Be Happy, Create Confidence and Strive for Success

At Rolleston Primary, we have curriculum drivers that create pupils that are:

• Knowledgeable
• Articulate
• Ambitious and Aspirational
• Creative
• Resilient 

 Statement

Rolleston Primary School want to promote opportunity for all pupils to reflect on the aspects of their own

lives through Religious Education. The school aims to provide an ethos, which values creative, resilient individuals who can articulate their learning. This will encourage the development of the pupils’ own personal values and beliefs and instil a respect and understanding of the beliefs and practices of others.

Aims

The principal aim of RE in Leicester is to help pupils develop knowledge, skills and understanding about a wide range of religions and worldviews, enabling them to play a full part in a diverse society.

Pupils will:

• develop thinking skills which enable them, over time, to navigate an increasingly complex world
• understand how, as well as what to learn, through disciplinary and substantive knowledge
• understand that diversity exists between and within religions and worldviews
• know and understand about non-religious and secular perspectives
• reflect upon, and respond to, the ways in which local, national and world events are linked to beliefs, communities, identities, expressions of faith and conflicting interpretations

Curriculum Intent

At Rolleston, our intent for Religious Education (RE) is to provide a holistic, inclusive, and engaging curriculum that nurtures students' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. We aim to foster an atmosphere of respect and understanding, equipping our pupils with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in a diverse society.

Our curriculum is designed to:

1. Understanding and Tolerance: Educate pupils about various faiths and beliefs, encouraging them to appreciate and respect cultural diversity while understanding the common values that unite different religions.

1. Critical Thinking Skills: Encourage pupils to explore and reflect on big questions regarding existence, morality, and human experience, helping them to develop their own beliefs and values critically.
2. a Sense of Belonging: Create opportunities for pupils to appreciate their own religious and cultural backgrounds, fostering a sense of pride and belonging within a wider community context.

1. Statutory Requirements: Ensure RE provision adheres to the Agreed Syllabus for the local authority, providing a balanced programme of study that upholds the educational standards set by Ofsted.

Curriculum Implementation

For each year group, the Leicestershire’s Agreed Syllabus Conference (ASC) provides a Programme of study. The ASC is committed to providing the structures and support systems that will enable the teaching of RE in a manner that is coherent, progressive, pedagogically and philosophically sound. Conceptual strands are mapped out for teachers from Reception to year 6 to ensure progression. This makes planning the curriculum more coherent and help pupils make sense of the content. They are based on key concepts common to all religions and they inform the learning objectives, learning outcomes and assessment.

Impact 

  RE is regularly observed by the RE lead and books are closely monitored, ensuring that all pupils are reaching their full potential. Teachers understand the differing needs of each class and that tasks are therefore clearly differentiated. Pupils are interviewed and asked about their lessons, giving time to reflect on what has worked well. It is clear that pupils have a broad understanding of the different faiths studied and understand how respect and tolerance is important within our community.

 Through regular assemblies, pupils are able to celebrate a wide range of festivals and important religious dates such as Rosh Hashannah, Eid and Easter. Each year, pupils build on knowledge already taught and develop their understanding further, working towards reflective opportunities in which they are able to discuss their own faith and beliefs and how they fit in as part of the wider world. Pupils at Rolleston are proud of their different cultures and  readily talk about their faith with confidence. Pupils leave Rolleston with a respect for others and a deep understanding of the cultures within our society and beyond.