Implementation

We have implemented the Locally Agreed Syllabus for Calderdale, Kirklees and Leeds: Believing and Belonging in West Yorkshire. The syllabus provides a clear, sequential and structured programme of learning which has been carefully and coherently planned in order to meet the needs of all the pupils at our school.

In EYFS, R.E. will be taught through links to religious festivals and other topics being taught.

In KS1, children will study Christianity, Islam and other world views.

In KS2, children will study Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism and other world views.

Discrete units of work are taught in blocks at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Units follow a two-year cycle which is planned and sequenced to ensure progression of knowledge and expectations. These units provide the opportunities to:

•  Investigate the beliefs and practices of religions and other world views.
•  Investigate how religions and other world views address questions of meaning, purpose and value.
•  Investigate how religions and other world views influence morality, identity and diversity

Enquiry and investigation is always at the heart of our teaching in R.E. and each unit begins with a question which children are able to explore and discuss. Children will be guided to analyse the question, investigate relevant beliefs, practices and ways of life and give a reasoned, critical response.

Knowledge organisers will be provided at the beginning of each block which outline prior learning and set out the knowledge content for each specific block.

Experiences and enrichment opportunities will be provided where possible to enhance the teaching and learning of RE, including handling artefacts, using imaginative play or drama, meeting visitors from faith communities and making visits to places of worship. These will be planned to ensure the children at our school develop a deeper understanding of the diverse world beyond our own local community.