organisers
Year 2's Knowledge Organisers
Year 3's Knowledge Organisers
Year 4's Knowledge Organisers
Year 5's Knowledge Organisers
Year 6's Knowledge Organisers

Whole-School Multi-Faith Week (Years 1–6 Summer term 2)

Overall Intent:

To deepen pupils' understanding of Christianity (particularly Anglican tradition) by exploring similarities and differences with one world faith each year.

Pupils build progressively on knowledge of sacred texts, worship, rituals, festivals, beliefs, moral teachings, and lived expression of faith.


Linking to the National Curriculum for RE (non - statutory guidance)

KS1 : 

  • To listen and respond to stories from different religions 

  • Recognise and explore similarities and differences between religions 

  • Identify what is important to themselves and others 

KS2 

  • Describe and make connections between different religions and world views 

  • Comment on similarities and differences

  • Describe how beliefs are expressed

  • Reflect on what it meant to belong to a faith community 

  • Develop reasoned and informed views about religious issues.

Multi Faith Week Knowledge Organisers