From EYFS to Year 6, we follow the Discovery R.E. scheme which adopts an enquiry-based approach to teaching and learning. Over the course of their time at Primary school, the children will investigate 59 enquiry modules. Christianity is taught in every year group, with Christmas and Easter given progressive enquiries in line with the pupils’ year group. Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism are also taught explicitly through clear sequences of learning. The Discovery R.E. syllabus has been created to enable children to revisit and build on their prior knowledge of the different beliefs and practices taught across the school. The syllabus also allows for teachers to be flexible and adapt the term in which units are taught in their year group, to allow for cross-curricular links or involvement with parents and other members of the community. Staff are provided with support and training on Religious Education so that learning is taught to the highest ability. Children are asked to record their learning for RE in different ways, with a real focus upon discussion and collaboration. We ensure that children are given the key vocabulary needed to share their own religions with the class as well as show respect for others. We embed this level of respect through our School rules and through assemblies.

We provide our pupils with key Educational Visits to places of worship in the local community as well as bringing in knowledgeable visitors to share their faith and practices. Key religious events and festivals are celebrated in school including Chinese New Year, Diwali and Easter. A range of resources are used to further support the learning of the pupils in Religious Education alongside video clips and photographs.