Religious Education (RE) is an integral part of our curriculum, fostering pupils' understanding of various beliefs, values, and traditions. Through the exploration of different religions, RE aims to promote respect, tolerance, and critical thinking, equipping students with the skills to navigate a diverse society. The subject encourages learners to reflect on their own beliefs and the beliefs of others, enhancing personal development and social cohesion. By engaging with ethical questions and exploring moral dilemmas, RE prepares children to become informed and empathetic citizens in today’s multicultural world.

Devonshire Road Primary School aims to reflect the multi faith community it serves in both its collective worship and its Religious Education provision within the school. We also ensure that we fulfill all the government`s statutory guidelines as regards to worship and Religious Education, and deliver our curriculum through the locally agreed syllabus (SACRE).

Parents have the right to withdraw their children from all or part of Religious Education teaching and also from collective worship.

 

  Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6
EYFS Being special: where do I belong? Why is Christmas special for Christians? Why is the word 'God' so important for Christians? Why is Easter special to Christians? What places are special and why? What times/stories are special and why?
Y1 What does it mean to belong to a faith community? What do Christians believe God is like? Who is Jewish and how do they live? Who do Christians say made the world? How should we care for the world and for others, and why does it matter? How should we care for the world and for others, and why does it matter?
Y2 Who is a Muslim and how do they live? Part 1 What is the ‘good news’ Christians believe Jesus Part 1 What is the ‘good news’ Christians believe Jesus Part 2 Why does Easter matter to Christians? Who is a Muslim and how do they live? Part 2 What makes some places sacred to believers?  
Y3 What do Christians learn from the Creation story?  What is it like for someone to follow God? How do festivals and worship show what matters to a Muslim? How do festivals and family life show what matters to Jewish people? What kind of world did Jesus want?  How and why do people try to make the world a better place?   
Y4 What is the ‘Trinity’ and why is it important for Christians? What do Hindus believe God is like? What does it mean to be Hindu in Britain today? Why do Christians call the day Jesus died ‘Good Friday’? For Christians, when Jesus left, what was the impact of Pentecost? How and why do people mark the significant events of life?  
Y5 What does it mean if Christians believe God is holy and loving  What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today? How can following God bring Freedom and Justice?  Why is the Torah so important to Jewish people? Christians and how to live: ‘What would Jesus do?' What matters most to Humanists and Christians?
Y6 Creation and science: conflicting or complementary?  Was Jesus the Messiah? Why do Hindus want to be good? What difference does the resurrection make to Christians?  What kind of King was Jesus?  Why do some people believe in God and some people not? 

 

"We learned in Christianity that the holy book is the Bible."

"Forgiveness is really important and we should all try to do this."

"The story of the Lost Son was really fun to learn about. I like doing stories in RE."

"We learn about things each year that help us to not forget them."

"There are different religions in the world and we need to learn about them so we can help our friends."

"We do RE in our classroom and have things in the room to help us like pictures in the home corner."

"When there are tricky words, our teachers put up pictures of what they are to show us."

"We get to talk about our own faith which is important. We can help others to learn about it, too."

Over the course of the 2025-2026 academic year, the following enrichment activities have taken place for RE:

  • Nativity performances
  • Eid celebrations and visitors
  • 4-Front theatre workshops
  • Visits from church leaders
  • Stay and learn sessions