Religious Education

Religious Education

“Culture is the widening of the mind and of the spirit.”

(Jawaharlal Nehru)

Religious Education offers rich experiences with opportunities for our children to develop their own beliefs, values and ideals. We sensitively study and explore world religions and foster a respect for all people, their beliefs, cultures and lifestyles through the Lancashire Scheme of Work (Warrington agreed syllabus). Through the uses of distinctive language, listening and empathy, RE develops pupils' skills of enquiry and response. RE encourages pupils to reflect on, analyse and evaluate their beliefs, values and practices and communicate their responses. RE does not seek to urge religious beliefs on pupils by promoting one religion over another.

Our Curriculum Statement outlines our INTENT, how we will IMPLEMENT our curriculum and what IMPACT this will have on our Theologists at Chapelford Village Primary School.

What is the principle aim for RE in Lancashire?

'To support pupils' personal search for meaning by engaging enquiry into the question "what is it to be human?" - exploring answers offered by religion and belief.'

How does this syllabus address pupils’ needs?

This Agreed Syllabus seeks to support children and young people in reflecting upon, developing and affirming their own beliefs, values and attitudes through the exploration of shared human experience and of the place and significance of religion in the contemporary world.