Religious Education
Statement of Intent
At Barley Mow Primary our intent for RE is to provoke challenging questions about the meaning and purpose of life; to develop children’s knowledge and understanding of Christianity amongst other religions and religious traditions. We intend for children to build their sense of identity and belonging, which will help them flourish within the community and as citizens of a diverse society. It will develop children’s respect for others, including people with different faiths and beliefs and help them to challenge prejudice. Children will be able to consider their responsibilities to themselves and to others and to explore how they might contribute to their communities and to the wider society. We intend for the study of RE to encourage empathy, generosity and compassion.
Our school bases the core work in RE around the Gateshead Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education which aims to ensure that all pupils:
- Explore the teachings, beliefs, practices of the principal faiths and belief systems in our society.
- Acquire core knowledge and understanding of the key elements of the faith narrative, the principal stories, sacred texts, rituals, symbolism and life styles relating th the main faiths of Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and Islam.
- Engage with the big questions about our life in the world, our value as people, our identity and our responsibilities.
- Reflect on the challenges that are presented by living in a diverse world and develop the skills and attitudes that enable people to live well by accommodating difference.
- Develop the ability to recognise bias, prejudice and discrimination in ourselves and others and develop the ability to make informed judgements and responsible choices.
Gateshead Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education
