RE

Subject Leaders

Religious Education at Ingleby Mill Primary School

Religious education is an essential part of every pupil’s entitlement. Both learning about religion and learning from it enriches and extends understanding about the world in which we all live. All pupils should have the opportunity to explore the nature of religion in such a way that their views are based on sound knowledge and thoughtful reflection. Religious education should promote reflectiveness and self-awareness to assist children in their exploration of the meaning of life. By developing discernment and understanding, pupils are encouraged to think for themselves and overcome prejudice and ignorance.

At Ingleby Mill Primary School, we believe that it is vital for all our pupils to learn from and about religion so that they can understand the world around them. Through Religious Education, pupils develop their knowledge of the world faiths and the connections between them. It develops their understanding and awareness of the beliefs, values and traditions of other individuals, societies, communities and cultures.

Our curriculum ensures opportunities for children to develop positive attitudes and values, to ask questions about the world and to reflect on and relate their learning in RE to their own experiences. It enables pupils to develop respect for, and sensitivity to, others, in particular those whose faith and beliefs are different to their own. The intent is to make sure that children understand the relevance of RE in today’s modern world and how it affects our lives.

VALUES – Across all areas of learning we value:
Happiness – when we enjoy what we are doing, we learn at our best
Confidence – when we have confidence, we will always ‘have a go’
Creativity – when our creativity is developed, we can think and learn in imaginative ways
Perseverance – when we are encouraged to keep going, even when the going gets tough, we develop resilience, positive outlooks and self-belief
Respect – when we are respectful, we see things through the eyes of others

To find out more about what happens in RE at Ingleby Mill, please click on the links below for our Curriculum Maps and RE Policy. Scroll down to view our gallery of photos showing learning in RE across the school.

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