The national curriculum (Wakefield Agreed Syllabus) for RE aims to ensure that all pupils:
Lower Key Stage 2
Throughout key stage 2, pupils learn about Christianity and at least two of the other principal religions, recognising the impact of religion and belief locally, nationally and globally. They make connections between differing aspects of religion and consider the different forms of religious expression. They consider the beliefs, teachings, practices and ways of life central to religion. They learn about sacred texts and other sources and consider their meanings. They begin to recognise diversity in religion, learning about similarities and differences both within and between religions and beliefs and the importance of dialogue between them. They extend the range and use of specialist vocabulary. They recognise the challenges involved in distinguishing between ideas of right and wrong, and valuing what is good and true. They communicate their ideas, recognising other people’s viewpoints. They consider their own beliefs and values and those of others in the light of their learning in religious education.
During KS1 and KS2 RE, pupils will explore and learn about:
Lower Key Stage 2:
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 LKS2 use a variety of learning techniques in RE, ranging from artwork, long written pieces, short burst opinion writing, drawing and practical activities and investigations. Their big books showcase their varied learning perfectly. 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 Foundation Stage.