Religious Education

Intent:

At Worth Primary School we are committed to providing children with opportunities to engage fully in Religious Education. Our RE curriculum is rich and varied, enabling children to gain a thorough knowledge and understanding of a range of faiths and world views. This allows them to make connections between their own values and celebrate our diverse school and local community.

Jigsaw RE is our religious education curriculum. It helps children learn about different religions and worldviews in a thoughtful and respectful way.

The curriculum uses big questions to encourage children to think, talk and reflect. They learn about:

• different beliefs and practices
• special celebrations and stories
• how faith can influence people’s lives
• similarities and differences between religions and worldviews

Children are encouraged to ask questions, share ideas and listen to others. This helps them develop understanding, respect and empathy for people with different views and backgrounds.

Jigsaw RE is designed to build knowledge step by step as children move through school, with learning matched to their age and stage.