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At East Stour we follow the Discovery RE curriculum and this links with our core values. Through RE lessons children learn a range of religions each year developing their knowledge of each religion per year. Children participate in an enquiry into the religion and this allows them to ask and answer questions to deepen their understanding and complete relevant tasks. These enquiries develop the children’s knowledge of the religion as well as their spiritual, moral, social and cultural knowledge. 

Our intent is that our children will become resilient, accepting, mindful and inquisitive learners. Our RE curriculum allows children to discover and to gain an insight into religions within the world that we live in. Children are reminded that each religion has different beliefs and they may not always belief in these. Different religions and religious festivals are celebrated within school and children learn the importance of these. We see the teaching of RE as vital for children to understand others beliefs and make connections between their own values (within home, school and the wider community). It is our role to encourage pupils to ask challenging questions about the world around them and class discussions are encouraged throughout RE. At East Stour we firmly believe that the curriculum of RE is interwoven with citizenship and philosophy for children. We want them to know how religious education promotes discernment and enables pupils to combat prejudice, preparing them for adult life, employment and life-long learning. It is a platform not just to disseminate knowledge but to produce decent, considerate, compassionate individuals. All pupils are entitled to access the RE curriculum at East Stour. Parents have the right to withdraw their children from this curriculum if they wish.

 

The curriculum provides opportunity to:

  • Listen to the opinions of others respectfully, developing empathy
  • Consider personal attitudes and beliefs
  • Develop questioning skills and evaluate evidence
  • Develop an understanding of moral issues

We hope the impact of this rich, spiral curriculum will ensure:

  • Children have a stronger awareness of the world around them and will be mindful of the beliefs of others.
  • Children will feel they are valued as individuals and that their beliefs are valued and celebrated.
  • Enjoyment of the RE curriculum will promote creativity, achievement, confidence and inquisitive minds.
  • Children feel safe to learn new things and share their beliefs with others in an accepting environment.
  • Children will leave the school well-rounded with tolerance and acceptance of all. They will have the confidence and skills to make decisions, self-evaluate, make connections and become lifelong learners.
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