Thringstone Primary School

RE

Religious Education (RE)

At Thringstone Primary School, we believe Religious Education helps children explore some of the most important questions in life. It supports their spiritual, moral and cultural development and builds understanding, empathy and respect for others.

Through our RE curriculum, children learn about Christianity and other major world faiths, reflecting on how beliefs shape lives, values and traditions. They learn about religions and faiths, and also from them - developing their own sense of identity, curiosity and understanding of the world around them.

Aims of Religious Education

Our aims are to help children:

  • develop knowledge and understanding of Christianity and other world faiths

  • reflect on spiritual and moral questions and their own beliefs and values

  • understand what it means to be committed to a faith or worldview

  • appreciate the cultural and religious diversity of modern Britain

  • develop respect for others and celebrate difference

  • build the skills to discuss, question and reason about belief and meaning

How RE is Taught

At Thringstone, we use enquiry-based learning that encourages children to explore big questions and think deeply. Lessons are guided by the Leicestershire Agreed Syllabus and resources from the National Association of Teachers of Religious Education (NATRE) to ensure a broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum.

RE is taught weekly across the school. Children study Christianity and a range of other world religions, including Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Sikhism and Buddhism, making links between different faiths and their own experiences.

Our curriculum is knowledge-rich and designed to revisit key ideas over time so that understanding becomes deeper and more secure. This long-term approach helps children make meaningful connections across faiths and cultures while developing a strong sense of respect and belonging.

Parental Rights

Religious Education is taught to all children as part of our broad and balanced curriculum. Parents have the right to withdraw their child from all or part of RE. To discuss this, please contact the Headteacher.