Religious Education
Vision
'Religions all have different names, but they all contain the same truths' Muhammad Ali
Religious Education in Throston Primary School is an academically rigorous subject which is inclusive of all, whatever their religious or non-religious views.
We follow the Hartlepool Agreed Syllabus. This encourages pupils to ask challenging questions about meaning and purpose in life, beliefs about God, ultimate reality, issue of right and wrong and what it means to be human.
As they progress through school, they deepen their knowledge and understanding of a range of religious and non-religious worldviews and begin to understand the complexity, diversity and plural nature of religious and non-religious worldviews. Religious Education in Throston Primary School plays a key part in developing critical thinking and personal reflection.
The syllabus recognises the place of Christianity and the other principle religions in the UK and includes non-religious world views. It is not designed to promote a particular religion or religious belief on pupils but does make a significant contribution to the active promotion of mutual respect. Teaching equips children with knowledge and understanding of a range of religions and world views, allowing them to develop their own ideas, values and identities and become well-rounded individuals who can participate positively in a diverse society.
All parents do have the right to withdraw their child from Religious Education. Any parent considering this is asked to contact the headteacher or deputy headteacher to arrange a discussion.
By the time our children leave us to transfer to secondary school, they will:
- have a knowledge and understanding of beliefs, teaching, sources of authority, expressions of belief and impact of belief across Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Islam
- understand how these concepts connect
- have knowledge of the diversity of religious and non-religious worlds in the local, national and global context
- use a range of religious vocabulary
- raise controversial questions, express their opinions and use sound reasons to back these up
- show appreciation of different perspectives
Below you will find key documents relating to our Religious Education curriculum, including the long term plan. If you have any questions or would like to find out more, please contact our subject lead, Mrs Parker.
