Religious Curriculum
INTENT
At The Stonebridge School we aim to foster a deep understanding and appreciation of diverse religious beliefs and practices. We cultivate an environment where children explore, respect, and celebrate the richness of different faiths, enabling them to develop their own understanding of the world around them.
Our intent is to empower pupils with the knowledge, skills, and values to navigate a multicultural society, promoting tolerance, empathy, and a sense of community. Through the lenses of believing, behaving, and belonging, we aspire to instil in our pupils a curiosity about religious diversity, encouraging them to ask questions, challenge perspectives, and develop a sense of identity and belonging within a wider global context.
IMPLEMENTATION
Our curriculum is carefully crafted and is aligned with the DfE Religious education in English schools: statutory guidance 2010 and the Brent Agreed Syllabus for RE. We have adopted the Jigsaw curriculum and also utilise Planbee planning resources.
Through this sequence, children have the opportunity to learn about the six major world religions – Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism – as well as Jainism, to reflect the diversity of our school community. Additionally, children are given the opportunity to consider the non-religious worldview of Humanism. RE is taught using probing enquiry questions, fostering deep thinking and exploration of religious concepts – giving children an opportunity to make links within and across different worldviews.
The fundamental British Values and Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural (SMSC) elements are interwoven throughout the curriculum. Collective worship during assemblies further enriches our pupils’ experiences.
IMPACT
Success in our implementation is evident through the holistic development of our pupils. Pupils demonstrate a respectful understanding of diverse religious beliefs, displaying empathy, and embracing differences within our school and the wider community.
Regular assessment, reflective practices, and feedback mechanisms will help measure the depth of understanding, tolerance, and appreciation developed by our pupils.