Religious Education

RE and Collective Worship

Religious Education is provided in accordance with the Cambridgeshire Agreed Syllabus as well as The Understanding Christianity scheme of work. A copy of the scheme may be viewed at the school on request.

The key concepts taught are:

God, Creation, Fall, People of God, Incarnation, Gospel, Salvation, and the Kingdom of God.

Fundamental to the syllabus is the development of the Christian Faith whilst, at the same time, raising children's awareness of other major religions of the world. We compare and contrast a number of beliefs, all of which are present in our multicultural society.

In line with the expectations for Voluntarily Aided Church of England Schools, a minimum of 10% of our teaching time through the year is dedicated to religious education. This includes weekly RE lessons, celebrations through the year linked to the Christian calendar and other faiths/beliefs, faith visits/visitors, immersive days, and celebrations at Church or with the Diocese (face to face or virtual).

Where possible, trips are planned to places of worship. We aim to give all children a balanced view of the religions and promote the similarities between them and Christianity, in order to foster an understanding and tolerance of the beliefs of others. 

The work is supported by religious books and artefacts from the Ely Diocese, which the children are taught to handle with care and respect. The 1998 Education Act requires a daily act of collective worship. Representatives from the local church visit the school to conduct assemblies and religious education. Other suitable visitors, from other faiths, are invited from time to time, to talk to the children and take part in special events.

Parents wishing to withdraw their children from the devotional part of the Collective Worship are invited to discuss the matter with the Headteacher.