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Religion and beliefs inform our values and are reflected in what we say and how we behave. R.E. is an important subject in itself, developing an individual’s knowledge and understanding of the religions and beliefs which form part of contemporary society. R.E. also provokes challenging questions about the ultimate meaning and purpose of life, beliefs about God, the self and the nature of reality, issues of right and wrong, and what it means to be human. It can develop pupils’ knowledge and understanding of Christianity, of other principal religions, other religious traditions and worldviews.
R.E. also contributes to pupils’ personal development, well-being and to community cohesion by promoting mutual respect and tolerance in a diverse society. It can also make important contributions to other parts of the school curriculum such as personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE), the humanities, education for sustainable development and others.
It offers opportunities for personal reflection and spiritual development, deepening the understanding of the significance of religion in the lives of others – individually, communally and cross-culturally. At Two Moors, we follow the 2024 Devon Agreed Syllabus.
Click on the curriculum map below to see the 'Big Questions' that the children will be working towards answering in each unit of work.
September 2024 RE curriculum.pdfRE Intent: click to expand
RE Intent: click to expand
At Two Moors Primary School, our RE teaching follows the Devon and Torbay 2024 R.E. syllabus. Through this, we want our children to:
Explore what they, and other people, believe and what difference that makes to their lives.
Reflect on their own, and others', world views.
Understand differences, show compassion and understanding and show respect to everyone, regardless of faith, background and culture.
Show a curiosity and ask questions about the world around them.
Expand chidlren's thinking, and appreciation of R.E. beyond their immediate locality (thinking big!).
Enjoy learning about R.E. and want to find out more!
RE Implementation: click to expand
RE Implementation: click to expand
Through following the Devon and Torbay agreed syllabus, alongside Understanding Christianity, we ensure that the children at Two Moors receive a broad and balanced R.E. curriculum.
To do this, we will:
Teach R.E. every week across the whole school.
Use resources from NATRE to assist teachers with their subject knowledge, planning and delivery.
Build on prior learning and knowledge to deepen children's understanding of topics, questions and concepts (for example, knowledge is recapped at the start of every lesson from previous years or lessons).
Use ongoing, formative, assessment to monitor the progress that children make in R.E. lessons.
Use class journals in KS1 to record learning and in KS2 use R.E. books to record their learning.
Use questioning, including the use of a 'Big Question', throughout every unit to elicit children's understanding.
Attempt to utilise religious leaders in the community as well as trips and visits to religious buildings.
Use practical resources wherever possible.
RE Impact: click to expand
RE Impact: click to expand
The impact of our R.E. curriculum will be monitored throughout the year by subject leaders, SLT and other staff. Monitoring will include:
Pupil voice
Book looks to ensure coverage, see progression and quality of work
End of unit assessments to inform future teaching/planning and aid in teacher assessments
Visits to RE lessons
What religions are studied and learnt about?
What religions are studied and learnt about?
Reception: Children will encounter Christianity and other religious and non-religious worldviews, as part of their growing sense of self, their own community and their place in it.
Key Stage 1: Christians, Jews, Muslims.
Key Stage 2: Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Jews and non-religious worldviews (Humanism, for example).
Throughout the syllabus, the following three threads underpin the learning that the children experience. Whilst not explicitly discussed and taught, these concepts progress throughout the curriculum.
Document 20.pdfRE Pupil can statements.pdfThese statements, linked to the three elements of teaching and learning, show what children are aiming to achieve at the end of each Key Phase.
A Summary of Ofsted's RE Research Report.pdfPage updated
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