Our Religious Education curriculum is carefully designed to follow the Shropshire Agreed Syllabus, ensuring a broad, balanced, and locally relevant approach to the study of religion and world-views. Through this framework, pupils develop their understanding of a range of faiths and beliefs, exploring key concepts such as identity, diversity, and belonging. Alongside this, we use the Understanding Christianity resource to provide a clear and progressive exploration of Christian theology, enabling children to engage deeply with biblical texts and core Christian concepts such as creation, incarnation, salvation, and the Kingdom of God. By combining these approaches, our curriculum supports pupils in developing critical thinking, respect for others, and the ability to reflect on their own beliefs and values in an increasingly diverse world.

In addition, our curriculum is structured to support pupils in making sense of religious texts, particularly through the Understanding Christianity approach. Children are encouraged to explore and interpret key passages, developing the skills needed to understand the meaning behind the stories and teachings they encounter. They then consider the impact of these beliefs on individuals and communities, examining how faith influences actions, values, and ways of life. Finally, pupils are supported in making connections between these ideas and their own experiences, as well as with other world-views they study. This process enables children to think deeply, ask meaningful questions, and develop a thoughtful and reflective understanding of religion and belief.

Throughout the year, pupils also have opportunities to learn about and, where appropriate, share in the celebration of a range of religious festivals. These experiences help to bring learning to life, deepening pupils’ understanding of traditions, symbols, and practices across different faiths, including Christianity and other major world religions. As a church school, Christianity remains at the heart of our curriculum; however, in line with the Shropshire Agreed Syllabus, a significant proportion of teaching is dedicated to learning about other faiths and world-views. This ensures that pupils gain a well-rounded understanding of the diverse society in which they live, fostering respect, curiosity, and an appreciation of different beliefs and cultures.