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Religious Education

Intent: 

Religious Education is a unique and important element in children’s learning. It leads both to the development and understanding of one’s own beliefs, as well as an appreciation of the beliefs of others. Through Religious Education at Westwood Park, pupils can be encouraged to reflect upon those aspects of human life and the natural world which raise questions of ultimate meaning or purpose and to recognise the spiritual dimension of experience in a challenging, inspiring and fun manner.  

The principal aim of RE is to engage pupils in systematic enquiry into significant human questions which religion and worldviews address, so that they can develop the understanding and skills needed to appreciate and appraise varied responses to these questions, as well as develop responses of their own.  

The threefold aim of RE elaborates the principal aim. The curriculum for RE aims to ensure that all pupils:

1.       Know about and understand a range of religions and worldviews, so that they can; 

•       describe, explain, and analyse beliefs and practices, recognising the diversity which exists within and between communities and amongst individuals

•       identify, investigate and respond to questions posed, and responses offered by some of the sources of wisdom found in religions and worldviews

•       appreciate and apprise the nature, significance and impact of different ways of life and ways of expressing meaning.

 

2.       Express ideas and insights about the nature, significance, and impact of religions and worldviews, so that they can; 

•       explain reasonably their ideas about how beliefs, practices and forms of expression influence individuals and communities

•       express with increasing discernment their personal reflections and critical responses to questions              appreciate and appraise varied dimensions of religion.

 

3.       Gain and deploy the skills need to engage seriously with religions and worldviews, so that they can; fFind out about and investigate key concepts and questions of belonging, meaning, purpose and truth, responding creatively

•       enquire into what enables different individuals and communities to live together respectfully for the wellbeing of all

•       articulate beliefs, values and commitments clearly in order to explain why they may be important in their own and others lives.