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    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.

    Parental Right to Withdraw from Religious Education

    At our school, Religious Education (RE) plays an important role in helping children develop an understanding and respect for different religions, beliefs and world-views. Through our RE curriculum, we encourage pupils to explore faith, reflect on their own beliefs and appreciate the diversity of the world around them.

    In accordance with statutory requirements, parents and carers have the legal right to withdraw their child from all or part of Religious Education.

    We encourage any parent or carer considering withdrawal to contact the Headteacher to discuss the RE curriculum and the arrangements that can be made. Parents and carers are not required to provide a reason for their decision, and any request for withdrawal will be respected.

    Where a child is withdrawn from RE, appropriate supervision will be provided during these lessons.

     

    1. RE Curriculum Map

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