R.E.

Intent

At Abbey Primary School, we pride ourselves on our inclusivity, curriculum drivers and school values; we want our children to be thoughtful members of our community, equipped with the knowledge that enables them to make informed life choices about how they wish to live their lives and have a deeper knowledge of the faiths and beliefs of others they meet on their journey. We intend that children will encounter experiences that will contribute to their awareness, appreciation and exploration of the British Values, whilst also allowing them to understand a range of religions and world-views.

Implementation

In school, we aim to promote an enquiry-based approach to R.E. which covers the Walsall SACRE. Pupils are taught knowledge, skills and understanding through the study of Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddism and Sikhism. R.E. is taught weekly for up to an hour. We aim to offer our pupils a wide range of religious experiences; where they are learning about religion and from religion.
 
Experiences at Abbey include:
 
  • Handling artefacts
  • Exploring sacred texts
  • Visits and visitors to enhance learning of a religion
  • Opportunities for celebration, prayer and reflection
  • Visits to our local church alongside our local vicar coming into school to work with children and lead on assemblies
  • Comparing religions and world views through discussion
  • Responding to images, games, stories, art, music and dance

Impact

At Abbey, we foresee our R.E. curriculum having a positive impact on all of our pupils, allowing them to reach age-related expectations at the end of their cohort year. We aim to extend their knowledge and understanding of religions and beliefs, whilst also developing their religious vocabulary. All pupils are able to reflect on questions, scenarios and situations, offering their own thoughtful and informed insights into religious world-views and showing tolerance towards others. Ultimately, this will support them in preparing for the wider world as they move on through their lives.

Documents

Y1A How do people celebrate Baby Wedding Birthday Walsall SACRE 2022
Y1B Creation Story + Give Thanks Chr Jewish Walsall 2021
Y1C Stories and Prayers about Jesus and Power – What can we learn Walsall SACRE 2022

Y2A A World of Festivals Hi Jew Chr Walsall SACRE 2022Fm (002)
Y2B What does Easter mean to Christians Symbols of the story Walsall 2021
Y2C Beginning to learn from Muslims Walsall SACRE 2022

Y3 4 5 6 Extra What can we learn from the first world war FINAL (1)

Y3A Enquiry Holy Buildings Visiting places of worship Walsall SACRE 2022
Y3B Holy books Muslim and Christian Walsall SACRE 2021
Y3C Why do people make pilgrimages Walsall SACRE 2022

Y4A What is it like to be a Hindu Walsall SACRE 2022 (1)
Y4B Keeping 5 Pillars Walsall SACRE 2021
Y4C Christian + Hindu Questions on lifes journey Walsall SACRE 2022

Y5A Christian Aid + Islamic Relief – can they change the world Walsall SACRE 2022 (1)
Y5B Commitments and Meanings Hi Mus Chr Walsall SACRE 2021
Y5C What will make our community respectful Walsall SACRE 2022

Y6A Exploring Key Leaders Sikhs and Hindus Walsall SACRE 2022
Y6B What matters most Christians and Humanists SACRE 2021
Y6C What can we learn from religions about temptation Walsall SACRE 2022