Curriculum Intent Overview

Our Religious Education (RE) curriculum aims to foster respect, tolerance, and appreciation for the rich tapestry of religious and non-religious world views that shape our local, national, and global communities. 

Content and Skills 

Throughout Key Stage 3, our pupils will study the "Big 6" religions (Christianity, Buddhism, Sikhism, Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism) as well as non-religious world views, such as Humanism. This thematic approach will enable them to develop a solid foundation of core subject knowledge, which they can then apply to explore complex issues related to beliefs, practices, and the role of religion in society. 

Alongside this content knowledge, pupils will hone critical thinking, analysis, and evaluative skills, allowing them to engage with diverse perspectives, challenge misconceptions, and form their own well-reasoned viewpoints on religious, philosophical, and spiritual matters. 

Progression 

Our Religious Education curriculum is carefully sequenced to build upon students' prior knowledge and skills, ensuring a coherent and progressive learning journey from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4. In Key Stage 3, students will develop a foundational understanding of diverse religious and non-religious world views, as well as the skills to engage with complex philosophical and ethical questions. As they move into Key Stage 4, pupils will delve deeper into specific religious and philosophical traditions, honing their critical thinking and evaluative skills to tackle complex moral dilemmas and engage in substantive, well-reasoned debates. 

Wider Impact 

Through our transformative Religious Education curriculum, we aim to nurture pupils who are not only knowledgeable about the world's religions and belief systems, but who also possess the empathy, critical thinking and personal qualities to thrive as engaged, responsible citizens. By cultivating pupils' appreciation for diversity and their capacity for nuanced, respectful dialogue, we hope to empower them to make positive contributions to their local and global communities, and to become agents of change in the pursuit of a more just, equitable and harmonious society.