RE
Curriculum Intent for Religious Education
Our RE curriculum aims to give pupils a deep, meaningful understanding of a range of religious and non‑religious worldviews. We want children to explore big questions about belief, identity, values and what it means to live well together. By delivering RE through six fully immersive days each year, we provide pupils with the time and space to think deeply, engage thoughtfully and experience learning that is memorable and transformative.
We follow the Wirral agreed syllabus, using its thematic structure to help pupils make connections across religions and recognise both similarities and differences in how people understand the world.
Our intent is for pupils to:
Develop curiosity about different beliefs and ways of life
Build secure knowledge of key concepts, practices and vocabulary
Reflect on their own ideas, values and experiences
Engage respectfully with diverse worldviews
Make meaningful links between RE and wider curriculum areas
Grow into empathetic, thoughtful and informed young citizens
'Religious Education provokes challenging questions about the ultimate meaning and purpose of life, beliefs about God, the self and the nature of reality, issues of right and wrong and what it means to be human. It develops pupils’ knowledge and understanding of Christianity, other principal religions, other religious traditions and other world views that offer answers to questions such as these. It offers opportunities for personal reflection and spiritual development. It enhances pupils’ awareness and understanding of religions and beliefs, teachings, practices and forms of expression, as well as of the influence of religion on individuals, families, communities and cultures.
Religious Education encourages pupils to learn from different religions, beliefs, values and traditions while exploring their own beliefs and questions of meaning. It challenges pupils to reflect on, consider, analyse, interpret and evaluate issues of truth, belief, faith and ethics and to communicate their responses.
Religious Education encourages pupils to develop their sense of identity and belonging. It enables them to flourish individually within their communities and as citizens in a pluralistic society and global community. Religious Education has an important role in preparing pupils for adult life, employment and lifelong learning. It enables pupils to develop respect for and sensitivity to others, in particular those whose faiths and beliefs are different from their own. It promotes discernment and enables pupils to combat prejudice.'
TAKEN FROM THE WIRRAL AGREED SYLLABUS FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. 2013.
Religious Education (RE) – Right of Withdrawal
At Prescot Primary School, Religious Education (RE) is taught in line with the requirements of the National Curriculum and our agreed syllabus.
Parents and Carers have the legal right to withdraw their child from all or part of RE lessons if they wish. If you are considering this option, we encourage you to discuss your decision with the Headteacher so that we can fully understand your wishes and explain how we deliver RE in school.
If you decide to withdraw your child, alternative arrangements will be made.
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