Religious Education
Religious Education (RE)
How RE links to our school values
At Stamford Park Primary School, Religious Education helps pupils to understand and respect different beliefs, cultures and worldviews. RE encourages:
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Consideration – valuing the beliefs and traditions of others and showing empathy in thinking and discussion.
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Cooperation – learning collaboratively and listening respectfully to others’ viewpoints.
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Resilience – exploring challenging questions and ideas, and reflecting on personal responses.
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Respect – celebrating diversity and understanding how beliefs influence people’s lives.
What Pupils Learn
Our RE curriculum is designed to:
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Support pupils in learning about a broad range of religions and non-religious worldviews.
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Develop knowledge of beliefs, traditions, celebrations and moral values.
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Provide opportunities to reflect on big questions about life, meaning and identity.
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Promote understanding, tolerance and respect for diversity in our modern society.
Children explore key beliefs and practices from major world religions, building knowledge from Reception through to Year 6 in a progressive way.
Statutory Requirement
Religious Education is a statutory subject in all maintained schools in England. It is part of a broad and balanced curriculum that supports pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
Parental Right to Withdraw
Under current legislation, parents have the right to request the withdrawal of their child from all or part of Religious Education. If you wish to discuss this, or to request a withdrawal, please contact the Headteacher in writing.
We encourage families to talk with us first so that we can explain the content and value of the curriculum. RE at Stamford Park is inclusive, educational and respectful of all beliefs and perspectives.
National Curriculum link for RE
The RE curriculum reflects the locally agreed syllabus to ensure coverage of key concepts and knowledge about religions and worldviews represented in the UK and beyond.