RE - Religious Education

Overview

We follow Surrey’s Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education which is non-denominational. Children are introduced to Christianity through stories, customs and celebrations, special places, people and artefacts. A carefully planned scheme of work includes teaching about aspects of two other religions, Judaism and Islam. The experiences of our children are enhanced by religious artefacts, visitors and regular visits to our parish church, All Saints.

Topic Maps 

Study Units across all year groups:

  • What are your big questions?
  • Is the world a fair place?
 
Year 1
Weeks
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2
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5
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7
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9
10
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12
Autumn
  • What do Christians believe God is like?
  • Why is Harvest a world wide celebration?
  • How do Christians follow Jesus?
  • Why is Christmas important to Christians?
Spring
  • Who is Jesus?
  • Why did Jesus tell parables?
  • Pause Day
  • What do eggs have to do with Easter?
Summer
  • What is the Torah and why is it important to Jews?
  • Why do Jewish families celebrate Shabbat?
  • How does a Dreidle help Jewish families to remember?
  • Why should we look after our world?
 
 
Year 2
 
Weeks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Autumn
  • Why is the Bible an important book to Christians?
  • What are symbols and why do people use them?
  • Why is Harvest a world-wide celebration?
  • What does the Christmas story tell Christians about Jesus?
Spring
  • Why is church important to Christians?
  • Why do Christians call Jesus ‘Saviour’?
  • Pause Day
  • Why is Easter important to Christians?
Summer
  • Is prayer important to everyone?
  • Who is Allah, and how do Muslims worship Him?
  • What is important to Muslim families?
  • In what ways is the Mosque special to Muslims?