RE
At Deal Parochial C of E Primary our aspiration is that every child should be a: successful learner, confident individual, responsible citizen and an effective contributor to society and at work.
Religious Education seeks to make a major contribution to the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils by helping them to acquire the knowledge and understanding of Christianity and the other major religions represented in Britain. It also helps them to develop their own beliefs and values.
R.E plays a very important part in our broad, balanced and coherent curriculum to which all pupils are entitled at Deal Parochial School. Through using a variety of teaching techniques such as drama, art, discussion, use of artefacts, stories, pictures, periods of stillness and reflection, pupils have opportunities to learn both about religion and from religion. Our working walls show the journey of learning throughout a whole unit of work and enable pupils to interact and respond to key questions, ideas and beliefs. Pupil responses are either recorded on post it-notes, in thought bubbles or through illustrations.
We follow the Understanding Christianity which aims to see pupils leave school with a coherent understanding of Christian belief and practice. Pupils explore the significant theological concepts within Christianity as part of developing their wider religious, theological and cultural literacy.
We also learn about other world faiths using the Kent Syllabus covering the Jewish, Hindu, Sikh and Muslim faiths.
Appendix 1 – Kent Agreed Syllabus Overview
Appendix 2 – Progression of skills
Appendix 3 – Principles for Assessment in RE
Appendix 4 – Long Term Overview
Appendix 5 – Intent, Implementation, Impact
RE Statement of Entitlement for Church Schools
