At Holywell Primary, Religious Education lessons enable children to have rich and informed discussions about religions and non-religious worldwide views in a safe space, so they can explore and develop their understanding of people, cultures, faiths and relationships.

They make connections and develop a sense of open-mindedness, shared understanding, tolerance and inclusion. They listen carefully to others, respecting and valuing their opinions and beliefs.

In line with the Worcestershire agreed syllabus, our R.E curriculum forms a ‘spiral curriculum’, so that pupils encounter and engage with the core concepts on a number of occasions, therefore, embedding their learning of Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Judaism. Within each key stage we learn about Christianity, together with at least one other principal religion as well as non-religious worldviews such as Humanism.

All students participate in Religious Education lessons regardless of ability, special educational needs, or disability. We create an inclusive learning environment where each child can engage meaningfully in the curriculum, with adaptations made as necessary. Parents and carers should be aware that they have the legal right to withdraw their child from all, or part, of Religious Education if they wish.

Our Religious Education lessons are interactive and engaging. We provide a range of creative activities to enrich the curriculum through dance, drama, music and art. Children visit places of worship, have frequent visitors into school, share celebrations of festivals and have opportunities to handle artefacts and replicas.

Observations and conversations with children allow us to assess their ability to confidently contribute to peer discussion and express thoughts, questions and views articulately. As children are ready, they move on with their learning, allowing them all to make progress from their individual starting points.