Religious Education
RE Intent
At Greasby Infant School, our RE curriculum develops the qualities and attributes children
need to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society and the global
community. Our children are predominantly white British with a minority from a different
religious background. Therefore, we strive to provide our children with a breadth of
experiences, educating them in the principal religions which they may not have opportunity
to encounter in their everyday lives. We wish them to approach new experiences with
openness, compassion and acceptance and develop an understanding of a world which is ever
growing in diversity.
Our belief is that as a result of using an enquiry-based model, children’s critical thinking
skills can be developed, their motivation to learn increased and their knowledge and
understanding of, and empathy with people and their belief, religious or otherwise, will be
enhanced.
Implementation
At Greasby Infant School, RE is taught to all age groups through weekly sessions.
curriculum. This is supplemented with additional resources when necessary to
provide tailored and first-hand experiences for our children.
implementation. Every unit (enquiry) is based around a key question. The key
question for the enquiry is such that it demands an answer that weighs up ‘evidence’
(subject knowledge) and reaches a conclusion based on this. This necessitates
children using their subject knowledge and applying it to the enquiry question,
rather than this knowledge being an end in itself. Discovery RE focuses on critical
thinking skills, on personal reflection into the child’s own thoughts and feelings. On
• What is my starting point (human experience) in my own world?
Step 2 – Investigation
• What do I need to know ABOUT the world of religion to support my enquiry?
Step 3 – Evaluation
• Critical reflection on the knowledge I have now gained. What is my answer to the
enquiry?
Step 4 – Expression
• How does this enquiry affect my position/starting point?
experiences to encourage learning such as visiting the local church, meeting religious
speakers, handling real artefacts and learning through stories and drama where
possible.
Impact
The impact of the RE curriculum is constantly monitored through assessment opportunities
including:
the World’
End of term assessments in KS1 including end of unit quizzes
Reviewing evidence of pupil progress uploaded to Tapestry
Subject Leader monitoring – learning walks, book looks and lesson observations
Pupil voice – surveys, questionnaires
following ways. They will:
Have a good understanding of beliefs, religions and the wider world.
Understand the importance of respect, tolerance and understanding for all those
around them including themselves.
Build secure vocabulary which allows them to talk confidently and fluently about
their learning.
Develop their abilities to articulate and communicate ideas, opinions and feelings
about their own religion and that of others.
Answer questions about worldviews through an enquiry-based approach
Develop a sense of awe, wonder and mystery
Develop their sense of identity and belonging to help them flourish as citizens within
their community.
Talk about the similarities and differences between their own and others beliefs
with respect and open mindedness.
Create lasting memories from a range of religious experiences
Parents do have the right to withdraw their child from part or whole RE lessons.