R.E.
Subject Leader - Mrs Griffiths
Collective Worship Lead - Ms Elliott
Please click here to see our Curriculum Intent statement
Religious Education is taught at Marston Green Infant Academy, in line with National guidance and using a scheme of work that has been based on the Solihull Agreed Syllabus. Our aim is to develop a knowledge about, and an understanding of, the predominant faiths within the United Kingdom and promote enquiry and understanding.
As a school we intend that Religious Education will:
- Adopt an enquiry-based approach
- Provoke challenging questions
- Encourage pupils to explore their own beliefs (religious or non-religious)
- Enable pupils to build their sense of identity and belonging
- Teach pupils to develop their respect for others
- Prompt pupils to consider their responsibilities
- Develop a sense of awe, wonder and mystery
- Nurture children's own spiritual development
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) development opportunities as well as British Values are included within R.E and PSHE lessons at our school, we believe this can support children to develop, with a tolerance and respect for others and their beliefs. There is also the opportunity for Speaking and Listening skills to be developed through discussions and debates.
Here is an overview of the enquiry based themes on which our learning is based.
Reception
| RE Enquiry Question | Religions Studied | |
| Autumn 1 | What is Faith? | Beginning to recognise that within communities, there are people of different faiths. Explore connections we all share such as family, school, hobbies. |
| Autumn 2 | What can I learn about the Sikh Faith? | Exploring places of worship, Holy Texts, symbols, significant festivals, including Diwali, and sharing stories from the Sikh faith. Christianity is also explored through The Nativity Story. |
| Spring 1 | What can I learn about the Hindu Faith? | Exploring places of worship, Holy Texts, symbols, significant festivals and sharing stories from the Hindu faith. |
| Spring 2 | What can I learn about the Christian Faith? | Exploring places of worship, Holy Texts, symbols, significant festivals and sharing stories from the Christian faith. This includes Mothers Day celebrations and Easter. |
| Summer 1 | What can I learn about the Islamic Faith? | Exploring places of worship, Holy Texts, symbols, significant festivals and sharing stories from the Islamic faith. |
| Summer 2 | What can I learn about the Jewish Faith? | Exploring places of worship, Holy Texts, symbols, significant festivals and sharing stories from the Jewish faith. |
Year 1
| RE Enquiry Question | Religions Studied | |
| Autumn 1 | Wonderful Earth: How did the world begin? | Christianity
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| Autumn 2 | Candles and Light: What do candles and light mean to people? | Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism
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| Spring 1 | Loyalty & Commitment: Where and when do people talk to God? | Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism, Jewish, Islam |
| Spring 2 | Spring Festivals: Are signs of new life important? | Christianity, Islam |
| Summer 1 | Kindness & Forgiveness: How can we show that we care for others? | Christianity, Sikhism |
| Summer 2 | Community: What does it mean to belong to a faith community? | Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism, Jewish, Islam, |
Year 2
| RE Enquiry Question | Religions Studies | |
| Autumn 1 | Wonderful Earth: How can we show we care about the world we live in? | Christianity, Jewish |
| Autumn 2 | Candles & Light: Are candles and light significant in many faiths? | Christianity, Jewish |
| Spring 1 | Loyalty & Commitment: Why do people talk to God? | Christianity, Judaism, Islam |
| Spring 2 | Spring Festivals: What is the significance of new life in religion? | Christianity, Jewish |
| Summer 1 | Kindness & Forgiveness: Why should we care for others? | Christianity, Sikhism, Islam |
| Summer 2 | Community: How can we celebrate different faiths and non-religious people all being part of the same community? | Christianity, Sikhism, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism |
Marston Green Infant Academy has links with St Leonard's Church, which includes half termly assemblies in school, educational visits from year groups to Church as well as Academy visits for important Christian celebrations such as Christmas and Easter.
Please click here to view our RE Policy