Religious Education
Subject Lead Emma Fisher
Welcome to Religious Education at Barugh Green!
Our RE curriculum reflects our ethos of EXCELLENCE: EVERYthing; EVERYone; EVERYwhere. The basis of our curriculum is high quality teaching and learning, which enables all children to creatively explore and record their ideas and experiences. Our children will develop an understanding and respect for religious and cultural differences through the study of four religions (Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Hinduism) through engaging and thought-provoking lessons and tasks.
We follow the guidelines from the Barnsley Agreed Syllabus focusing on 6 key questions:
- Why are these words special?
- Why are some places special?
- How can Faith contribute to community cohesion?
- Why are some times special?
- What can be learned from the lives of significant people of faith?
- How do I, and others, feel about life and the universe around us?
Our children are encouraged to appreciate and respect the world around them; understand the needs and beliefs of others; and develop an awareness of and concern for others, through examples, stories and discussion.
In EYFS, our children participate in teacher-led learning about people, culture and communities including visitors, celebrations and stories. Our children in KS1 and KS2 progress to study the following religions in more depth:
Key stage 1: Christianity and Judaism
Lower Key Stage 2: Christianity and Islam
Upper Key Stage 2: Christianity, Islam and Hinduism
As well as regular lessons in school, our children also have many opportunities to enhance their learning through external visits, virtual tours and visitors in school.
We also keep parents up to date on our learning in various ways, such as videos on our website and class assemblies!
Your Right to Withdraw from Religious Education (RE)
By law, parents can ask for their child to be withdrawn from all or part of RE at community, foundation or voluntary schools. Young people aged 18 and over can make this decision for themselves. You do not need to give a reason. (School Standards and Framework Act 1998, Section 71(3))
Before deciding, it may help to look at what RE covers and talk it through with the school. You should also make clear whether you want your child withdrawn from all RE or just certain parts.
Things to be aware of
- If your child is withdrawn, the school will supervise them but doesn’t have to provide extra teaching. They may work somewhere else in school, such as the library.
- Withdrawal only applies to RE lessons. Religion and belief may still come up in other subjects (like history, PSHE, or citizenship) and in wider school life. Children may also ask or discuss religious questions during lessons.
- The school must agree to your request until you choose to change it. Children usually stay on school premises during this time.
Good to know
Although not required by law, headteachers often invite parents to meet and discuss a written withdrawal request before it is put in place.
All about Ramadan
Parent Information Video
Our RE Strategy Document
Our Long Term Overview
Our Curriculum Sequence Document