Clanfield CE
Religious Education (RE)
'RE is like an iceberg, as you unpack ideas you come to understand deeper meaning' (Clanfield pupil).
At Clanfield Church of England Primary School, RE plays a central role in our broad and balanced curriculum. RE supports and strengthens the vision, ethos and values which are at the heart of what we aim to do in every aspect of school life. The importance placed in the development of the whole child spiritually, morally, socially, culturally and intellectually is reflected in the RE curriculum. We encourage children to learn about and celebrate different cultures, opinions and lifestyle choices, both locally and globally. We hope that our RE curriculum will prepare pupils to be citizens in a multi-religious and multi-secular world, enabling them to develop respect and understanding for all.
At Clanfield, we use the Oxfordshire Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education and the Oxford Diocesan Board of Education (ODBE) scheme of work. RE is taught using an enquiry based approach, using 'Big Questions' to inspire curiosity. The children at Clanfield are given the opportunity to flourish through creative, interactive and challenging lessons. A variety of opportunities exist for personal reflection and spiritual development. Deepening the understanding of the significance of religion in the lives of others provide opportunities for Compassion, Hope and Courage. Our curriculum is driven by three core strands:
- Beliefs and questions, which focuses on theology
- Community and identity, which focuses on Human and Social Science
- Reality and Truth, which focuses on philosophy and ethics
Our Long Term Plan details which units of work will be taught during which term over a two-year cycle. Our scheme of work ensures progression and continuity through the Key Stages.
Clanfield CE Primary School RE Policy
RE at Clanfield
RE Day - Why is light and important symbol for different religions?
