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INTENT 

At Whingate Primary School, we believe that it is important for all our pupils to learn from and about religion, so that they can understand the world around them. The aim of Religious Education in our school is to help children to acquire and develop knowledge and understanding of Christianity and the other principal religions represented in Great Britain; to appreciate the way that religious beliefs shape life and behaviour, develop the ability to make reasoned and informed judgements about religious and moral issues and enhance their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. 

Religious Education is taught throughout the school in such a way as to reflect the overall aims, values, and philosophy of the school, through topics such as ‘Why do we care about people?’ and ‘What is compassion?’ 

It plays an important role, along with all other curriculum areas, particularly PSHCE, in promoting social awareness and understanding in our children. We encourage our pupils to ask questions about the world and to reflect on their own beliefs, values and experiences.  

Our curriculum is designed to encourage creativity, imagination, enquiry, debate, discussion and independence. 

IMPLEMENTATION 

We use the Leeds Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education as the basis for our curriculum. 

At Whingate Primary School, it has been agreed that having taken into account the requirements and guidelines presented in the Agreed Syllabus, the following religions have been selected for study:  

  • Christianity
  • Islam 
  • Judaism 
  • Hinduism
  • Buddhism 
  • Sikhism 

In Foundation Stage and Year 1, the learning outcomes are referenced to Christianity and as appropriate to a range of other beliefs and cultures. From Year 2 to Year 6, Christianity is studied, and one other principal religion in some depth. We have one day each year in which children learn about a particular faith in depth, taking part in a range of linked activities such as cooking and art, which strengthen their understanding. 

There are no presumptions made as to the religious backgrounds and beliefs and values of the children and the staff. We value the religious background of all members of the school community and hope that this will encourage individuals to share their own experiences with others freely. All religions and their communities are treated with respect and sensitivity, and we value the links, which are, and can be made between home, school, and a faith community. We organise for children to make visits to places of worship and for faith leaders to visit school to deliver assemblies. 

We acknowledge that each religion studied can contribute to the education of all our pupils. We promote teaching in Religious Education that stresses open enquiry and first-hand experiences wherever possible for both staff and children.

IMPACT 

The children at Whingate Primary School enjoy learning about other religions and why people choose, or choose not to follow a religion. Through their R.E. learning, the children are able to make links between their own lives and those of others in their community and in the wider world, developing an understanding of other people’s cultures and ways of life. As such, R.E. is integral to children’s understanding of their world and the part they will play in it. 

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