Religious Education

Religious Education

Religious education in a Church school should enable every child to flourish and to live life in all its fullness. (John 10:10). It will help educate for dignity and respect encouraging all to live well together.

Religious Education in Church of England Schools - Statement of Entitlement (2018) The Church of England Education Office

We follow the Kent Agreed Syllabus which states:

The principal aim of RE is to engage pupils in systematic enquiry into significant human questions which religion and worldviews address, so that they can develop the understanding and skills needed to appreciate and appraise varied responses to these questions, as well as develop responses of their own.

Within the Kent Agreed Syllabus framework we use Understanding Christianity. This project is produced by the Church of England Education Office and allows us as a church school to develop a deeper understanding of Christianity as a living and diverse faith with a focus on the teaching of Jesus and the Church.

Religious Education is crucial in preparing children for their future by enabling them to develop respect and sensitivity to others. Units covering other major world faiths provide us with opportunities to compare and contrast the roles which religions play within Britain and around the world.  Children learn the diversity of different religions, beliefs, values and traditions, whilst still being encouraged to explore, share and affirm their own faith.

Term 4 in R.E.

Reception

In their topic ‘Salvation: Why do Christians put a cross in an Easter Garden?’ your child will be finding out about Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday and why Christians have special symbols and customs connected to this period.

Year 1

In their topic ‘Salvation: Why does Easter matter to Christians?’ your child will explore how

• Easter is very important in the ‘big story’ of the Bible. 
• Christians believe Jesus rose again, giving people hope of a new life. 

Year 2

In the topic ‘Salvation: Why does Easter matter to Christians?’ your child will look in greater depth at how

• Easter is very important in the ‘big story’ of the Bible. Jesus showed that he was willing to forgive all people, even for putting him on the cross. 
• Christians believe Jesus builds a bridge between God and humans. 
• Christians believe Jesus rose again, giving people hope of a new life. 

Year 3

In the topic ‘Salvation – Why do Christians call the day that Jesus died ‘Good Friday?’ your child will be exploring how

• Christians see Holy Week as the culmination of Jesus’ earthly life, leading to his death and resurrection. 
• The various events of Holy Week, such as the Last Supper, were important in showing the disciples what Jesus came to earth to do. 
• Christians today trust that Jesus really did rise from the dead, and so is still alive today. 
• Christians remember and celebrate Jesus’ last week, death and resurrection.

 Year 4

In the topic – ‘Salvation – Why do Christians call the day that Jesus died ‘Good Friday?’ your child will look in greater depth at how

• Christians see Holy Week as the culmination of Jesus’ earthly life, leading to his death and resurrection.  
• The various events of Holy Week, such as the Last Supper, were important in showing the disciples what Jesus came to do.  
• Christians today trust that Jesus really did rise from the dead, and so is still alive today.  
• Christians remember and celebrate Jesus’ last week, death and resurrection. 

Year 5

In the topic ‘Salvation – What did Jesus do to save human beings’  your child will learn how

• Christians read the ‘big story’ of the Bible as pointing out the need for God to save people. 
• The Gospels give accounts of Jesus’ death and resurrection.  
• The New Testament says that Jesus’ death was somehow ‘for us’.  
• Christians interpret this in a variety of ways.
• Christians remember Jesus’ sacrifice through the service of Holy Communion.
• Christians believe that Jesus calls them to sacrifice their own needs to the needs of others.

Year 6

In the topic ‘Salvation – Why do Christians call the day that Jesus died ‘Good Friday?’ your child will look in greater depth at how:

• Christians see Holy Week as the culmination of Jesus’ earthly life, leading to his death and resurrection.  
• The various events of Holy Week, such as the Last Supper, were important in showing the disciples what Jesus came to do.  
• Christians today trust that Jesus really did rise from the dead, and so is still alive today.  
• Christians remember and celebrate Jesus’ last week, death and resurrection.