As a Church of England School, our RE lessons are important times when children can explore and better understand their own and other people’s experiences of Christian and other world faiths. The children explore human life, its aspirations, times of celebration, problems, and challenges. 

The Futura intent for Religious Education is that all children develop an awareness of major world religions and world views, including their impact on society and culture. We follow the Futura scheme of learning for RE which includes the "Understanding Christianity" resource, ensuring that 50% of lessons are focussed on Christianity.

Our pupils should be able to appreciate and respect faiths and beliefs which may be different to their own, which will equip them for their adult life, employment as well as lifelong learning. Through RE lessons, children will be able to engage with challenging questions of meaning and purpose, which will equip them to continue their studies of RE in secondary school where they will deepen their understanding of different world faiths as well as more general philosophical and ethical questions. Our pupils will be given the opportunity to develop their own religious, spiritual and philosophical beliefs in a safe environment. Children will be able to reflect, consider, analyse, interpret and evaluate different issues which are prevalent in our society, whilst also promoting mutual respect and tolerance in line with British Values. Our curriculum is ambitious for all and strives to address inclusion and disadvantage in its intent and implementation.

Managing the right to withdraw 

We teach RE sensitively and with respect for all religions, beliefs and worldviews. However, parents and carers have the right to withdraw their child from all or part of our RE curriculum. If you wish to do so, please write to the headteacher.