R.E.

At St Mary’s CE Primary School, our Christian vision and values are at the heart of everything we do. Religious Education is a core subject that enables every child to flourish by developing their understanding of religious and non-religious worldviews, exploring questions of meaning and purpose, and becoming religiously literate in an increasingly diverse world. Following the London Diocesan Board for Schools (LDBS) syllabus, which meets the Church of England Statement of Entitlement, our curriculum is academically rigorous, theologically rooted and inclusive. From Reception to Year 6, pupils study Christianity as a diverse, global living faith for approximately 60% of the curriculum, alongside Judaism, Islam, Sikhi, Hindu Dharma and Buddhism. Pupils also explore non-religious worldviews, drawing on Humanism as one example. Through an enquiry-based approach, pupils develop curiosity, ask thoughtful questions, reflect on their own emerging worldview and explore the beliefs and experiences of others with empathy and respect. Our RE curriculum equips children with the knowledge, understanding and confidence to engage meaningfully with the multi-religious and multi-secular world, enabling them to live well together and flourish as compassionate, informed members of society.