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Forres Primary, Stanstead Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire,
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RE
RE at Forres Primary Academy
What are the aims of Religious Education?
RE aims to give children the knowledge, cri1cal thinking skills, open minded and respectful attitude with which to inves1gate 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 reflec1on, their experience of awe and wonder and their appreciation of stillness and silence.
Does my child have to attend RE lessons?
RE is a statutory subject in all schools in England, except for those children withdrawn at the request of their parents.
What do schools have to teach in RE?
According to the latest guidance from the government, via the Na1onal Curriculum for England, every school needs to have a broad and balanced curriculum that:
• promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, social, mental and physical development of pupils
• prepares pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life
• promotes British values.
Schools also have statutory responsibility to promote community cohesion (Education Act, 2006), and have to demonstrate that they are “Protecting children from the risk of radicalisation, from whatever source” (The Prevent
duty – departmental advice for schools and childcare providers”, June 2015).
At Forres Primary Academy we use the Jigsaw RE programme to deliver RE. Jigsaw RE is a comprehensive enquiry-based, teaching programme for Religious Education. Our belief is that, using this model well, children’s critical thinking skills can be developed, their motivation to learn increased, and their knowledge and understanding of, and empathy with people and their beliefs, religious or otherwise, will be enhanced. This approach takes very seriously the philosophy that children are free to make their own choices and decisions concerning religion and belief.
Jigsaw RE recommends teaching Christianity plus one other principal religion /worldview in every year group, and enables 7 worldviews (Buddhism, Chris1anity, Islam, Judaism, Sanatana Dharma (Hindu), Sikhi and Humanism) to be considered by the end of Key Stage 2 (age 11).
Jigsaw RE is a comprehensive enquiry-based, teaching programme for Religious Educa1on for Years F1- year 6 (3-11
year olds). Our belief is that, using this model well, children’s cri1cal thinking skills can be developed, their mo1va1on to learn increased, and their knowledge and understanding of, and empathy with people and their beliefs, religious or otherwise, will be enhanced. This approach takes very seriously the philosophy that children are free to make their own choices and decisions concerning religion and belief.
RE Jigsaw Coverage 25-26
EYFS | |||||||||||||||||||
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | ||||||||||||||
What makes people special? | What is Christmas? | How do people celebrate? | What is Easter? | What can we learn from stories? | What makes places special? | ||||||||||||||
Year One | |||||||||||||||||||
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | ||||||||||||||
Christianity
| Christianity
| Judaism | Christianity
| Judaism
| Judaism
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Enquiry: What do Christians believe about God? Theme: Creation, God the Father as an introduction to the Trinity. | Enquiry: What gifts might Christians in my town have
Theme: Incarnation, God the Son as continued introduction to the Trinity. | Enquiry: Who is God to the Jews? Theme: The special relationship Jews have with God. Enquiry: Why was Jesus welcomed like a king or celebrity by the crowds on Palm Sunday?
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Theme: Salvation, God the Son – continuation of introduction to the Trinity | Enquiry: Is Shabbat important to Jewish children? Theme: Shabbat. | Enquiry: Does visiting the synagogue help Jewish children feel closer to God? Theme: Prayer and worship. | ||||||||||||||
Year Two | |||||||||||||||||||
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | ||||||||||||||
Christianity
| Christianity
| Christianity | Islam | Islam | Islam | ||||||||||||||
Enquiry: Is it possible to be kind to everyone all of the time? Theme: Jesus's example as the Son of God. | Enquiry: Why do Christians believe God gave Jesus to the world? Theme: Christmas - Jesus as a gift from God (incarnation). | Enquiry: How important is it to Christians that Jesus came back to life after his crucifixion? Theme: Salvation - Resurrection of Jesus at Easter. | Who is God to Muslims Theme: The 99 names of Allah. | How important is the prophet Muhammad to Muslims? Theme: The propjet Mohammad. | How important is the Qur’an to Muslims? Theme: The Qur’an – holy book. | ||||||||||||||
Year 3/4 Cycle B | |||||||||||||||||||
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | ||||||||||||||
Islam | Islam | Christianity | Christianity | Humanism | Humanism | ||||||||||||||
Enquiry: Does praying at regular intervals help Muslims in their everyday lives? Theme: Prayer.
| Enquiry: What is the best way for a Muslim to live a good life? Theme: Values.
| Enquiry: What is “good” about Good Friday? Theme: Salvation | Enquiry: Could Jesus heal people? Did he perform miracles or is there some other explanation? Theme: Incarnation, God the Son (demonstrated through the powers and gifts that Jesus showed) | Enquiry: What do Humanists believe? Theme: Introduction to Humanism. | Enquiry: What motivates Humanists to lead good lives? Theme: Humanist actions and the reasoning behind them. | ||||||||||||||
Year 3/4 Cycle A | |||||||||||||||||||
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | ||||||||||||||
Hinduism | Hinduism | Sikhism | Sikhism | Judaism | Judaism | ||||||||||||||
Who is God to Sanatanis? Theme: Brahman as one supreme being in everything and everywhere. | Enquiry: What do some deities tell Sanatanis about God? Theme: Belief - aspects of one supreme being. | Enquiry: Who is God to Sikhs? Theme: Special People | Enquiry: What is the best way for a Sikh to live a good life? Theme: Belief into action. | Enquiry: What is the best way for Jews to live a good life? Theme: Beliefs and Practices. | How do Jewish beliefs, teachings and stories impact on daily life? | ||||||||||||||
Year 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | ||||||||||||||
Christianity | Christianity | Judaism | Judaism | Islam | Islam | ||||||||||||||
Enquiry: What is the best way for a Christian to show commitment to God? Theme: Beliefs and practices | Enquiry: Is the Christmas story true? Theme: Incarnation | Enquiry: Are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur important to Jewish children? Theme: Festivals. | Enquiry: What is the best way for a Jew to show commitment to God? Theme: Rites of Passage and Good Works. | Enquiry: What is the best way for a Muslim to show commitment to God? Theme: Commitment. | Enquiry: How is the Qur’an vital to Muslims today? Theme: Sacred writings. | ||||||||||||||
Year 6 | |||||||||||||||||||
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | ||||||||||||||
Christianity | Christianity | Buddhism | Buddhism | Sikhi | Sikhi | ||||||||||||||
Enquiry: Is anything ever eternal? Theme: Beliefs and Meanings/Salvation | Enquiry: Is Christianity still a strong religion over 2000 years after Jesus was on Earth? Theme: Beliefs and Meanings/Salvation
| Enquiry: Is it possible for everyone to be happy? Theme: Life and Teachings of the Buddha. | Enquiry: What is the best way for a Buddhist to show commitment to their beliefs? Theme: Key Buddhist beliefs. | Enquiry: How far would a Sikh go for their religion? Theme: Beliefs into action. | Enquiry: How are sacred teachings and stories interpreted by Sikhs today?
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