The UK has a rich heritage of culture and different belief systems and it is vital that young people are given opportunities to reflect on how different beliefs affect them and those around them. The population of the London Borough of Harrow is one of the most diverse in this country - this makes RE and essential part of the learning for our children.
We provide children with the tools to enable them to have a respectful discussion of the different major world religions, making links between these religions and challenging stereotypes. We give children a wealth of knowledge of these religions and widely held alternative beliefs, such as Humanism.
How we teach RE
Our RE curriculum is based on the Harrow Agreed Syllabus, where children learn about and from religion and beliefs. The curriculum is enhanced through the use of artefacts and visits to places of worship. We use 'Discovery RE', a published scheme, to support the teaching and learning across the syllabus.
We have adopted an enquiry approach to the teaching of RE. The key question for the enquiry is such that it demands an answer that weighs up ‘evidence’ and reaches a conclusion based on this. This necessitates children using their subject knowledge and applying it to the enquiry question, rather than this knowledge being an end in itself. We focus on critical thinking skills, on personal reflection into the child’s own thoughts and feelings, on growing subject knowledge and nurturing spiritual development.
Useful links
Key Stage 1 BBC Bitesize videos
Key Stage 2 BBC Bitesize videos
We provide children with the tools to enable them to have a respectful discussion of the different major world religions, making links between these religions and challenging stereotypes. We give children a wealth of knowledge of these religions and widely held alternative beliefs, such as Humanism.
How we teach RE
Our RE curriculum is based on the Harrow Agreed Syllabus, where children learn about and from religion and beliefs. The curriculum is enhanced through the use of artefacts and visits to places of worship. We use 'Discovery RE', a published scheme, to support the teaching and learning across the syllabus.
We have adopted an enquiry approach to the teaching of RE. The key question for the enquiry is such that it demands an answer that weighs up ‘evidence’ and reaches a conclusion based on this. This necessitates children using their subject knowledge and applying it to the enquiry question, rather than this knowledge being an end in itself. We focus on critical thinking skills, on personal reflection into the child’s own thoughts and feelings, on growing subject knowledge and nurturing spiritual development.
Useful links
Key Stage 1 BBC Bitesize videos
Key Stage 2 BBC Bitesize videos
