Religious Education
RE lessons at Roger Ascham provide opportunities for children to consider the big questions in life, to look with awe and wonder at the world around us and consider what it means to be human. Through the discipline of trying to understand the beliefs, practices and ideas of others, children will develop respect for difference and open mindedness towards people of all faiths and none. Children will reflect on and articulate their own beliefs and ideas and develop their sense of identity and belonging in a multicultural society.
In RE lessons, children consider meaning and purpose in life; beliefs about God; issues of right and wrong; and what it means to be human. They will learn about religions and worldviews through: religious stories and texts; celebrations and traditions of different faiths; meanings of religious vocabulary; and religious symbols. Also, they will learn to think about what is important to them personally; reflect on moral values of right and wrong; recognise the similarities and differences between their own lives and others; and communicate their ideas and ask and respond to questions.
Respect, confidence and curiosity cannot be taught didactically, so we provide a safe and stimulating environment in which children are able to explore ideas and ask questions. We use our diverse community as a resource for children to find out about what other people believe. We offer our children a means by which to understand how they and other people choose to live and to understand why they choose to live in that way.
EYFS Learning Journey
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Years 1 & 2 Learning Journey
Year 1
Worldview - Sacred Places
In this topic, we will investigate what makes a sacred place. We will look at features and designs of sacred places around our community and the world.
Worldview - Islam
Here we will learn about muslims believe in Allah (God), understand some of the 99 names and attributes of Allah.
Worldview - Christianity
In this topic, we will investigate who is a Christian and what they believe in. We will learn about stories from the bible and the Christmas Story.
Year 2
Worldview - Caring For Others
Here we will discuss how we should care for others and the world and why it matters.
Worldview - Sacred Books
Here we will enquire what we can learn from sacred books such as the Bible, Torah and the Qur'an.
Worldview - Islam
In this topic, we will learn about the importance of the Qur'an and The Night of Power. We will discuss why the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is so special to muslims.
Worldview - Sacred Times
Here we will investigate how and why we celebrate special and sacred times.
Worldview - Judaism
In this topic, we will learn about who is a Jewish and what they believe in.
Years 3 & 4 Learning Journey
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Years 5 & 6 Learning Journey
Year 5
Places of Worship
In this topic, we will investigate why if someone believes that God is everywhere, do they go to a place of worship.
What would Jesus do?
Here we will learn about Jesus’ teachings about love, fairness, justice and forgiveness.
Why do some people believe God exists?
In this topic, we will investigate the beliefs of different people around the existence or non-existence of God.
Year 6
Worldview - What do religions say to us when life gets hard?
Here we will enquire what religions say to us when life get hard. We will share our own views and those of others.
Worldview - Arts & architecture or Charity & Generosity?
In this topic, we will discuss if it is better to express religion through arts and architecture or in charity and generosity.
Worldview - Christians and Humanists
In this topic, we will discuss what matters most to Christians and Humanists
Worldview- Ahimsa, Grace and Ummah
In this topic, we will learn the difference it makes to believe in Ahimsa (harmlessness), Grace and Ummah (community).