Religious Education
Our vision for Religious Education at William Lilley:
Our children develop a knowledge of the wider world. Children develop a strong appreciation and respect of others beliefs, practices and opinions allowing them to celebrate differences and diversity. Through religious education at our school, we prioritise a sense of belonging in which children question and express their own beliefs and that of others, sharing their thoughts and ideas in a creative way.
Implementation:
- Detailed progressive long term plan for RE curriculum
- Visiting local religious buildings
- Religious leader assemblies weekly
- Assemblies plan and link to major events
- Celebration events – Christian including Easter, Mothers day, Christmas, Divali, Eid, Chinese new year
- Cultural days and events involving school community
- Recognise belonging through events such as remembrance
- Focus on first hand experiences and link with religions within the school
- Religious hymns and learning songs
- Invite parents and local community to religious celebrations
- Promote responsibility through supporting local charities and school council
- Embedded across EYFS curriculum through topics such as ourselves, life and growth
- Theme days
Further reading and information:
- RE intent, implementation, progression and assessment
- Religious Education Long term plan
- More information about Religious Education
- William Lilley Infant and Nursery School - School policies
- How to help at home - RE
Our teaching of Religious Education follows the guidance given in the latest Agreed
Syllabus for Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire:
Religious Education for All
The Agreed Syllabus for RE in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire
2021-2026
Using this Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education, we will enable our pupils to discover more about religion as well as other world views as we assist them to apply their learning to a range of topics. Our pupils are encouraged to express ideas and insights into key questions which face all human beings as we travel through life. They will take part in lessons, and could also receive visitors to school sharing a range of religious viewpoints and undertake their own visits to varied places of worship, Covid permitting.
Through these experiences they will gain insights and knowledge to help equip them as responsible citizens, ready to contribute positively to our society and the wider world.
The three-fold aims of RE in Nottingham City and the County will ensure that our pupils:
- Know and understand a range of religions and world views which will allow them to recognise the diversity which exists in our city and wider society.
- Can express ideas and insights about the nature, significance and the impact of religions and world views as they develop their own personal views on a range of issues
- Develop and use skills which will assist them to engage seriously with religions and world views
By following the Agreed Syllabus, RE will also contribute to a whole range of school priorities. Study of religious and world views will also promote spiritual, cultural, social and moral development, and will support pupils’ understanding of British Values such as acceptance and respect for others who hold different world views.
If you would like to know more about the Agreed Syllabus a copy can be made available for you to read in school. Please contact Valerie.jones@nottscc.gov.uk for more information