Religious Education

Intent

The intention is that RE in Lacock Primary School will:

Develop pupil’s knowledge and understanding of, the beliefs and practices of Christians and people of other principal world religions, and non-religious world views.
Enable pupils to explain how beliefs and practices can inform and change the way people see the world and the way they live and treat others.
Help pupils to gain an understanding of differences held within a religious or nonreligious worldview and of the similarities of beliefs and practices held in common by people within and across traditions.
Equip pupils to be sensitive to the beliefs of other, able to express their own views well, show curiosity and have the skills to ask appropriate questions when meeting people different to themselves.

We aim to engage pupils in enquiring into and exploring questions arising from the study of religion and belief, so as to promote their personal, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. It is not about telling pupils what religious views they should have but rather assists them in gaining shared human understanding, developing personal identity and searching for meaning in the context of evaluating different viewpoints.
Teaching and learning encourage the development of attitudes and values that are a reflection of our Christian ethos, and an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith.