‘This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.’ - Dalai Lama

The study of religion and belief is an indispensable part of a complete education because of their influence on individuals, culture, behaviour and national life. Most religions and beliefs offer answers to life’s deepest questions which most young people are, as they grow into independence and work out how to live a good life. RE provides opportunities for children and young people to reflect and analyse, to discuss and debate, to explore and discover, and to learn more about the world in which they live.

We emphasise the importance of children being aware of and respecting the needs of others in a caring, multi-cultural community. The children will learn about religions by focusing on traditional belief systems. This will be developed by considering questions of human experience in the light of the children’s knowledge of the religion and learn from this by being encouraged to develop their own beliefs and values.

Our RE curriculum enables pupils to:

• Acquire and develop knowledge and understanding of Christianity and other principal religions represented in Great Britain.

• Develop an understanding of the influence of beliefs, values and traditions on individuals, communities, societies and cultures.

• Develop the ability to make reasoned and informed judgements about religious and moral issues, with reference to the principal religions represented in Great Britain.

• Develop awareness of and respond to fundamental questions of life raised by human experience and how religious teaching can relate to them.

• Reflect on their own beliefs, values and experiences in the light of their study.

• Develop a positive attitude towards other people respecting their right to hold beliefs different to their own and living in a society of diverse religions.