At Grafton Primary School, we follow the Barking & Dagenham agreed syllabus for Religious Education.   

Click here for LBBD RE agreed syllabus. 

Intent

At Grafton Primary School, RE is delivered in an informative and engaging way, with children discussing their opinions and ideas in a safe and respectful environment. We focus on a Big Question for each year group, eg What does it mean to belong?  Children explore different religions across all year groups, linking back to their Big Question. Children share their different religious backgrounds and learn about others in order to develop a deeper understanding of the world we live in. 

Our curriculum also offers opportunities to visit places of worship for all taught faiths, where children can enjoy first-hand experience to support their understanding. 

 

At Grafton, we teach five main religions: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism and Buddhism. 

REAL Curriculum Links

Our REAL RE curriculum is: 

R: relevant, research-based, reflective

Our RE curriculum develops:

• knowledge and understanding of a range of religions and worldviews
• respect for different beliefs, values and traditions within our community and beyond
• opportunities for pupils to reflect on their own ideas, experiences and sense of identity.

E: Engaging, Enquiry-Led

Our RE curriculum:

• encourages curiosity and critical thinking through questioning, discussion and exploration
• engages pupils through stories, artefacts, visits and first-hand experiences
• promotes empathy and understanding by exploring similarities and differences between faiths and beliefs.

A: Aspirational, Achievement for All

Our RE curriculum develops:

• confidence to express personal views respectfully and listen to the perspectives of others
• the ability to think deeply about moral and spiritual questions
• a foundation for lifelong respect, tolerance and understanding in a diverse world.



L: For a Life-long Love of Learning

Our RE curriculum:

• fosters open-mindedness, curiosity and a sense of wonder about the world and humanity
• encourages pupils to value diversity and appreciate the richness of different cultures and beliefs.