Burlish Park Primary School

Religious Education

Intent, Implementation and Impact

Intent

At Burlish Park Primary School, we challenge everyone to be the best that they can be. High expectations, standards and values are promoted throughout the school and within all lessons. At Burlish Park Primary, we aim to create learners that are equipped for the future with knowledge and skills such as; independence, resilience, motivation and respect. Religious Education is taught to encourage learners to embody these important qualities; to be independent, motivated and respectful of all others. Religious Education is implemented following the Worcestershire Agreed 2025-2030 Syllabus. The Principle Aim of R.E. is to engage children in systematic enquiry into significant human questions which religion and world views address. Children develop the understanding and skills needed to appraise varied responses to these questions as well as developing responses of their own.

Implementation

Children are taught RE in an open and safe environment. Children are encouraged and free to ask questions and seek answers for themselves, with guidance from teachers. They have the opportunity to explore a range of religions, faiths and beliefs. They are able to describe, explain and analyse beliefs and practices. Children are taught to recognise diversity within our local community and the wider world. This learning takes place during weekly RE lessons across all year groups. Pupils develop the skills needed to engage with a range of religions and world views. This allows learners to have the opportunity to enquire and investigate about key concepts in faiths and beliefs. Learners gain the ability to make enquiries into what enables different individuals and communities to live together respectfully and articulate beliefs and values. Learning is not always recorded in a formal written way. Children are given the opportunity to use discussion, drama and art to interpret and present their understanding in different ways.

Impact

Children are respectful of all religions, faiths and beliefs. They are taught to be kind and respectful of others when learning about and discussing different faiths and beliefs. Pupils are able to draw similarities and differences confidently. Children have the confidence to respectfully ask questions, know where to seek answers and investigate further.

Parents and carers have the legal right to request that their child is withdrawn from all or part of RE lessons. If you wish to exercise this right, please contact Mrs Lindley in writing to discuss your request. We encourage parents and carers to speak with the school before making a decision to withdraw their child, so that the content and approach to RE can be discussed and any questions or concerns can be addressed.