Religious Education

Religious Education

At Discovery, we teach pupils to understand themselves and the world around them and to develop a sense of where they live, including access to opportunities that develop the cultural capital needed to raise aspirations. To communicate in different ways and to pose and answer questions using appropriate vocabulary. Pupils will develop key knowledge needed to progress onto a more formal curriculum.

EYFS and Informal Pathway

Pupils develop their Religious Education skills and knowledge by exploring ideas about the world, people, and different beliefs. They learn through stories, songs, and activities that introduce them to celebrations, traditions, and values from different religions and cultures. Through play and discussions, they learn to respect and appreciate differences, helping them develop a sense of belonging and curiosity about the world around them.

Semi Formal Pathway

Intent in religious education (and RE based activities) Pupils will understand themselves, each other and the world around them.Pupils develop knowledge and understanding that enables them to make sense of the world in which they live through being immersed in cultural experiences To develop a sense of tolerance and understand of each other and that their views and beliefs can be different. Pupils will communicate their understanding and ideas in different ways through sensory exploration, creatively, verbally and in their learning journeys.

In RE, by the end of the  semi-formal curriculum children will be able to: Appreciate that they live in a multicultural countryBegin to understand beliefs and teachings and that we can have different beliefs Understand how beliefs are conveyedReflect and begin to understand valuesUnderstand the main stories of ChristianityUnderstand Judaism in a simple formStudy other religions of interest to pupils related to their livesPupils begin to understand how we can live in harmony together, respecting one another’s cultures and traditions.

Knowledge organisers outline the key new knowledge for each unit and the prior knowledge needed for pupils to make meaningful connections to new learning.

EYFS Long Term Plans

Nursery

Reception

Informal Pathway Long Term Plans (Cycle A)

Year 1&2

Year 3&4

Year 5&6

Semi- Formal Pathway Long Term Plan

Year 9+ Curriculum Long Term Plan

The Explore and Expand Curriculum has been conceived to enable pupils to continue to develop their knowledge and skills of foundation subjects, such as history and art, plus broaden their experiences of a wide range of learning to support preparation for adulthood.

Social and Cultural

Explore and Expand Social and Cultural incorporates history, geography and RE.  It aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the world around us, whilst also encouraging pupils to take an interest in their own and different cultures and communities.  We aim to introduce pupils to significant people, places and events, opening their eyes to a wider world.

PFA	Autumn	Spring	Summer
FRC	Vikings Viking beliefs Viking ceremonies	Conflict Describe some Christian and Humanist values simply Express their own ideas about some big moral concepts Suggest reasons why it might be helpful to follow a moral code and why it might be difficult, offering different points of view	Industrial Revolution Laws to protect children (rights and responsibilities)Human rights (slavery)

Photos