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RE Curriculum Intent
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To provide students with a knowledge and understanding of a range of religions and world views
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To enable students to express ideas and insights about the significance of religions and world views
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To enable students to gain skills needed to engage seriously with religions and world views
Year 7
RE is taught to Year 7 students in one allocated period per week.
The aims of RE are:
- To develop knowledge about Christianity, Judaism and Islam, with an emphasis on Christianity.
- To gain a greater understanding of God’s life, worship and places of worship within these three religions.
- To develop their fundamental sense of what is right and wrong.
| Topic | |
|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Who is Jesus? |
| Autumn 2 | The Birth of Jesus & The Meaning of Christmas |
| Spring 1 | Stories from the Bible & Christian Place of Worship |
| Spring 2 | The Meaning of Easter |
| Summer 1 | Jews & Judaism |
| Summer 2 | Muslims & Islam |
Year 8 & 9
Students in Key Stage 3 have one lesson of Religious Education (RE) every week.
The aims of RE in year 8 & 9 are:
- To extend their knowledge to the other main world religions, and their corresponding beliefs, values and traditions.
- To develop their understanding of the influence of these religions on individuals, families, communities and cultures.
- To develop an appreciation of and respect for other people’s beliefs and practises.
| Cycle 1 | Topic |
|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | What does it mean to be a Jew? |
| Autumn 2 | Harvest |
| Spring 1 | What do Muslims Believe? |
| Spring 2 | What Happened During Jesus’ Last Week on Earth? |
| Summer 1 | What does it mean to be a Hindu? |
| Summer 2 | What is the Buddhist way of life? |
| Cycle 2 | Topic |
|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | What does it mean to be a Sikh? |
| Autumn 2 | Why is light used as a symbol at Christmas? |
| Spring 1 | What does it mean to be a Muslim? |
| Spring 2 | Easter around the world |
| Summer 1 | Who are the Jews? |
| Summer 2 | Hindu use of images |
Year 10 & 11
KS4 Intent
- Students to fully develop a sense of identity and belonging within a multi-faith and multi-cultural society and global community.
- Students to fully understand the importance of having a respect for and sensitivity to others from a different faith with other beliefs.
- Students to understand the importance of combating prejudice and to be fully accepting of differences.
| Cycle 1 | Topic |
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| Autumn | Religion and Life Issues - Prejudice |
| Spring | Religion and Life Issues - Planet Earth |
| Summer | Religion and Citizenships - Relationships |
| Cycle 2 | Topic |
|---|---|
| Autumn | Religion and Citizenship – Human Rights |
| Spring | Religion and Life Issues – Animal Rights |
| Summer | Worship and Key Beliefs - Worship |
