Religious Education
Intent
At Mount Pleasant Primary School, our Religious Education curriculum explores the important role that religious and non-religious worldviews play in human life. We aim to give pupils the knowledge, language and understanding they need to reflect on their own ideas, values and identity. RE is for all pupils, regardless of family background, beliefs or practices.
Rooted in our diverse local community, our curriculum celebrates difference and draws on the cultural wealth around us. It supports pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and helps them develop religious literacy - enabling them to understand, respect and respond thoughtfully to different beliefs and perspectives.
Our RE curriculum aims to:
- Give pupils an understanding of a range of religions and worldviews
- Develop critical thinking and independent thought
- Help pupils express their own beliefs and values respectfully
- Build informed and resilient responses to stereotyping, misunderstanding and division
We also develop pupils’ ability to:
- Investigate the beliefs and practices of religions and worldviews
- Explore questions of meaning, purpose and value
- Consider how beliefs influence morality, identity and diversity
Implementation
Mount Pleasant Primary School follows the ‘Believing and Belonging’ scheme of work, which ensures full coverage of the Local Agreed Syllabus for Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and Leeds.
Across the school, pupils develop their understanding of:
- Christianity
- Islam
- Judaism
- Sikhism
- Buddhism
- Hinduism
- Humanism and other non-religious worldviews
In EYFS, RE is taught through discrete units and woven into continuous provision, in line with the Statutory Early Years Framework. Teaching is inclusive and adapted to meet pupils’ diverse needs, with appropriate support and challenge for all learners.
Assessment is based on progress towards the end of key stage statements, supported by interim expectations and a progress ladder of knowledge and skills. RE is given a clear and committed place in the curriculum from EYFS onwards, and staff receive training and support where needed. Enrichment is enhanced through the celebration of religious festivals such as Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid and Diwali.
Impact
Through our RE curriculum, pupils:
- Develop a secure understanding of a range of religions and worldviews
- Articulate their own beliefs and values respectfully
- Respond thoughtfully to difference, misunderstanding and stereotyping
- Gain the knowledge and skills needed to progress successfully in the next stage of their RE learning
Please note: Parents have the right to withdraw their child from RE lessons.