RE

Intent

At Broadmayne First School our Religious Education curriculum is designed to foster curiosity, respect, and understanding of diverse beliefs and worldviews. Through the Jigsaw approach, we aim to:

  • Develop pupils’ knowledge of major world religions and non-religious beliefs.

  • Encourage thoughtful reflection on moral, ethical, and spiritual questions.

  • Promote tolerance, empathy, and respect for others in a multicultural society.

  • Support children in exploring their own beliefs and values in a safe and inclusive environment.

Our intent is to prepare pupils to be thoughtful, open-minded citizens who can engage respectfully with different perspectives and contribute positively to their communities.

Implementation

RE is taught weekly across all year groups using the Jigsaw framework, which integrates personal development with spiritual and moral learning. Key features of our implementation include:

  • Structured progression: Lessons build on prior knowledge and deepen understanding year by year.

  • Enquiry-based learning: Pupils explore key questions such as “What does it mean to belong?” or “Why do people pray?” through discussion, storytelling, and creative activities.

  • Inclusive content: We cover Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Humanism, ensuring representation and relevance.

  • Cross-curricular links: RE is woven into PSHE, history, and literacy to enrich learning and promote wider connections.

  • Celebration of diversity: Assemblies, themed days, and visits to places of worship enhance cultural awareness and engagement.

Impact

The impact of our RE curriculum is evident in the way pupils:

  • Demonstrate respect and understanding for different beliefs and practices.

  • Engage in meaningful discussions, showing empathy and critical thinking.

  • Reflect on their own values and make informed choices.

  • Show increased confidence in expressing their views and listening to others.

  • Develop a strong moral compass and sense of social responsibility.

We assess impact through pupil voice, reflective journals, classroom dialogue, and ongoing teacher observation. Our aim is for every child to leave Broadmayne with a deeper understanding of the world and their place within it.

RE and British Values.

We recognise that RE makes an important contribution to a school’s duty to promote community cohesion  and to the teaching of British values. RE provides a key context to develop young people’s understanding and appreciation of diversity, to promote shared values and to challenge racism and discrimination. RE provides opportunities to promote an ethos of respect for others, challenge stereotypes and build understanding of other cultures and beliefs. This contributes to promoting a positive and inclusive school ethos that champions democratic values and human rights. As we are a small, rural village school, we believe that these aspects of RE are particularly important so that the children develop a true representation and understanding of the diverse world in which they live.  


PLEASE NOTE - Parents/carers have the right to withdraw their children from all or part of Religious Education in accordance with Schedule 19 to the School Standards and Framework 1999.