RE
Aim: That pupils learn about from and about religion, so they can understand the world around them.
We have designed a vocabulary rich curriculum that connects learning by building an understanding of ideas, concepts, chronology and themes through the framework of ‘here, there and then, now, next’. These thinking threads link learning meaningfully to create opportunities to learn from the past and present as well as equipping children for an ever-changing and exciting future.
In RE, we explore beliefs and values from here, there, and then, understanding how they shape our lives now and preparing us to respect diverse perspectives next.
Our curriculum is structured and supported through the use of the Cornwall Agreed Syllabus for RE as well as the understanding Christianity scheme. RE is taught weekly, focusing on the knowledge and skills in the National Curriculum.
Through their R.E. learning, the children are able to;
- to make links between their own lives and those of others in their community and in the wider world
- develop an understanding of other people’s cultures and ways of life
- extend their knowledge and understanding of religions and beliefs
- develop a religious vocabulary and interpret religious symbolism in a variety of forms
- reflect on questions of meaning, offering their own thoughtful and informed insights into religious and secular world-views
- explore ultimate questions of beliefs and values in relation to a range of contemporary issues in an ever-changing society
RE is taught as a discrete subject in blocked units. When planning and delivering RE lessons, teachers consider the unique circumstances of Halwin School alongside the needs of the pupils in their class. There are opportunities for assessment build into each lesson, enabling teacher to identify where further reinforcement of key concepts may be required.