The Church of England’s Statement of Entitlement
RE Statement of Entitlement for Church Schools (1)
As a Shropshire school, we use the Shropshire Agreed Syllabus along with the the Understanding Christianity resource.
Principle Aim at Claverley CE Primary
The principal aim of religious education is to explore what people believe and what difference this makes to how they live, so that pupils can gain the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to handle questions raised by religion and belief, reflecting on their own ideas and ways of living.
Intent
Our curriculum is based on our core vision and mission
‘Encourage one another, and build each other up’ (1 Thessalonians 5:11) to make the best of the lives we have been gifted by God by believing we can change things for the better; respecting our environment and each other; supporting our friends and community and taking every opportunity to learn.
Our curriculum is built upon a progression of knowledge, skills and understanding from EYFS to Year six. It is reviewed, refined and adapted (by class teachers and subject leaders) to ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of our children. We use the Shropshire Agreed Syllabus (2021-2026)
Religions covered
Reception –Children will encounter Christianity and other faiths, as part of their growing sense of self, their own community and their place within it.
Consideration of other religions and nonreligious worldviews can occur at any key stage, as appropriate to the school context.
5–7s Key Stage 1 –Christians, Jews and Muslims.
7–11s Key Stage 2 – Christians, Muslims, Hindus and Jews.
Our curriculum (from EYFS to Year 6) provides opportunities for all children to explore what people believe and what difference this makes to how they live. All our children can acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to handle questions raised by religion and belief. This will enable them to reflect on their own ideas and ways of living. We want our children to make sense of a range of religious and non-religious beliefs in order to appreciate and appraise the significance of different ways of life both locally and in the wider world.
It is also our intention for children to make connections between religious and non-religious beliefs to challenge ideas and evaluate thoughtfully with increasing clarity and understanding. Being equipped with a secure level of knowledge will give all children the opportunity to develop culturally, emotionally, intellectually, socially and spiritually particularly as they go to secondary school and in their lives beyond.
Implementation.
All children have an entitlement to religious education and this subject is a necessary part of a broad and balanced curriculum.
Coverage of our curriculum objectives are met through the Shropshire Agreed Syllabus 2021-2026 which incorporates Understanding Christianity. There is a two year rebased on our mixed-age classes.
The programmes of study drawn up by our local SACRE reflect the fact that the religious traditions in Great Britain are in the main Christian, while taking account of the teaching and practices of the other principal religions represented in Great Britain.
All children partake in weekly R.E lessons. Our curriculum enables all children to achieve the learning outcomes at the end of each key stage. Opportunities are planned within each unit of R.E for children to engage, talk, dramatise, read, write and reflect both independently and through co-operation with others.
Work is provided to facilitate discussion and challenge whilst allowing children to be creative and ambitious. This enables all children to progress and deepen their understanding from their starting points.
The needs of all children are met through planning and delivery of subject-specific skills. This is carried out in a variety of ways such as: differentiation through outcome or task, adult support, adapted tasks or materials and pre-teaching of skills and vocabulary where necessary.
On some occasions, skills, knowledge and understanding may be adapted to make learning accessible for all, whilst at the same time ensuring challenge.
Our curriculum is based on an underlying teaching approach where pupils encounter core concepts in religions and beliefs in a coherent way.
Making sense of beliefs
-Identify, describe, explain and analyse beliefs and concepts in the context of living religions and non-religious worldviews, using appropriate vocabulary
- explain how and why these beliefs are understood in different ways, by individuals and within communities
- recognise how and why sources of authority (e.g. texts, teachings, traditions, leaders) are used, expressed and interpreted in different ways, developing skills of interpretation
Understanding the impact
-examine and explain how and why people express their beliefs in diverse ways
- recognise and account for ways in which people put their beliefs into action in diverse ways, in their everyday lives, within their communities and in the wider world
- appreciate and appraise the significance of different ways of life and ways of expressing meaning
Making Connections
-evaluate, reflect on and enquire into key concepts and questions studied, responding thoughtfully and creatively, giving good reasons for their responses
- challenge the ideas studied, and allow the ideas studied to challenge their own thinking, articulating beliefs, values and commitments clearly in response
- discern possible connections between the ideas studied and their own ways of understanding the world, expressing their critical responses and personal reflections with increasing clarity and understanding
Impact
The impact of our R.E teaching can be seen in many ways: showing understanding and knowledge of other faiths and a respect, awareness and appreciation of these differences. As a result, children will show ambition, resilience and responsibility as they develop their knowledge and understanding.
We aim to celebrate children’s achievements in this subject in a variety of ways. This could include displays, celebration assemblies, sharing on school website, peer evaluation and whole class discussions. This not only supports pupils’ self-esteem and motivation but raises the profile of the subject throughout the school community.
Our developing R.E curriculum is being monitored and reviewed by the R.E subject leader to ensure the intent and implementation of the curriculum is reflected in the day to day teachings at Claverley. A wide range of evidence is gathered through: work scrutiny, teacher and pupil conferencing or surveys, and learning walks. From this, the impact of our curriculum will be analysed and the necessary adaptations and alterations will be made to support the learning of all children.
RE-Long-Term-Plan
RE Progression of Skills map (1)
RE in EYFS
Understanding Christianity Handbook
RE vocabulary
SHROPSHIRE Agreed Syllabus
RE Key Questions(1)
RE End of phase outcomes
As a school, we promote our core Christian Values. Each value has a specific focus for every half-term. This is especially focused through assemblies, the RE and PSHE curriculum. We believe that these core values are fundamental in helping to develop our children to be responsible citizens of the future.
Collective Worship has a central position in our school and is held daily. Collective Worship is carefully planned through our half-termly Christian values as well as covering other key festivals. Worship provides opportunities for spiritual, cultural, moral and social development. We aim to provide high quality worship which is stimulating and enjoyable for all participants. Worship sessions include opportunities for sharing experiences, singing, prayer and quiet reflection. Parents are entitled to withdraw their children from Collective Worship and should contact the Headteacher if they wish to exercise this right