Religious Education (RE)

At Wood Fold Primary School, we aim to give all children a high quality RE education and inspire pupils to understand and respect others’ beliefs, in order to live in peace alongside each other in our community and the wider world. Children should be fully aware of their own and other people's viewpoints both religious and secular, and have the skills to listen with empathy and understanding to the views of others. Teaching of RE focuses on improving standards of religious literacy with an academic rigour that will equip pupils with the knowledge and skills to engage with religious issues and worldviews. The knowledge and understanding gained in RE will prepare pupils for life in modern Britain and give them an understanding of events both national and global.

Our aim is to ensure that children have a depth of RE knowledge which they are able to transfer to other subjects. The teaching of Fundamental British Values is woven throughout the teaching of RE.  For example, children are encouraged to work collaboratively and listen to and value other’s opinions and ideas (Democracy); Children are taught that legal rights and responsibilities are core to the teachings of Jesus and religious leaders of other faiths (Rule of Law). Children are encouraged to express views or ideas freely, encouraged to express personal views when discussing sensitive or controversial issues and taught that individual liberties come with responsibilities (Individual Liberty). Children are given the opportunity to visit other Christian and non-Christian places of worship and meet those who worship there. They meet visitors from other faiths in school and are always encouraged to spend time reflecting upon such visits (Tolerance and Respect).