The study of religious and non-religious world views is a core component of a rounded academic education. At Langwith Bassett, we follow the NATRE RE curriculum with the intent that our children will become resilient, accepting, mindful and inquisitive learners.

The R.E. curriculum allows children to discover and gain an insight into religions within the world that we live in. We see the teaching of R.E. is vital for children to understand others' beliefs and make connections between their own values. It is our role to ensure pupils are inquisitive by asking questions about the world around them and allowing pupils to gain high-quality experiences.  

Cultural RE Days 

As part of our RE curriculum, we hold a range of Cultural RE Days to enrich and enhance pupils' understanding of different faiths, traditions and cultures from around the world. These special days are linked to significant religious festivals and celebrations and provide an opportunity for pupils to spend time exploring the country and culture associated with each event. Through engaging activities, pupils learn about the meaning and importance of the celebration, discover traditional customs and clothing, and experience aspects of the culture through food preparation and tasting. These experiences help to develop respect, understanding and appreciation of the diverse beliefs, traditions and communities that make up our world.

KS1

RE is delivered to our pupils through a creative and flexible programme of study. Pupils will learn about the different religions from around the world, their beliefs and their culture. They will be able to form an understanding of their own sense of belonging within their own and other religious views. Teachers will encourage pupils to ask questions so that other pupils can give their opinion on the matter in hand. Pupils will also develop an understanding of religious celebrations and festivals along with the stories, meaning and messages often associated with them. 

KS2

RE is taught with an emphasis on creativity and flexibility. In KS2 children begin to describe and make connections between different features of the religions and world views they study, discovering more about celebrations, worship, pilgrimages and the rituals which mark important points in life. Pupils are encouraged to reflect on their own views about belonging, meaning, purpose and truth, applying ideas of their own thoughtfully in different creative forms, e.g. reasoning, music, art and poetry. Pupils are encouraged to consider and challenge the views of others thoughtfully. They are introduced to an extended range of sources and subject-specific vocabulary. The children consider and apply ideas about ways in which diverse communities can live together for the well-being of all, responding thoughtfully to ideas about community, values and respect.