RE
Religious Education
Curriculum Intent
At Wooburn Green Primary School, we are dedicated to promoting Religious Education as an integral part of our curriculum. We believe that by providing a rich and inclusive learning environment, we can nurture pupils to become more knowledgeable, respectful, and open-minded individuals.
Our aim is to empower students to explore different world faiths, values and beliefs. We intend for this to foster a deep understanding and appreciation for diversity, whilst promoting tolerance and empathy. Through our Religious Education curriculum, we strive to instil a sense of moral responsibility and compassion in our pupils. We also want to support the creation of a strong foundation for their personal, social and spiritual development.
We want our children to know how Religious Education promotes empathy, diversity and tolerance which will enable pupils to combat prejudice, preparing them for life beyond school. Discovering other faiths also broadens one's mind to 'what else is out there', and may enable some of the bigger questions our pupils have to be answered.
Curriculum Content
Curriculum Implementation
We have adapted the Buckinghamshire Agreed Syllabus to meet the needs of our school community. Our curriculum ensures the children learn about a variety of religions and cultures from all over the world through enquiry-based learning.
We use video material from the BBC and a range of other recommended online resources to support planning. We also have a rich stock of religious props and artefacts in school, which are available to all year groups.
In the Early Years, the teaching of RE takes a holistic approach. RE is rooted within the seven key areas of learning and development. How and what is taught depends on the half-termly topic and which world faith celebrations are happening through the year.
In KS1 and KS2, each class has a 1 hour RE lesson every week, focusing on the half-termly RE topic.
Curriculum Impact
Our RE lessons open the minds of our pupils; building their awareness and understanding that people can have different views, celebrations, and customs.
Learning about the different faiths of the people around them develops empathy and respect for people of all faiths.
The Bucks Agreed Syllabus has four main aims for learners:
- To understand the nature, role and influence of religion in the world.
- To pursue personal quest for meaning, purpose and value.
- To formulate reasoned opinion / argument.
- To promote understanding of and respect for different beliefs and life-styles.
Key Subject Documents
Useful Links
Children may find the following links useful to further their knowledge on a certain topic or to simply learn something new.
If you would like to discuss withdrawing from part or all of the RE curriculum, then please contact office@wgpglt.co.uk to request this in writing. A member of the Senior Leadership Team and RE Leader will arrange a meeting to discuss this further and to see how the school can accommodate your request.