We aim to help children appreciate that they live in a multicultural country. They will develop an understanding of how religious beliefs shape people’s lives and behaviours, evidenced through discussions using appropriate vocabulary. They will develop the ability to make reasoned and informed judgements about religious and moral issues, enhancing their spiritual, moral, social and cultural knowledge and their understanding of key religious concepts. For reference, take a look at the Department of Education RE curriculum guidance here.
By the end of KS1 most children will be able to:
By the end of KS2 most children will be able to:
RE | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
Year 1 | Introducing Religion | Christianity: Easter | Religious Stories: Parables |
What does it mean to belong in Christianity? | Why is Easter important to Christians? | What do parables teach Christians? | |
Year 2 | Christianity: beliefs, customs and practices | Judaism: beliefs, customs and practices | Religious Stories: Miracles of Jesus |
What is important in the Christian faith? | What is important in the Jewish faith? | What do the miracles of Jesus teach Christians? | |
Year 3 | Use of light in religion | The Christian Year | Judaism: Passover |
What does light symbolise in different religions? | Can you name the key events in the Christian year and why they are important? | Why is Passover important to the Jewish faith? | |
Year 4 | Different Christian denominations | Islam: beliefs, customs and practices | Use of colour in religion |
Can you name and explain some differences between Christian denominations? | What is important in the Muslim faith? | Why is colour important in religions? | |
Year 5 | Creation stories across religion | Sikhism: beliefs, customs and practices | Buddhism: beliefs, customs and practices |
How did the world begin according to Christians, Jews and Muslims? | What is important in the Sikh faith? | What is important in the Buddhist faith? | |
4S | Hinduism: beliefs, customs and practices | Humanism: beliefs, customs and practices | Multicultural Britain |
What is important in the Hindu faith? | How do Humanists live their lives? | What are the benefits of a multicultural Britain? |