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Subject information
– Religious Education

At Kirk Ella St. Andrew’s Community Primary School we believe Religious Education to be integral to the development of our pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Through our teaching of Religious Education, we want to promote respect and open-mindedness towards others regardless of their faith and beliefs. Through an enquiry-based approach, we aim to help pupils to investigate a diverse range of issues, developing their understanding and appreciation for the expression of beliefs, cultural practices and influence of different faiths and worldviews to equip them to find a sense of belonging with the local, national and international community.

RE will be taught each week or blocked together into meaningful units of work and follows the current East Riding Agreed Syllabus. Each unit of work builds upon previous learning and provides an extension onto the next unit. The children will be taught a range of themes through the lens of Social Sciences, Theology and Philosophy and this will encompass a variety of religious faiths and world views in an enquiry-based approach where learners are encouraged to find out how different issues in life can be viewed. The children are also helped to make their own personal learning journey in RE from Foundation to Year 6, revisiting themes and building on prior knowledge as they progress in order to develop an accurate knowledge of the complexity and diversity of different faith and world views.

The impact of our curriculum will be evident in the children’s work and also through discussion with them during Pupil Voice sessions. This will then inform the planning of the next units of work so that knowledge is built upon layer by layer as they progress through their primary years. Judgements will be made as to how much confidence a child has developed as they undertake their journey at different stages so that by the time pupils leave in Year 6 they should have accessed a broad range of religious and world views, giving them a solid base for further developing their tolerance and understanding of the diverse society in which we live.

The Religious Education Curriculum Overview (Jan 2020)

Further information:

Comprehensive Personal Development: The school offers a comprehensive personal, social, and health education curriculum that includes opportunities for pupils to explore life in modern Britain.

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Positive Attitudes: Pupils are eager to learn and have positive attitudes towards their lessons, with a calm and purposeful atmosphere evident in classrooms.

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Effective Safeguarding: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with well-trained staff who know the pupils and community well, reporting concerns in a timely manner and working successfully with external agencies to support pupils and their families.

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Ambitious Curriculum: The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that helps pupils deepen their knowledge and prepares them well for the next stage of their education.

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Supportive Leadership: Staff are positive about the school’s leaders and the professional support they receive. Governors and representatives of the local authority know the school well and bring valuable skills to their roles.

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Reading Focus: The school has prioritized developing a love of reading among pupils, creating a literature-rich environment and supporting pupils to become confident, fluent readers.

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Caring Environment: Staff care for pupils well, providing an ambitious learning environment where pupils feel safe and supported by trusted adults.

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Effective Mathematics Curriculum: The recently refreshed mathematics curriculum is well-planned, helping pupils build their understanding with regular opportunities to recap knowledge and address misconceptions.

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Empowered Staff: Subject leaders are knowledgeable and passionate, inspiring teachers and delivering exceptional physical education where pupils engage in precise learning activities and enjoy success in inter- and intra-school events.

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Strong Early Years Provision: The early years curriculum is well-planned, supporting and challenging children’s interests, with a clear focus on personal, social, and emotional development.

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