Religious Education helps children explore faith, values, and beliefs in a respectful and welcoming environment. Through learning about Christianity and other world religions, pupils develop understanding, kindness, and a sense of community. RE encourages children to ask big questions about life and reflect on their own beliefs and experiences.

How St Barnabas C of E Primary School Meets the Church of England Statement of Entitlement for Religious Education

1Clear Purpose and Vision for RE

• School Vision: Through the hope Jesus inspires, we encourage one another and build each other up to be our best selves. 

• RE is treated as a core subject and is central to St Barnabas’ Christian distinctiveness.

• RE is regularly monitored to  ensure it supports the school’s Christian ethos.

 Curriculum

• St Barnabas has a bespoke curriculum which reflects its Christian foundation and pupils who attend our school. The curriculum is balanced and academically rigorous.

• At least 50% of curriculum time is dedicated to Christianity, with the remaining time covering world faiths and worldviews.

• The curriculum is progressively sequenced from EYFS to Year 6 and includes opportunities for enquiry, reflection, and discussion.

Time Allocation

• RE is taught weekly and meets the recommended 5% of curriculum time.

• RE learning is enriched through visits to places of worship. These are considered a central part to develop pupils' understanding and experiences. 

Inclusion and Respect

• The curriculum actively promotes respect for diversity and prepares pupils for life in modern Britain.

• Lessons explore similarities and differences between Christianity and other faiths/worldviews with sensitivity and care.

• RE contributes strongly to pupils’ SMSC development, British Values, and character education.

Impact

• Pupil voice shows that children speak confidently about Christianity, other world faiths, and their own beliefs.

• RE work shows depth, progression, and reflection, celebrated in books and displays across school.

• RE contributes to the school’s positive ethos, excellent behaviour, and pupils’ spiritual development.