We aim to deliver an RE curriculum that is designed to allow all pupils to learn about and from religion in local, national and worldwide contexts, so they develop respect and tolerance for others and appreciate the way religious beliefs influence behaviours and actions.

Religious Education has a significant role for the development of pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development - we believe it is important to understand the part religion plays in our societies, and will continually draw links between religions and the way we live our own lives.

Through an enquiry-based approach, we will equip children with the ability to investigate big questions appropriately, and give them the opportunity to do so, as this is a skill that will be required in the diverse, ever-changing world around them. 

Religious Education Learning at Gorsley Goffs

Key Religious Education Documents

Recommended Reads

Useful Religious Education Websites for Children

BBC Bitesize

KS1 ~ https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zxnygk7

KS2 ~ https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z7hs34j

TrueTube

Charlie and her favourite soft toy Blue explore different religions (KS1) https://www.truetube.co.uk/list?search=Charlie%20and%20Blue&keystages=key%20stage%201&page=1&

Holy Cribs: Guides around different places of worship (KS2)

https://www.truetube.co.uk/list?search=Holy%20Cribs&keystages=key%20stage%202&page=1&

Parental Right to Withdraw from Religious Education

At our school, Religious Education (RE) is an important part of our broad and balanced curriculum. Through RE, pupils learn about a range of religions and worldviews, helping them to develop respect, understanding and appreciation of different beliefs and cultures.

As a school, we follow the locally agreed syllabus for Religious Education. RE is taught in an inclusive and educational manner and does not seek to promote any particular faith or belief. 

Parents/carers have the legal right to withdraw their child, wholly or partly, from Religious Education lessons. If you are considering exercising this right, we encourage you to discuss your concerns with the Headteacher so that we can explain the content and aims of the RE curriculum and answer any questions you may have.

Any request for withdrawal should be made in writing to the Headteacher. Alternative arrangements for supervision will be discussed, although the school is not required to provide alternative RE teaching.