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. Below is a breakdown for each key stage of the End of Key Stage Statements provided by the SACRE. 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 and collective worship.
Reception Class bring RE to life by exploring the Christian tradition of Baptism with the support of Rector Phillip from The Parish of Odd Rode
Daily Collective Worship
At our school, Collective Worship is an important part of daily life and provides an opportunity for our whole school community to come together in reflection, celebration, and spiritual development. Through whole-school assemblies, pupils are encouraged to explore and reflect on values that help them grow as caring, respectful, and responsible individuals.
Each period of Collective Worship focuses on a particular value, such as Hope, Forgiveness, Respect, or Kindness. Through stories, discussion, music, and moments of quiet reflection, pupils are given the opportunity to consider how these values can be lived out in their daily lives and relationships with others.
Collective Worship supports pupils' personal development, promotes a sense of belonging within our school community, and encourages them to reflect on their own beliefs, experiences, and aspirations in a respectful and inclusive environment.
Our Curriculum
At Scholar Green Primary School, we have designed our Religious Education curriculum with the intent that our children will become resilient, accepting, mindful and inquisitive learners. Our R.E. curriculum covers all the stautory elements from the Cheshire East syllabus (2022-2027) and allows children to discover and gain an insight into religions within the world that we live. We see the teaching of R.E. is vital for children to understand others' beliefs and make connections between their own values. It is our role to ensure pupils are being inquisitive by asking questions about the world around them by allowing pupils to gain high quality experiences.
Religious Education contributes dynamically to children and young people’s education in schools by provoking challenging questions about meaning and purpose of life, beliefs about God, ultimate reality, issues of life and death and issues of right and wrong and what it means to be human. In Religious Education they learn about and from religions and worldviews in local, national, and global contexts, to discover, explore and consider different answers to these important questions. They learn to weigh up the value of wisdom from different sources, to develop and express their own insights in response, and to agree or disagree respectfully. It is not the intention of Religious Education in maintained schools to promote the beliefs of any one religion/religious denomination or worldview.
We will deliver a curriculum that:
Promotes the values and attitudes necessary for citizenship in a multi-faith and multi-racial society through developing understanding of, respect for, and dialogue with people of different beliefs, practices, races and cultures.
Provides learners with the essential knowledge in order to develop their understandign of the principal religious traditions and beliefs represented in the UK.
Celebrates the community at Scholar Green Primary School.
Teaching should equip pupils with systematic knowledge and understanding of a range of religions and worldviews, enabling them to develop their own ideas, values, and identities. It should develop in pupils an aptitude for dialogue so that they can participate positively in society with its diverse religions and secular and non-religious worldviews.
Our curriculum embraces the community in which it is situated, recognising local places of worship.
Is inclusive, develops self-confidence and identifies that all our children are unique and therefore we should all be tolerant of each others' beliefs
Encourages our children to be inquisitive about others' beliefs developing inquiry based R.E. skills that allow them to culturally aware of the world around them.
Promotes equality and understanding of the British values and ensures they are prepared for life in modern Britain.
Religious education is generally taught on a weekly basis. We have designed a curriculum that provides children with exposure to a range of religions and enables them to develop their understanding by returning to the religion and building their knowledge, focusing on key aspects of that religion. We also ensure there are units of work that introduce children to different themes across a number of religions, so they develop their understanding of similarities and differences between the different religions.
Every pupil has a statutory entitlement to Religious Education as it makes a distinctive contribution to a broad and balanced curriculum. Pupils should be given the opportunity to explore the role and significance of religion in society and the important beliefs and values that shape the world today. Religious Education helps pupils understand the religious and spiritual experiences of others and the ways in which it gives adherents a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives.
EYFS Nativity Photos
Religious Education in Action
During RE lessons, we encourage children to reflect, empathise, question and investigate, while making connections between different religious beliefs where appropriate. We explore a wide range of religious traditions and examine the beliefs and practices that underpin Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Hindu Dharma. Respect for the views of believers, as well as for one another, is a fundamental aspect of our spiritual and moral education. Our aim is to provide opportunities for pupils to engage, encounter, enquire and respond with sensitivity, thoughtfulness and understanding.
Throughout their time at Scholar Green, children create a ‘Hand of 5’ for each religion they study. Each hand records five key facts about that religion, helping pupils to consolidate and recall their learning. As they progress through the year groups, children build a collection of these hands, which they can revisit to reflect on previous learning and make connections with new knowledge. This approach supports long-term retention and helps pupils develop a deeper understanding of different faiths over time.
Pupil Voice in RE
Christmas Carols at All Saints' Church
Pupils visit All Saints' Church to take part in Christmas carol celebrations. This visit helps children develop an understanding of Christian beliefs, traditions and worship practices. By experiencing carols in a church setting, pupils can explore the significance of Christmas for Christians and appreciate the role of the church within the local community. The visit also encourages respect for different faiths and traditions while providing opportunities for reflection, spiritual development and community engagement.
