Religious Education Subject Leader is Mrs Barnes
RE at Holy Trinity CE Primary
Our curriculum intent for RE is that every child will:
- Know about and understand Christianity as a diverse global living faith through exploration of core beliefs
- Gain knowledge and understanding of a range of religions and worldviews appreciating diversity, continuity and change.
- Engage with challenging questions of meaning and purpose raised by human existence and experience.
- Recognise the concept of religion and its continuing influence on Britain’s cultural heritage and the lives of individuals.
- Explore their own religious, spiritual and philosophical ways living, believing and thinking.
Holy Trinity is committed to ensuring all children have full access to a high-quality religious education to meet the statutory requirements for all state funded schools to teach a full curriculum that prepares pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life in modern Britain. Central to religious education in Church schools is the study of Christianity as a living and diverse faith, focusing on the teaching of Jesus Christ and the Church. There is a clear expectation that as inclusive communities, church schools provide sequenced learning about a range of religions and worldviews built on fostering respect for others.
How does RE fit into our School Vision?
To be an inspirational place of learning where:
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1. We facilitate opportunities so every child can flourish in a place where they feel safe, happy and confident.  | - Ensure trips and visits to places of worship and visitors are planned in every year group to inspire learning
- Offer learning opportunities to enable children to make connections and explore an in-depth curriculum
- Share examples of learning and achievement within the school through displays, photos, work samples as well as celebrating achievements with families on the school website and in the newsletter
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2. Staff well-being and professional development is valued and supported in order to fulfil their roles, inspire others and experience personal fulfilment.  | - Provide CPD for staff in understanding Christianity and other world religions.
- Ensure resources are available and of a high standard to enable staff to undertake their job effectively and efficiently
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3. The school provides facilities that enable an optimum learning environment.  | - RE displays are an embedded part of our school environment
- Ensure children’s work is celebrated and shared throughout all available platforms: classrooms, corridors, communal areas in school, through topic books, on the website, in home learning projects etc
- Monthly prayer meetings with Reverend Jon
- Well maintained spiritual garden an area for reflection and prayer.
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4. The school plays a central role within our community and enjoys strong links with the church, local companies and other schools.  | - Support the local community and charities (Trussell Foodbank).
- Forge links with other RE subject leaders across the local cluster.
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