Religious Education

At The Churchside Federation we explore Religion and its impact through a series of enquiries. This may be religion specific e.g. How do Hindus express beliefs about God? or cover a subject that is multi-faith e.g. How does celebration bring a community together?

We cover the theology of a religion (how a faith worships and the stories associated with a faith), the social and human sciences of a religion (how a religion impacts on a believer’s life and what they do) and philosophy (what a faith believes and the different views within this). We have a series of Age Related Expectations that suggest what children should be able to discuss for each Year group.

We strive to make Religious Education a fun and engaging subject with debates, role play, enjoying different celebrations and pilgrimages that enhance the children’s understanding and respect of different faiths around the world.

Below is the enquiry map for 2024-25 of the different enquiry questions we will cover from Reception to year 6 at the Churchside Federation, allowing children to be able to hold balanced and well informed conversations on religions and worldviews. 

RE Enquiry MapDownload

Gooderstone follow a rolling programme and their enquiry questions for 2024/25 can be found here:

RE LTP 2024-25 GooderstoneDownload

Below are our RE golden threads, explaining the multi- disciplinary approach to learning in RE, supporting our children in becoming religiously literate.

RE Golden ThreadsDownload

RE Statement of Entitlement for Church Schools

RE Age Related Expections Overview across Key Stages

RE Subject Leader Reasonable AdjustmentsDownload

Religious Education makes a distinctive and substantial contribution to the delivery of SMSC:-

  • Learn about beliefs, values and the concept of spirituality.
  • Reflect on the significance of religious teaching in their own lives. Children become religiously literate, developing respect for the right of others to hold beliefs different from their own.
  • Show an understanding of the influence of religion on society.
  • Appreciation and understanding of different cultures, religions and traditions.

RE and SMSC at Churchside Federation:

Spiritual: RE encourages children to become religiously literate and allows them to explore different beliefs and experiences, building respect for the diversity of faith, culture, and values in our society. RE equally encompasses children reflecting on their own lives and beliefs and this is achieved through rich discussion and an approach which fosters creativity, developing both awareness of themselves and the wider community.

Moral:  RE helps students recognize a clearly defined sense of right and wrong, understand consequences, and investigate moral and ethical issues, discussing current world affairs and questioning the world around them. RE is a fundamental platform for developing and promoting tolerance to live in harmony with others in an ever-changing world.  

Social: RE promotes an appreciation of diversity in our communities and citizenship within local, national and global communities, emphasising sensitivity to their values and beliefs.  Religious Education also equips pupils to challenge inequalities and disadvantages associated with race, gender, class and ability.

Cultural: RE focuses on appreciating cultural influences, and participating in cultural opportunities. RE also provides a platform to compare and discuss both religious beliefs and worldviews, with opportunities for self-awareness, celebrating diversity within our school culture background and beyond.