Religious Education

The aim of R.E. is to support children in affirming and developing their own beliefs, values and attitudes through an exploration of shared human experiences and of the place and significance of religion in the contemporary world. In addition to the subjects taught as required by the National Curriculum, Religious Education is taught in accordance with the Questful RE Blackburn Diocesan Syllabus. The R.E. curriculum focuses mainly on Christianity but also reflects society, locally and nationally, by including units of work based on other faith traditions. Children are encouraged to learn about religions, to understand why people do certain things and to learn from religious traditions. At all times, children are encouraged to respect the beliefs and traditions of other people. During their R.E. studies, children visit St. James’ Church and the local Mosque, as well as other places of worship in the locality and further afield. The school has also held a ‘Bible Week’ which provided many opportunities for links with other curriculum areas.

Religious Education Curriculum at St James Church of England Primary School

Religious Education Curriculum Overview

Key Learning - Religious Education

Mrs V Molloy

Religious Education Co-ordinator

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Religious Education Curriculum Overviews

EYFS Religious Education Overviews and Key Learning

EYFS Overviews and Key Learning

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EYFS 1 I am Special Why are we all different and special

EYFS 2 Harvest Why do people of faith say thank you to God at Harvest time

EYFS 4 Christmas How do Christians Celebrate Jesus birthday

EYFS 5 Stories Jesus heard Which stories did Jesus hear when he was a child

EYFS 6 Stories Jesus Told Why did Jesus tell stories

EYFS 7 Easter Why do Christians believe that Easter is all about love

EYFS 9 Special Places What makes a place Holy

Year 1 Religious Education Overviews and Key Learning

Year 1 Overviews and Key Learning

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1.1 Harvest How can we help those who do not have a good harvest and Unit 1 1 Questful Learning Map

1.2 Christmas Why do we give and receive gifts and Unit 1 2 Questful Learning Map

1.3 Creation What are your favourite things that God created and Unit 1 3 Questful Learning Map

1.4 Jesus What made Jesus special and Unit 1 4 Questful Learning Map

1.5 Easter What do you think is the most important part of the Easter story and Unit 1 5 Questful Learning Map

1.7 Baptism Why is baptism special and Unit 1 7 Christianity Questful Learning Map

Year 2 Religious Education Overviews and Key Learning

Year 2 Overviews and Key Learning

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2.1-The-Bible-Why-is-the-Bible-such-a-special-book and Unit 2 1 Questful Learning Map

2.2 Christmas Why was the birth of Jesus such good news and Unit 2 2 Questful Learning Map

2.3 Jesus Why did Jesus welcome everyone and Unit 2 3 Questful Learning Map

2.4 Easter How do Symbols help us understand the Easter story and Unit 2 4 Questful Learning Map

2.5 The Church Why is the church a special place for Christians and Unit 2 5 Questful Learning Map

2.6 Ascension and Pentecost What happened at the Ascension and Pentecost and Unit 2 6 Questful Learning Map

Year 3 Religious Education Overviews and Key Learning

Year 3 Overviews and Key Learning

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3.1 Called by God What does it mean to called by God and Unit 3 1 Questful Learning Map

3.2 Christmas How does the presence of Jesus impact on peoples lives and Unit 3 2 Questful Learning Map

3.3 Jesus How does Jesus change lives and Unit 3 3 Questful Learning Map

3.4 Easter Is the cross a symbol of sadness or Joy and Unit 3 4 Questful Learning Map

3.5 Rules for Living Which rules should we follow and Unit 3.5 Christianity Questful Learning Map

3.6 Harvest How do people of faith say thank you to God for the harvest and Unit 3 6 Questful Learning Map

Year 4 Religious Education Overviews and Key Learning

Year 4 Overviews and Key Learning

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4.1 David and the Psalms What values do you consider to be important and Unit 4 1 Questful Learning Map

4.2 Christmas Why is Jesus described as the light of the world and Unit 4.2 Questful Learning Map 1

4.3 Jesus Why do Christians believe Jesus is the Son and Unit 4 3 Questful Learning Map

4.4 Easter A story of betrayal or trust and Unit 4 4 Questful Learning Map

4.5 The Church Are all churches the same and Unit 4 5 Questful Learning Map

4.6 Prayer What is prayer and Unit 4 6 Questful Learning Map

Year 5 Religious Education Overviews and Key Learning

Year 5 Overviews and Key Learning

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5.1 The Bible How and why do Christians read the Bible and Unit 5 1 Christianity Learning Map

5.2 Christmas How do our celebrations reflect the true meaning of Christmas and Unit 5.2 Questful Learning Map

5.3 Jesus Why do Christians believe Jesus was a great teacher and Unit 5 3 Questful Learning Map

5.4 Easter Why do Christians believe that Easter is a celebration of victory and Unit 5 4 Questful Learning Map

5.5 Old Testament women Did she make the right choice and Unit 5 5 Questful Learning Map

5.9 St Paul How did the news of Jesus resurrection spread around the world and Unit 5.9 Questful Learning Map

Year 6 Religious Education Overviews and Key Learning

Year 6 Overviews and Key Learning

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6.1 Life as a Journey Is every persons journey the same and Unit 6 1 Questful Learning Map

6.2 Advent How do Christians prepare for Christmas and Unit 6 2 Questful Learning Map

6.3 The Eucharist Why do Christians celebrate the Eucharist and Unit 6 3 Learning Map

6.3A The Exodus Why is the Exodus such a significant event in Jewish and Christian history and Unit 6 3A Questful Learning Map

6.6 God What is the nature and character of God

6.7 People of Fath How does having faith affect peoples lives and Unit 6 7 Questful Learning Map