Religious Education

At Scholar Green, our Religious Education curriculum encourages children to develop understanding, respect and curiosity about the beliefs, values and traditions of different religions and worldviews. Through thoughtful discussion, reflection and engaging learning experiences, pupils are supported to explore important questions about meaning, identity and belonging, helping them to develop their own sense of understanding while appreciating the diversity of the world around them. We encourage open-mindedness and respectful dialogue, enabling children to learn from each other and develop empathy for different perspectives. Where appropriate, learning is enriched through visitors and artefacts, helping to bring religious and cultural learning to life.

At Scholar Green, we follow the Cheshire East SACRE (Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education) Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education and Worldviews. The syllabus supports pupils in developing religious literacy and encourages them to explore beliefs, ethics and lifestyles in an inclusive and meaningful way. Through this curriculum, children are encouraged to ask questions, think critically and reflect on how beliefs and values shape individuals, communities and society.

Throughout their time at Scholar Green, children learn about a range of religious and non-religious worldviews. Christianity is studied alongside other principal religions and worldviews, including Judaism, Islam and Hindu Dharma. Through our enquiry units, we reflect on the backgrounds, experiences and interests of the children within our school community and may explore additional beliefs and perspectives, for example, from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Alongside religious beliefs, pupils explore a variety of worldviews and non-religious perspectives, including Humanism and atheism, enabling them to develop understanding, respect and appreciation for the diversity of beliefs and ways of life within modern Britain and the wider world.

Our RE curriculum also strongly supports the promotion of British Values, particularly mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. Through learning about a wide range of religions and worldviews, children develop an appreciation of diversity and are encouraged to challenge stereotypes, value differences and show respect towards others. By exploring both religious and non-religious perspectives, pupils learn the importance of empathy, understanding and living positively within a diverse society. At Scholar Green, we aim to nurture thoughtful, respectful and reflective learners who understand the importance of tolerance, inclusion and mutual respect in today’s society.

Parents and carers have the right to withdraw their child from all or part of the RE curriculum.