Religious Education

The intent behind the curriculum for Religious Education is to develop young people to become religiously literate, to have the knowledge, understanding and skills – appropriate to their age and capacity - to think spiritually, ethically and theologically and to be aware of the demands of religious commitment in everyday life. To create opportunities to develop and promote the school’s community spirit, ethos and Gospel values.

Leaders ensure that the Catholic life of the school is at the root of every learning opportunity provided. The curriculum is reviewed annually to ensure the intent is current with the demands the children may be facing in society addressing the principles of Catholic Social teaching. The leader envisions children making the right choices, through learning about their faith and the scripture. In turn they will help the wider community, spreading the Good News of Jesus.

Personal, social, health and Citizenship education (PSHCE) enables our children to
become healthy, independent and responsible members of a society. It aims to
help them understand how they are developing personally and socially, and
tackles many of the moral, social and cultural issues that are part of growing up.
We provide our children with opportunities for them to learn about rights and
responsibilities and appreciate what it means to be a member of a diverse society.
Our children are encouraged to develop their sense of self-worth by playing a
positive role in contributing to school life, the wider community and globally.

We aim to develop children’s understanding so that they:

• Develop confidence to make the most of their abilities, through recognising their own worth (faithfulness).
• Develop confidence and self-esteem which enables them to put forward their own views but also understand the views of others (humility & gentleness).
• Work well with others through a process of collaboration
• Prepare to play an active role as citizens in a diverse society (participation).
• Develop a healthy and safe lifestyle with the ability to take appropriate risk assessments.
• Develop good relationships and respect the differences between members of the school and the wider community (common good).
• Make a positive contribution to the life of the school (service).
• Have the confidence to question when something is wrong(truth & justice).
• We recognise our duty to ‘actively promote’ and provide opportunity for children understand the fundamental British values first set out by the
• Government in the ‘Prevent’ strategy in 2014, of: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect & tolerance, including those with different faiths and beliefs in order for them to become fair, tolerant and confident adults in a forever challenging world.