The national curriculum (Wakefield Agreed Syllabus) for RE aims to ensure that all pupils:
Key Stage 1
Throughout key stage 1, pupils explore Christianity and at least one other principal religion. They learn about different beliefs about God and the world around them. They encounter and respond to a range of stories, artefacts and other religious materials. They learn to recognise that beliefs are expressed in a variety of ways, and begin to use specialist vocabulary. They begin to understand the importance and value of religion and belief, especially for other children and their families. Pupils ask relevant questions and develop a sense of wonder about the world, using their imaginations. They talk about what is important to them and others, valuing themselves, reflecting on their own feelings and experiences and developing a sense of belonging.
During KS1 and KS2 RE, pupils will explore and learn about:
Key Stage 1:
Investigation of religions and worldviews
By the end of this stage, as a MINIMUM requirement, pupils will be taught to:
Knowledge and understanding of Christianity
By the end of this stage, as a MINIMUM requirement, pupils will be taught to:
Knowledge and understanding of religions or worldviews other than Christianity
By the end of this stage, as a MINIMUM requirement, pupils will be taught to: [for example, depending on selected tradition]:
As a new addition to our RE curriculum, the children are now involved in creating their own 'Big Book'. This book is used in lessons to showcase the children's work in a creative way, all the children are actively encouraged to write, draw or colour in the book to represent their learning in different ways.
Children in KS1 have the opportunity to write their thoughts and opinions in the big book in short bursts or longer pieces of paper. Their pictures, photographs of the children and drawings are used to complete the book. Children love being able to create the pages and show off their learning, as well as look back on what they have already learnt.
Here is a couple of pictures from the current 'Big Books' in KS1.