RE - Religious Education
Subject Leader - Mr Shannon
At Forefield Junior School, we aim to provide all our pupils with the opportunity to explore and develop their understanding of a wide range of religions, worldviews and beliefs. Through our Religious Education (RE) curriculum, children are encouraged to ask meaningful questions, think deeply about the world around them and develop an understanding of the beliefs, values and traditions that shape people’s lives.
RE is important because it helps children to develop respect, empathy and understanding towards others. It provides opportunities for pupils to reflect on their own experiences, consider different perspectives and explore questions about meaning, purpose and belonging. Through the study of religion and worldviews, we aim to promote our pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, preparing them to become thoughtful, respectful and responsible members of society.
At Forefield Juniors, we aim for our RE curriculum to be engaging, inclusive and thought-provoking, enabling all children to develop their knowledge and understanding whilst feeling confident to express their own ideas, ask questions and consider different viewpoints. We recognise the importance of celebrating diversity and helping children to understand the similarities and differences between people, communities and beliefs.
We follow the Kapow Primary Scheme for RE. The scheme provides a structured and progressive curriculum, allowing pupils to build upon their knowledge and understanding as they move through the school. Through a range of engaging lessons, children explore key questions about religion, beliefs, values and the world around them. They learn about a variety of religious and non-religious worldviews, developing their ability to reflect, interpret, make connections and express their own responses.
Our RE curriculum encourages children to develop both their substantive knowledge of religions and worldviews and their disciplinary skills, including asking questions using their Voice 21 oracy strategies, exploring evidence, considering different interpretations and explaining their ideas thoughtfully. Through this approach, we aim to nurture curiosity, promote mutual respect and ensure that every child develops a deeper understanding of themselves, others and the diverse world in which we live.
Religious Education Curriculum
Reading within the Religious Education Curriculum
In today's information-driven society, the ability to read critically is essential for academic and career success. By teaching reading across the curriculum, we are equipping children in our school with a crucial skill that will facilitate learning across the breadth of the curriculum. Reading is not just about decoding words on a page, but also about comprehending and analysing information. Reading in Religious Education lessons involves engaging with a variety of texts, including sacred texts, stories, and modern sources, to build understanding of different beliefs and practices. Effective reading in Religious Education requires pupils to develop skills like finding and using information, following arguments, summarizing, and understanding specialist vocabulary, while also connecting the material to real-world experiences and personal meaning. Teachers facilitate this when they explicitly teach subject specific vocabulary, encourage discussion, inquiry, and helping children critically analyse information from both academic and lived perspectives and appreciation for other faiths and world views.
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