Wolverton Religious Education (RE)
RE at Our School
At our school, our Religious Education (RE) curriculum is designed to help every child explore big questions about life, beliefs and values in a respectful and meaningful way. We follow the Coventry & Warwickshire Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education 2024–2029, agreed by Warwickshire SACRE (Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education), which ensures high-quality RE for all primary pupils.
What is RE?
Religious Education helps children learn about a range of religions and worldviews - including beliefs, traditions, values and practices - as well as how people make sense of the world and live their lives. The syllabus recognises that everyone has a worldview, whether religious or non-religious, and supports pupils in learning about and from these worldviews.
Our RE Curriculum
Through our RE curriculum we aim for pupils to:
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Develop knowledge and understanding of major religions and worldviews, including beliefs, teachings, practices and ways of life.
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Explore questions of meaning, purpose, belief and identity using the disciplines of theology, philosophy and human/social sciences.
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Reflect on their own experiences and beliefs, and consider how these connect with others’ views in our diverse world.
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Build respect, empathy and tolerance, preparing them to live thoughtfully and positively in modern Britain.
How we Teach RE
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Inclusive, enquiry-based learning: RE lessons encourage pupils to ask questions, discuss ideas thoughtfully and think critically about different perspectives.
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Breadth and balance: Children study a range of religions and non-religious worldviews in age-appropriate ways, learning both about beliefs and practices and from them.
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Meaningful links: RE connects with pupils’ personal experiences, other areas of the curriculum, school values and everyday life.
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Reflection and personal response: Pupils are supported to think about their own views and learn how to listen respectfully to others.
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development
RE helps pupils to grow in understanding of themselves, others, and the world. It contributes to children’s personal development, helping them to become confident, reflective and respectful citizens.