Intent

Religious Education provokes challenging questions about the ultimate meaning and purpose  of life, beliefs about God, self and the nature of reality, issues of right and wrong and what it means to be human.  It challenges pupils to reflect on, consider, analyse. interpret and evaluate issues of truth, belief, faith and ethics and to communicate their responses.  It develops pupils' awareness, knowledge and understanding of Christianity and other principal religions, religious traditions and world views.

Religious Education has an important role to play in preparing pupils for adult life.  It encourages pupils to develop their sense of identity and belonging.  At Stonehill School, we use the Discovery RE scheme of work to teach Religious Education.  It plays an important role, along with all other curriculum areas, particularly PSHE, in promoting social awareness and understanding in our children.  We encourage our pupils to ask questions about the world and to reflect on their own beliefs, values and experiences.  We include and promote British values, ensuring that children are aware of their rights and responsibilities as UK citizens.  Our curriculum is designed to encourage creativity, imagination, enquiry, debate, discussion and independence.