St Edmund's RC Primary School

Religious Education

The school’s Religious Education Curriculum currently follows the guidelines set out in the existing Religious Education Curriculum Directory (RECD). Each year group currently follows the published scheme ‘Come and See’ to achieve the objectives set out in the RECD. To support children’s understanding to scripture, Lectio Divina is used as a way to promote closeness with God and to increase the children’s knowledge of God's word.

Through our curriculum, our children are able to:

· Grow in the knowledge of the mystery of God.

· Become familiar with the person, life and teachings of Jesus who reveals both the face of God and the fullness of what it means to be human.

· Grow in experience, knowledge and understanding of the Church.

· Develop a moral awareness as they reflect upon their lives and the lives of others in the light of the Christian message.

· Prepare for, participate in and appreciate liturgical prayer and worship.

· Grow in understanding and appreciation of scripture and its place in Christianity.

Religious Education Curriculum Expectations at St Edmund's

All Year Groups:

To deliver the RECD objectives for the relevant age group through following Come and See until the introduction of the new RED in 2024.
To deliver the appropriate SRE objectives for the relevant age group following Life to The Full

In line with the expectation that 10% of teaching time should be devoted to Religious Education, phases across the school are taught as follows:

EYFS: 15 minute focussed Religion teaching session following the EYFS Come and See programme and other activities as per the long term plan, 15 minutes dedicated Bible Story Time, focussed teacher-led activities and activities scheduled in Continuous Provision.

KS1: 2 hours Religion Teaching following a rolling programme covering Year 1 and 2 Come and See and other activities as per the long term plan. 30 minutes of dedicated Bible Story Time following the overview.

LKS2: 2 hours Religion Teaching following a rolling programme covering Year 3 and 4 Come and See and other activities as per the long term plan. 30 minutes of dedicated Bible Studies Time following the overview.

UKS2: 2 hours Religion Teaching following a rolling programme covering Year 5 and 6 Come and See and other activities as per the long term plan. 30 minutes of dedicated Bible Studies Time following the overview.

For a closer look at the themes taught across our school: Themes Overview 'Come and See'

For a closer look at the scripture shared across our school: Scripture Overview for School 'Come and See'

Early Years

Big Questions

Holy Rosary

EY Learning Objectives

RE Displays and Prayer Focused Areas

Advent

Key Worker Evidence Books

The children in Nursery and Reception record their Religion work in floor books. In their floor books, there is evidence of how the children celebrate the Liturgical Year as well as work relating to 'The Come and See' themes they follow throughout the year.

Performing the Sign of the Cross