​​​​​​​Intent

At Grange First School, our Religious Education (RE) curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, respect, and understanding of the beliefs, values, and traditions that shape our world. We want our children to explore big questions about life, faith, and morality, helping them to develop a sense of identity and belonging in a diverse and ever-changing society.

Through RE, children learn about a range of religions and worldviews, recognising both the uniqueness and shared values of different communities. They are encouraged to reflect on their own ideas and experiences while learning to appreciate and respect those of others.

We aim to build children’s understanding of:
• Beliefs and Teachings – learning about different religions, sacred texts, and key figures.
• Practices and Lifestyles – understanding how beliefs are expressed through worship, celebrations, and daily life.
• Meaning and Purpose – exploring life’s big questions and developing their own sense of meaning, values, and identity.
• Values and Belonging – reflecting on how beliefs influence moral choices, relationships, and communities.

Through a carefully sequenced curriculum, children develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes that foster tolerance, empathy, and critical thinking. Our intent is that pupils leave us as:
• Happy, confident learners who are curious about the beliefs and cultures of others.
• Reflective individuals who think deeply about their own values and the impact of their choices.
• Respectful and kind citizens who appreciate diversity and promote understanding in their community and beyond.
• Learners who experience an inclusive curriculum that values all voices and perspectives.

2. Implementation

RE is taught through engaging, thought-provoking lessons that build knowledge and understanding progressively from Early Years through to Year 4.

• In Early Years, children explore special people, places, and times, developing an awareness of their own experiences and those of others.
• In Key Stage 1 and LKS2, children learn about major world religions and worldviews, exploring beliefs, stories, symbols, and practices through a range of creative and interactive activities.
• We bring RE to life through experiences such as visits to places of worship, visitors from different faith communities, stories, drama, and art.
• Lessons encourage enquiry, discussion, and reflection, helping children to think, question, interpret and to express their ideas.
• Teachers adapt lessons to meet the needs of all pupils, ensuring that every child feels valued, included, and able to achieve.
• Children’s learning and reflections are recorded in class floor books, which celebrate their discussions, creative work, and shared thinking. These floor books provide evidence of progression and capture the collaborative nature of RE learning across the school.

Core Expectations
These shared expectations underpin our approach to learning in RE and across the wider school community:

• We take turns to speak.
• We use kind and positive words.
• We listen to each other.
• We have the Right to Pass.
• We only use names when giving compliments or when being positive.
• We respect each other’s privacy (confidentiality).

These expectations create a safe, inclusive environment where all children feel heard, valued, and respected. This is essential for the sensitive and reflective discussions that take place in Religious Education.

3. Impact

By the time our children leave Grange First School, they will:
• Have a secure understanding of key beliefs, stories, and practices across a range of faiths and worldviews.
• Be able to express their thoughts and questions about religion, belief, and meaning using appropriate vocabulary.
• Show respect, empathy, and open-mindedness when learning about the beliefs and traditions of others.
• Reflect thoughtfully on their own beliefs, values, and sense of purpose.
• Contribute positively to our school and wider community, showing kindness, tolerance, and responsibility.

We know our RE curriculum is successful when children speak with interest and respect about different beliefs, ask thoughtful questions about the world around them, and demonstrate curiosity and compassion in their everyday actions.

We regularly review our RE curriculum through pupil voice, assessment, floor book evidence, and teacher reflection to ensure it continues to inspire, challenge, and nurture every learner.