Religious Education
The principal aim of religious education is to explore what people believe and what difference this makes to how they live, so that pupils can gain the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to handle questions raised by religion and belief, reflecting on their own ideas and ways of living. We encourage pupils to ‘make sense’ of the religions and non-religious world views studied, ‘understand the impact’ of these beliefs in people’s lives, and to ‘make connections’ in their own learning and with their wider experience of the world. In Reception RE is taught discretely throughout the year, following the same child- led approach as the whole curriculum and pupils explore what is special developing a sense of curiosity
about others. Children will encounter Christianity and other faiths, as part of their growing sense of self, their own community and their place within it. Then in Key Stage 1 children deepen their knowledge of Christians, and look at the beliefs of Jews, Hindus and Muslims. In Key Stage 2 we add another layer of understanding by developing and comparing the beliefs of Christians Muslims and Jews; as well as looking at the beliefs of Buddhists. Consideration of other religions and nonreligious worldviews can occur at any key stage, as appropriate to the school context. Lessons also allow for timely and sensitive responses to be
made to unforeseen events of a religious, moral or philosophical nature, whether local, national or global.
It is our hope that in promoting and encourage an appreciation of the spiritual and moral aspects of life,pupils at Hinckley Parks will cultivate values such as compassion, empathy, respect and resilience.
