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Religious Education at Hooton Pagnell

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History Lead: Mrs H. Thorpe

 

Our Vision & Intent

At Hooton Pagnell All Saints C of E Primary School, our Religious Education (RE) curriculum enables pupils to develop a deep understanding of a range of religious and non-religious worldviews, while nurturing respect, curiosity and compassion. As a Church of England school, our RE provision reflects our Christian vision and values, and supports pupils to explore big questions about life, belief and meaning.

 

We follow the National Association of Teachers of RE (NATRE) scheme, which ensures high-quality, balanced and inclusive RE. Through this approach, children are encouraged to think critically, reflect thoughtfully and engage respectfully with the beliefs and practices of others.

 

Our pupils are supported to develop religious literacy and to grow as confident, reflective learners who understand their place within a diverse local, national and global community.

 

Implementation

Our RE curriculum is carefully sequenced using the NATRE scheme and is taught through a rolling two-year cycle to reflect our mixed-age classes (apart from FS2). This ensures clear progression in knowledge, understanding and skills across school.

RE is taught through engaging and meaningful learning experiences that enable pupils to:

  • know about and understand a range of religions and worldviews

  • express ideas and insights clearly and thoughtfully

  • gain and deploy the skills needed for enquiry, interpretation and reflection

 

Teaching reflects the distinctive character of our Church school and supports pupils in exploring Christianity alongside other principal religions and non-religious worldviews.

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Lesson structure

RE lessons are built around a clear learning question linked to the NATRE unit of study.

Lessons typically include:

  • opportunities to explore key beliefs, stories, texts and practices

  • discussion and questioning to deepen understanding

  • reflection activities that allow pupils to consider personal responses and viewpoints

  • creative, written and practical tasks to demonstrate learning

 

Teachers model respectful discussion and encourage pupils to listen carefully and respond thoughtfully to the ideas of others.

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Progression & Curriculum Organisation

Our long-term planning follows the NATRE scheme and is adapted into a two-year rolling programme for mixed-age classes. This ensures that all pupils experience a broad and balanced RE curriculum and revisit key concepts at increasing depth.

 

Substantive knowledge (what religions believe and do) and disciplinary knowledge (how we study religion and worldviews) are carefully woven together to support deep learning.

 

Adaptations

Our RE curriculum has been carefully developed to meet the needs of all children at Hooton Pagnell All Saints C of E Primary School.

 

Adaptations for disadvantaged pupils, including those with SEND, include:

  • the use of visual prompts, artefacts and images to support understanding

  • pre-teaching of key vocabulary and concepts

  • simplified texts and structured recording formats

  • adult support for discussion and reflection where appropriate

 

Where necessary, pupils may use ICT and adapted resources to support their learning and enable them to engage fully with RE lessons alongside their peers.

 

Practical activities, storytelling, drama and multi-sensory approaches are used to support engagement, understanding and confidence for all learners.

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Impact

The impact of our RE curriculum is seen in pupils who are confident to talk about beliefs, values and worldviews with respect and sensitivity. Children demonstrate increasing religious literacy and are able to make connections between beliefs, practices and the lives of believers.

 

Pupils show:

  • curiosity about the world around them

  • an ability to reflect on their own ideas and values

  • respect for diversity and difference

 

Progress in RE is monitored through regular assessment of pupils’ knowledge, understanding and ability to express thoughtful responses to key questions. Outcomes across school reflect strong engagement, developing understanding and pride in learning.

 

Our RE curriculum supports pupils to grow spiritually, morally, socially and culturally, preparing them well for life in modern Britain.

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Pupil Voice Statements

 

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Showcasing Our RE Curriculum​

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Subject Overview

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Knowledge Building

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Progression Map

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KS1  National Curriculum Coverage

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KS2 National Curriculum Coverage

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