Religious Education
At Christ Church, Religious Education is a core part of our curriculum and an important expression of our identity as a Church of England school. RE gives children the knowledge, vocabulary and confidence to explore some of life's biggest questions and to understand the diverse religious and non-religious world in which they live.
We follow the London Diocesan Board for Schools (LDBS) Primary RE Syllabus, through which children develop a rich understanding of Christianity as a diverse, global and living faith, alongside learning about a range of other religious and non-religious worldviews. RE is an academic subject: children learn to investigate beliefs, texts, traditions and lived experiences through theology, philosophy and the human and social sciences.
Our teaching is rooted in curiosity and enquiry. Children are encouraged to ask meaningful questions, explore different perspectives, think critically and reflect on what they have learned. Our C.A.R.E. approach – Curiosity, Ask Questions, Reflect and Explore Difference – gives children a shared language for learning in RE and helps them become increasingly thoughtful and religiously literate.
We want every child, whether they come from a religious background or none, to feel that they belong in the RE classroom. Children learn to listen respectfully, disagree thoughtfully, value different experiences and develop their own emerging worldview. Through this, RE nurtures wisdom, compassion, respect and understanding, helping our children to flourish and to live well together in an increasingly diverse world.
C – Curiosity
Wonder, notice and want to know more.
A – Ask Questions
Ask thoughtful questions and explore ideas.
R – Reflect
Think carefully about beliefs, meaning and our own responses.
E – Explore Difference
Understand how different worldviews shape the way people see and experience the world.
Our RE classroom is a place of beloved belonging – where everyone is welcome, every voice is valued and children can ask questions, explore differences and share their ideas with respect.
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