RE at Windmill Primary School

‘We all belong here.’
RE is an important part of learning at Windmill. It helps our diverse range of pupils to feel that they belong here and to prepare them for life in a diverse world. We welcome visitors of all faiths and during their time at Windmill the children will visit a range of places of worship. We encourage the children to share their home experiences and give them the opportunity to take part in different celebrations.

Reception 

In order to meet the Early Learning Goals and the requirements of the Oxfordshire Agreed Syllabus, Reception classes include specific planned activities (for example on festivals, special places) as well as unplanned opportunities for developing children’s knowledge and understanding of religious beliefs through circle time, pupil initiated learning and daily routines.

At KS1, the syllabus states that pupils will explore:

i) Christianity in depth,

ii) one other Abrahamic religion in depth (Judaism suggested),

iii) with reference to one Dharmic tradition and non-religious perspectives .

At KS1, children at Windmill learn about Christianity, Judaism(Abrahamic) , Islam(Abrahamic) and Hinduism(Dharmic). 

LKS2

At LKS2, pupils will explore:

i. Christianity in depth,

ii. one other Abrahamic religion in depth (Islam suggested),

iii. one Dharmic tradition in depth (Hinduism suggested).

At LKS2, children at Windmill learn about Christianity, Islam(Abrahamic), Hindusim (Dharmic) and Sikhism( Abrahamic)

 

At UKS2, pupils will explore:

i. Christianity in depth,

ii. one other Abrahamic religion in depth,

iii. one Dharmic tradition in depth,

iv. Humanism,

v. With reference to other religious traditions, as appropriate

At UKS2, children at Windmill learn about Christianity, Islam(Abrahamic), Hinduism(Dharmic), Judaism(Abrahamic) and Humanism. 

Religious Education must be provided for all registered pupils in full-time education. However, parents have the right to withdraw their child from all or part of the RE Curriculum. Any concerns should be discussed with Mrs Knapp.

Useful websites:

Religious Studies - BBC Bitesize

Primary Religious Studies teaching resources (bbc.co.uk)