Teaching R.E. at Sherbrook

At Sherbrook Primary School, Religious Education helps pupils develop a growing awareness of themselves, their community, and the wider world. We want every child to feel confident exploring big questions about life and to understand the rich diversity of beliefs and world views they will meet as they grow up.

Pupils learn about the faiths and world views found in our local community and across the United Kingdom. By becoming familiar with the major religions, shared stories and a wide religious vocabulary, children build an understanding of the diverse nature of modern society. This helps them to develop respect, curiosity and positive attitudes towards others.

Our curriculum follows the vision of the Staffordshire Agreed Syllabus (2023), which prepares pupils for life in today’s diverse and plural society. Through Exploring, Engaging and Reflecting, pupils develop the knowledge and skills needed to live responsibly, sensitively and thoughtfully as adults. They also learn how both religious and non‑religious communities work to support the wellbeing of others.

Across each key stage, pupils take part in an in‑depth study of Christianity, learning about the key stories, beliefs and practices at the heart of the Christian faith. Alongside Christianity, Islam is taught throughout the curriculum. Where it helps understanding, we also draw on examples from other principal religions found in Great Britain, including Judaism, Sikhism (Sikhi), Hinduism and Buddhism.

Our RE curriculum is fully adapted to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND. This includes:

breaking learning into small, manageable steps
using multisensory and practical activities
providing visual supports, symbols and key vocabulary
linking learning to real‑life experiences
creating opportunities for repetition, reflection and reinforcement

By ensuring our curriculum is accessible to every child, we give all pupils the chance to encounter diverse beliefs, develop their own sense of identity, and learn how to relate positively to others within our school, our community and the wider world.

Parents and carers should be aware they have the right to withdraw their child from all or part of Religious Education (R.E.).