RE Intent
In our school our Christian vision shapes all we do.
Aspire to be your best self by Living, learning, growing together in God’s love
Religious education in a Church school should enable every child to flourish and to live life in all its fullness. (John 10:10). It will help educate for dignity and respect encouraging all to live life well together.
RE Statement of Entitlement from the Church of England Education Office Feb 2019
Our Christian values are embedded throughout our curriculum and provision.
Truth & Forgiveness, Courage, Cooperation, Perseverance, Courage, Kindness
Implementation
As a Church of England school, Religious Education (RE) is a valued and important part of our curriculum. RE is taught weekly to all pupils and plays a key role in developing children’s understanding of Christianity, as well as other major world faiths and worldviews. Through RE, pupils are encouraged to explore beliefs, values, traditions and ethical questions, helping them to develop respect, understanding and curiosity about the diverse world in which they live.
In line with Church of England guidance, our RE curriculum is inclusive and academically rigorous. It reflects our Christian vision while enabling pupils of all faiths and none to learn together in a respectful environment.
Parents have the legal right to withdraw their child, wholly or partly, from Religious Education. Parents considering this option are encouraged to speak with the Headteacher so that the nature and purpose of the RE curriculum can be discussed and any questions addressed. Any request for withdrawal should be made in writing to the Headteacher.
The school will respect the wishes of parents who exercise this right and will make appropriate arrangements for the supervision of pupils withdrawn from RE.
For further information about Religious Education at our school, please contact the school office.
There are 8 Christian concepts which are taught in Primary School:
- God
- Creation
- Fall
- People of God
- Incarnation
- Gospel
- Salvation
- Kingdom of God
We focus on 3 key areas in our teaching:
- Making sense of the text (understanding what the Bible says).
- Making connections (could be about other faiths / what children believe themselves / charity work that the school does etc).
- Understanding the impact (examining the ways that Christians respond).
Impact
Children develop their knowledge and understanding of key concepts. Children develop a good understanding of different Christianity and other religious symbols, ceremonies and concepts. Children feel confident to ask questions to further their understanding and help to understand key religious concepts and understand our core Christian values.
Recording
Recording of lessons will take place in our floor book or in our RE book across all year groups. Work will also be documented through displays, website pictures and celebrated in assemblies. Work may be displayed in other areas of the school and the church.
Reporting
On our annual reports, which are given to parents at the end of the year, a judgement will be made regarding their child’s attainment in RE relating to the national curriculum for their year group.
Monitoring
Curriculum leader to collate evidence including analysing how planning matches the evidence in books, learning walks, speaking to pupils about their learning and discussing with colleagues what has gone well as well as any lessons learnt. Our Foundation Governor will monitor and challenge the subject leader.
Key Religious Education Documents
| PDF Document | Approx Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| RE LT plan Butleigh C of E Primary School 2026 | 320kb | 2026 |