Our Vision for RE at Etwall Primary School
Our vision for RE at Etwall Primary School is to inspire every child to develop an understanding of different beliefs, values and worldviews. We strive to equip children with the knowledge, skills and confidence to ask thoughtful questions, reflect on their own ideas and develop respect for others. We support our children through our core values of Curious, Ambitious and Caring.
We encourage children to explore a range of religions and worldviews, sparking curiosity and a deeper understanding of the diverse world in which we live.
⭐ AmbitiousWe support children to think critically, ask meaningful questions and develop a secure understanding of beliefs and traditions, enabling them to become reflective and informed learners.
🤝 CaringWe create opportunities for children to appreciate and respect different perspectives, fostering empathy, tolerance and an understanding of the importance of belonging and community.
Long-Term Plan
R.E. is taught under the Derbyshire Locally Agreed Syllabus.
📖 In Key Stage 2, we use Knowledge Organisers in RE to help children confidently recall key knowledge and vocabulary.
Progression Map
RE Progression Map.pdf
Cultural Capital
🌍 Developing children’s cultural capital is an important part of our ethos at Etwall Primary School. In RE, we provide a wide range of meaningful experiences, including:
- Trips to places of worship such as the mosque and local church
- Celebrating Diwali through activities like food tasting
- Participating in the Nativity
- Learning about different cultures and religions during assemblies
- Celebrating Interfaith Week
- Welcoming visitors from different faiths and communities
Books linked to R.E
Check out these fiction and non-fiction books that help children to explore R.E. This is a great way to get your children interested in R.E whilst helping them to build a love for reading.
ℹ️ Children may be withdrawn from RE lessons or collective worship at parents’/carers’ request. However, we are unable to provide alternative lessons or worship. If you withdraw your child from RE, they may not be able to take part in some religious-related activities, such as Christmas celebrations or Mothering Sunday card-making.
📧 Get in Touch
If you would like to find out more about the RE curriculum at Etwall Primary School, please email enquiries@etwall.derbyshire.sch.uk.