Religious Education
Intent
RE aims to give children the knowledge, critical thinking skills, open minded and respectful attitude with which to investigate the world of religion and beliefs, and make their own decisions about what this means to them, whilst empathising with what it means to those who hold those beliefs. It also aims to enable children to grow spiritually by developing their awareness and skills of reflection, their experience of awe and wonder and their appreciation of stillness and silence.
We use Discovery RE, a comprehensive enquiry-based, teaching programme for Religious
Education for 4-11 year olds.
4 Step Enquiry Process for RE:
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Engagement
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Investigation
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Evaluation
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Expression
This process supports critical thinking, personal reflection, subject knowledge, and spiritual development, making RE more meaningful and engaging for all learners.