RE at Ellistown

Religious Education (RE)

At Ellistown Primary School, Religious Education plays an important role in helping children develop respect, understanding and appreciation for the diverse beliefs, values and traditions found in our local community and the wider world. RE is taught in accordance with the Leicestershire Agreed Syllabus. 

Through an enquiry-based approach, children are encouraged to ask questions, explore different viewpoints and reflect on their own beliefs, values and experiences. They learn about a range of religions and worldviews, developing an understanding of how faith and belief influence people's lives and communities.

Our RE curriculum promotes open-mindedness, respect and thoughtful discussion. Children are given opportunities to express their own ideas, listen to the views of others and engage with important questions about identity, belonging, morality and the meaning of life.

Learning is enriched through visitors, visits to places of worship and opportunities to encounter a range of religious and non-religious worldviews. These experiences help children develop a deeper understanding of diversity and prepare them to be respectful and responsible citizens in modern Britain.

Through Religious Education, we aim for our pupils to:

• Develop knowledge and understanding of a range of religions and worldviews.
• Recognise and respect the diversity that exists within our local community and wider society.
• Express ideas and insights about beliefs, values and ways of life.
• Reflect on their own beliefs, experiences and values.
• Develop the skills needed to engage thoughtfully and respectfully with different religions and worldviews.

Our aim is for every child to leave Ellistown with the knowledge, understanding and respect needed to thrive in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world.

Our RE Curriculum Map

For parental rights reagrding RE and collective worship please click here. 

 " The thing I like about year 3 is when we visited different temples and churches because we could see different religions in our country and planet. It was really fun and the cultures were amazing" 

Everley - Year 3