Intent

At The Queen Anne, Religious Education is taught in accordance with the Pan Berkshire Agreed Syllabus, enabling pupils to explore a wide range of religious and non-religious world-views while developing respect, curiosity and understanding of others. Through high-quality RE, children gain knowledge of the beliefs, practices and values of major world religions and consider how these influence the lives of individuals and communities.

Our R.E. curriculum encourages pupils to ask thoughtful questions, reflect on their own beliefs and experiences, and engage respectfully with different perspectives. By promoting empathy, tolerance and critical thinking, we prepare children to thrive in a diverse and ever-changing world while supporting their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

Implementation

Religious Education is taught through carefully planned units that follow the Pan Berkshire Agreed Syllabus, ensuring progression in knowledge, skills and understanding from Reception to Year 4. Lessons are enquiry-based, encouraging pupils to investigate key questions, explore religious texts, artefacts and traditions, and consider how beliefs shape daily life.

Children learn through discussion, storytelling, visits, visitors, collaborative learning and first-hand experiences wherever possible. They compare similarities and differences between faiths and world-views, developing the vocabulary and confidence to express their own ideas respectfully while listening to the views of others.

Links are made across the wider curriculum, particularly with history, geography, art and PSHE, enabling pupils to deepen their understanding of cultures, communities and global citizenship.

Impact

By the time pupils leave The Queen Anne, they have developed a secure understanding of a range of religious and non-religious world-views and appreciate the diversity of beliefs within modern Britain and the wider world.

Pupils demonstrate curiosity, respect and open-mindedness when discussing faith, belief and identity. They are able to ask meaningful questions, reflect thoughtfully on different viewpoints and make informed connections between religious beliefs, values and lived experiences.

The impact of our R.E. curriculum is evident through pupils' confident discussion, thoughtful written work and their ability to engage respectfully with others. They leave as reflective, compassionate and informed young people who are well prepared to contribute positively to an increasingly diverse society.