Religious Education (RE)

Religious Studies (RE) is seen as an extremely important part of Orchard Primary’s curriculum and it is a legal requirement for children to be taught RE. In this subject, children will learn about beliefs, practices and ways of life which are taught through art, drama, discussion, as well as writing.  Teachers use enquiry based learning methods to stimulate children’s interests, allowing children to search for answers to the many difficult questions which life poses. 

RE alongside the National Curriculum 

The National Curriculum states the legal requirement that: “Every state-funded school must offer a curriculum which is balanced and broadly based, and which:  Promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils at the school and of society, and:  Prepares pupils at the school for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life.” And: “All state schools... must teach religious education to pupils at every key stage... All schools must publish their curriculum by subject and academic year online.”  (DfE National Curriculum Framework, July 2013, page 4)

RE Policy

Our plans can be found in the links below:

RE Statement of Intent, Implementation & Impact
RE Medium Term Plan (MTP)
RE Long Term Plan (LTP)
RE Progression Map
RE Characteristics Grid
RE Concept Key
RE Substantive and Disciplinary Knowledge