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Religious Education in our Federation: Be the Light – Think Deeply, Live Respectfully, Understand Others
Religious Education in our Federation is a thoughtful and enriching journey that begins with children’s natural curiosity about the world, people, and the big questions of life. From their earliest experiences in school, pupils are encouraged to explore ideas about belief, belonging, right and wrong, and what it means to live a good life. Through stories, discussion, and reflection, children begin to develop respect for themselves and others, and an understanding that people may hold different beliefs and worldviews.
As children progress through school, their understanding deepens. Our carefully sequenced RE curriculum takes pupils from the familiar to the wider world, building secure knowledge of a range of religions and worldviews. Children explore how beliefs are expressed through practices, festivals, values, and everyday life, and how faith and belief can shape identity, community, and behaviour. They are encouraged to ask thoughtful questions, make connections, and reflect on their own ideas as well as those of others.
RE learning in our Federation is rooted in lived experience and real-world relevance. Pupils engage in values-led activities that allow them to put learning into action, such as supporting charities including WaterAid, linking teachings about compassion, justice, and responsibility to global issues. These experiences help children understand how beliefs and values can inspire positive action and social change.
Learning extends beyond the classroom through encounters with different perspectives and communities. Visitors, including representatives of faiths and worldviews such as Humanism, enrich pupils’ understanding by sharing personal experiences and ethical viewpoints. Where appropriate, pupils also engage with diverse communities beyond their local area, helping them see how belief and identity are lived out in modern Britain.
We also mark key religious festivals and national or global awareness days, such as Diwali, Ramadan, Easter, and Remembrance. These moments provide opportunities for reflection, remembrance, and discussion of shared human values.
Through Religious Education, we aim to develop thoughtful, empathetic, and informed young people. We want our pupils to think deeply about belief and meaning, live respectfully alongside others, and develop a genuine understanding of the diverse world in which they live.
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