Religious Education
At St Peter and St Paul Church of England (VA) Primary School we are committed to ensuring our children have an understanding of, and tolerance for, different faiths and customs, whilst developing a strong understanding of Christianity and how the Bible is a guide for life for many Christians.
We believe that Religious Education should be taught alongside and promote the Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural Development of our children. We recognise that the balance between a knowledge of Christianity and an understanding of its ethics will develop children in all areas to become reflective, responsible and caring members of the school and wider community.
Religious Education provides an opportunity to celebrate and foster awareness of the differences within our school and the wider world. The curriculum allows children to develop their understanding of religious and non-religious worldviews. It is a subject that celebrates diversity and challenges stereotypes.
Our curriculum follows the East Sussex Agreed Syllabus and uses Understanding Christianity as its core programme of study. From Reception to Year 6 children learn about Christians, Jews, Hindus and Muslims; programmes of study become progressively more challenging with children being required to apply their learning to our local area and the wider world. Children respond to and create 'Big Questions' in a continuous cycle of enquiry and discovery.
Religous Education is taught through engaging and creative learning experiences, including drama, art, music and Godly Play, alongside educational visits and a wide range of enriching experiences within our local community. These opportunties nurture our children's spirituality, encouraging them to develop a sense of wonder and awe, and to grow in their understanding of themselves, others and the world around them.
To see an overview of our RE curriculum click here.
To see our RE Policy click here.