Mr Stevenson - RE Leader

Our RE Vision

At Heage Primary School, Religious Education (RE) plays a vital role in supporting the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of every child. Through RE, children develop an understanding of the diverse beliefs, values, and traditions that shape our local, national, and global communities. We aim to inspire curiosity, encourage respectful dialogue, and promote acceptance of different viewpoints, enabling children to flourish in an increasingly diverse world.

Through the teaching of RE, we aim to:

• Promote understanding, respect and inclusion by introducing children to a range of religions, world views, cultures and beliefs, fostering tolerance and appreciation of diversity.
• Develop moral and ethical awareness through exploring questions of right and wrong, justice, compassion, honesty and responsibility, encouraging children to make thoughtful and informed choices.
• Encourage personal reflection and self-awareness by providing opportunities for children to consider their own beliefs, values and identity while engaging with the beliefs of others.
• Nurture spiritual development and wellbeing through experiences that inspire wonder, reflection, awe and a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.
• Prepare children for life in modern Britain and the wider world by equipping them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to engage respectfully with people from different backgrounds and perspectives.
• Enrich learning across the curriculum by making meaningful links with subjects such as history, geography, art and literature, helping children to understand how beliefs and values influence individuals, communities and societies.

Religious Education is an essential part of our curriculum. It helps children develop the knowledge, understanding and values needed to thrive in a multicultural and interconnected society, while actively promoting British values. Through fostering respect, reflection, empathy and critical thinking, RE empowers children to become compassionate, responsible and informed citizens who contribute positively to their communities and the wider world.

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Our school is committed to providing Religious Education (RE) and Collective Worship that respects the diverse religious and philosophical convictions of all families. Details of our RE curriculum can be found on our website.

Parents have the legal right to withdraw their child from all, or part, of RE and/or Collective Worship if they feel it conflicts with their own beliefs. If you wish to exercise this right, please inform the school.