The RE team made changes to how the lessons were planned and delivered to ensure consistency and to develop a shared language for the children and staff.The main thrust of this new framework is that lesson and unit of work are framed around Believing, Thinking and Living
We created symbols to represent these areas that staff use on their PowerPoints so children become familiar with these different aspects of Religious teaching.
Believing:
To enable the children to develop their understanding of a range of different beliefs, religions and worldviews.
To help children become familiar with different religious celebrations and festivals throughout the year, and to notice similarities and differences between these.
What does this look like?
Inviting members of different faith communities in to share their beliefs
Visiting local places of worship
Celebrating faith-based festivals and observations
Thinking:
To develop our children as critical thinkers, empowering them to demonstrate courageous advocacy and develop their spirituality.
To enable children to agree or disagree respectfully, recognising that different people have different beliefs, both religious and non-religious, and that these should be respected.
What does this look like?
Inviting members of different faith communities into school to share their beliefs
Visiting local places of worship
Celebrating faith-based festivals and observations
Living:
To develop children’s knowledge of different places of worship, and where they are located in our community.
To enable children to make connections between religions and develop their cultural understanding and respect.
To inspire and enthuse children about the vibrant multicultural and multi-faith community of which we are all part of.
What does this look like?
Annual trips to places of worship.
Inviting members of different faith communities in to share their beliefs
Celebrations of religious holidays and observances
Regular Reflection Days.