Religious Education

We have a carefully planned RE curriculum that covers a wide range of religions and non‑religious world views. We use Believing and Belonging (the agreed syllabus for West Yorkshire) alongside the Understanding Christianity materials to support the teaching of Christianity.

Believing and Belonging ensures that children are given regular opportunities to explore a broad range of different religions and non‑religious world views throughout their time in Primary School.

Understanding Christianity is structured around seven core Christian concepts. As children move through school, beginning in the Foundation Stage and progressing to Year 6, they explore these concepts in depth through a variety of engaging and inspiring activities.

By using Believing and Belonging alongside Understanding Christianity, we ensure that children develop strong religious literacy.

As a church school, Christianity forms at least 50% of our RE teaching. However, it is equally important to us that all pupils learn about and understand all faiths, races and cultures with respect. The teaching of other faiths is therefore essential in helping pupils develop their own spiritual and philosophical convictions, and in supporting them to explore and enrich their own beliefs and values.

Our combination of Believing and Belonging and Understanding Christianity enables us to deliver a holistic and balanced RE curriculum. We use a variety of teaching approaches, including art, music, discussion, thinking skills, drama, artefacts, images, stories, and opportunities for reflection.

Through this curriculum, pupils gain the knowledge and understanding they need of a range of religions and world views. They develop their own ideas, values and identities, and leave our school with an appreciation of diverse beliefs, an ability to participate positively in a multicultural society, and a deep respect for others.

Parental Right of Withdrawal

In the UK, parents have the right to withdraw their child from Religious Education if they wish to make their own alternative provision. This alternative provision is the responsibility of the parents.

If a pupil is withdrawn from RE, the school retains a duty of care for the child but is not required to provide alternative lessons.