RE
Subject Intent
Religious Education Curriculum Statement
Intent:
Within our broad and balanced curriculum at The Grove, we recognise RE as an important curriculum subject - both in its own right and as contributing to the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of our pupils.
In line with the Wiltshire Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education, Religious Education at The Grove aims to develop pupils knowledge and understanding of the religions and beliefs which form today’s society.
Implementation:
Religious Education taught at The Grove:
- develops pupils knowledge and understanding of Christianity and other principal religions (Islam, Judaism, Sikhism).
- uses the scheme Discovery RE to plan a RE curriculum which offers broad content, depth of learning and coherence between concepts and skills.
- focuses on key questions provided in the Wiltshire Agreed Syllabus to underpin lessons with an enquiry model. This enables pupils to learn about religion and beliefs and from religion and beliefs.
- enables pupils to revisit and build upon their prior knowledge of the different beliefs and practices taught across the key stages.
- encourages cross-curricular links, particularly with PSHE, Citizenship and promoting British Values.
- often provides opportunities for pupils to develop skills of investigation, expression, empathy and reflection through activities such as circle times, drama performances and art work as well as written recording.
- develops pupils attitudes of self-awareness, respect for all, open-mindedness and questioning, curiosity, appreciation and wonder during their time at our school.
- provides opportunities to visit places of worship and to meet and learn from visitors from faith communities.
- offers opportunities for personal reflection and spiritual development in lessons and through our programme of assemblies.
Impact:
At The Grove, we understand that our teaching of Religious Education makes a significant contribution to the personal development and well-being of our pupils and also promotes respect and tolerance of others within our diverse society. Through our RE teaching, children are able to use religious vocabulary to help them recall knowledge and express their understanding of a range of religions.
We recognise the importance of our Religious Education in encouraging community cohesion. Within our local school community we regularly visit St John’s Upper Studley Church to celebrate Christian festivals and members from the church deliver their Open the Book programme in weekly assemblies. We also promote our children’s awareness of their part in the global community through our sponsorship of a Romanian child via the charity People Against Poverty.