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Religious Education

RE at Glebe Primary School

The R.E. curriculum at Glebe is based on the Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education in Harrow and guides pupils to celebrate the breadth of diversity within their local community. It aims to foster respect for and understanding of their own beliefs as well as those of others. It provides support for pupils to contribute actively to family life and to their communities. Its broad-question approach enables pupils to articulate and appreciate the beliefs and cultures of our community as well as to understand how these have an impact on individuals, local communities and wider society.

These aims are reinforced by an act of daily collective worship either in school assemblies or individual classes.

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Key Stage 1 - RE
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UNCRC Link

Article 28 – Every child has the right to a good quality education.
Article 29 – Education should help children to develop their talents and abilities.

Link Governor Sharon Ives Faculty Leader Mr Mori

Lessons

In the EYFS, R.E. is taught through the Early Learning Goals and is linked to the objectives of both the Primary and Specific Areas within the EYFS Development Matters framework. In KS1 and KS2, it is taught in one timetabled weekly lesson.

Teaching and learning is structured around a 36-week year and organised into 6 week blocks or topics (see R.E. curriculum map and progression document for a more detailed breakdown).

Resources

Glebe has an extensive collection of R.E. sources of evidence including artefacts which are used in the teaching and learning of R.E.. These are organised in topic boxes and stored centrally to support teachers plan and deliver engaging and stimulating lessons. Use is also made of a variety of on-line resources such as those from the National Association of Teachers of Religious Education (N.A.T.R.E.).

Support, advice and CPD from Harrow S.A.C.R.E., the Agreed Syllabus as well as collaboration between R.E. leaders across Harrow continue to develop and enhance the RE curriculum.

Educational visits

Educational visits are an integral part of the R.E. curriculum provision at Glebe. They help bring R.E. ‘alive’ and give real substance and relevance to classroom learning. A systematic approach is taken with visiting places of worship so that, as pupils move through the school, they have the opportunity to experience those of the six major world religions:

Year 1   Church
Year 2   Synagogue
Year 3   Buddhist Temple
Year 4   Mosque
Year 5    Gurdwara
Year 6    Hindu Temple

Teaching and learning is further reinforced through input from invited visitors and shared projects with other schools.

Theme Days

Whole school weekly themes include ‘Celebrating Cultures’ where important religious festivals such as Easter, Diwali and Eid are enjoyed and celebrated by the whole school community in special or class assemblies as well as performances.