Our RE curriculum is implemented in line with the Church of England’s Statement of Entitlement. The Statement lays out the details of coverage of the RE curriculum in Church Schools and we ensure that we fully meet its requirements.  

As a Church school, Christianity is the major religion studied in each year group and is at least 50% of RE curriculum time. Based on our local context (using surveys conducted with our families) the following religions and non-religious worldviews have been chosen: Islam, Judaism, Hindu Traditions, Buddhism and Humanism. 

Religious Education is taught on a weekly basis for 75 minutes per week (approximately 45 hours per year). 

We follow the East Riding Council Agreed Syllabus for Religion and Worldviews (2022) developed by East Riding of Yorkshire and Hull City Council. In order to give our study academic rigour, we develop religious literacy by studying religions and worldviews through three disciplines (or lenses). These are:

• Theology  - This is thinking about the beliefs and concepts underpinning different faiths, and where those beliefs come from. It might involve looking at religious texts or studying how faiths have changed over time.

• Philosophy - This is about thinking. Philosophy asks questions about the meaning of life, about existence and reality. Using philosophy helps pupils to understand how and why people do certain things because of their beliefs. We might look at big questions such as “Is there life after death?” or “What kind of world do we live in?” through the eyes of different religious members. 

• Human/Social Sciences -  This is about living. It explores the diverse ways in which people practise their beliefs. We might look at acts of worship or festivals of different groups of people.

Alongside the locally agreed syllabus we use the Understand Christianity resource to supplement the children’s understanding of seven core Christian concepts. Every opportunity is used to relate the messages from the Bible to the everyday lives of the children. 

Shaped by our school vision, which aims to enable all children (regardless of background, ability or additional needs) to flourish and become the very best version of themselves they can possibly be, we use a variety of teaching methods including art, music, discussion, the development of thinking skills, drama, the use of artefacts, pictures, stories to teach the subject. Use of reflection in every lesson helps to develop spirituality in the children and gives them opportunities to think about their personal beliefs.  

We have strong links with our local church - All Saints Church - and are able to visit regularly and invite church members to visit school to meet with children and be involved in the teaching of RE.