Stansfield Hall Church of England | Methodist Church Primary School

Religious education enables children to investigate and reflect on some of the most fundamental questions asked by people. At Stansfield Hall Primary School, we develop the children’s knowledge and understanding of the major world faiths, and we address the fundamental questions in life, for example, the meaning of life and the existence of a divine spirit. We enable children to develop a sound knowledge not only of Christianity but also of other world religions, especially those that are the main faiths of children within our school. Children reflect on what it means to have a faith and to develop their own spiritual knowledge and understanding. We help the children learn from religions as well as about religions. We encourage our children to respond to challenging questions about meaning and purpose in life, beliefs about God, ultimate reality, issues of right and wrong and what it means to be human. We use the Rochdale agreed syllabus as our foundation to learning but build on it with Spirited Arts, reflections and develop our understanding of Methodism. 

Our aims 

Develop an awareness of spiritual and moral issues in life experiences. 
Develop a knowledge and understanding of Christianity and other major world religions and value systems found in Britain. 
Develop an understanding of what it means to be committed to a religious tradition. 
To aid and develop community cohesion. 
Be able to reflect on their own experiences and to develop a personal response to the fundamental questions of life. 
Develop an understanding of religious traditions and to appreciate the cultural differences in Britain today. 
Develop investigative and research skills and to enable them to make reasoned judgements about religious issues. 
Have respect for other peoples’ views and to celebrate the diversity in society. 
To be able to articulate their own thoughts and beliefs respectfully with reasons. 
To develop the Spirituality of our children as they journey through our school.

Curriculum Map

		Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
EYFS	Nursery & Reception	Please see our EYFS Curriculum Map Here
		Which stories are special and why?	Which people are special and why?	Which places are special and why?	Which times are special and why?	Being special: Where do we belong?	What is special about our world?
		Which stories are special and why?	Which people are special and why?	Which places are special and why?	Which times are special and why?	Being special: Where do we belong?
KS1	Years 1/2 Cycle A	Who is a Christian and what do they believe?	Who is Jewish and what do they believe?	What makes some places sacred?	Belonging Together Methodist Unit	What does it mean to belong to a faith community?	Spirited Arts
KS1	Years 1/2 Cycle B	Who is a Muslim and what do they believe?	What can we learn from sacred books?	Spirited Arts	How & why do we celebrate special and sacred times	Belonging Together Methodist Unit	How should we care for others and the world, and why does it matter?
LKS2	Years 3/4 Cycle A	Why is the Bible important for Christians today?	Spirited Arts	Why is Jesus inspiring to some people?	Warm Hearts Methodist Unit	Why do some people think that life is a journey? What significant experiences mark this?	What can we learn from religions about deciding what is right and wrong?
LKS2	Years 3/4 Cycle B	What do different people believe about God?	Why do people pray?	Warm Hearts Methodist Unit	Why are festivals important to religious communities	What does it mean to be a Christian in Britain today?	What does it mean to be a Hindu in Britain today?
UKS2	Years 5/6 Cycle A	Why do some people believe God exists?	Commitment to Christianity Methodist Unit	If God is everywhere, why go to a place of worship?	Spirited Arts	Is it better to express your religion in arts and architecture or in charity and generosity?	What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today?
UKS2	Years 5/6 Cycle B	Spirited Arts	What would Jesus do? Can we live by the values of Jesus in the twenty-first century?	What do religions say to us when life gets hard?	Commitment to Christianity Methodist Unit	What matters most to Christians and to Humanists?	What difference does it make to believe in Ahimsa (harmlessness), Grace (the generosity of God), and Ummah (community)

For a more detailed look at our RE curriculum, to see how skills and vocabulary are developed throughout and how knowledge is introduced and revisited through the curriculum please see our full curriculum overview document below.

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