Doddinghurst Infant School

RE

Intent

At our small, nurturing village infant school, our Religious Education curriculum inspires curiosity, respect, and understanding of the diverse world around us. Rooted in our inclusive ethos, we celebrate all cultures and traditions, fostering a sense of belonging and community. 

By harnessing thoughtful exploration and meaningful discussions, we encourage our children to develop empathy, moral values, and an appreciation for the richness of all faiths and beliefs. 

Through our school values we nurture open minds, and a shared commitment to kindness and respect;

Self- Belief- Children feel confident when expressing their opinions about moral stories, parables and religious teachings. 

Happiness- Children eagerly join in with stories, songs and discussions about religious and cultural traditions. They smile, laugh and share their thoughts during activities like role-playing a story or creating art related to a religious theme. They ask thoughtful questions about why and how people celebrate certain religious events.  

Independence- Children express their personal ideas and feelings: they can talk about their own experiences, thoughts or beliefs related to topics like celebrations, kindness or fairness without needing prompting.

Nurture- We provide a calm, structured classroom where children feel secure to share their thoughts without fear or judgment. Teaching staff use soft tones, visual aids and gentle reinforcement to create an atmosphere of acceptance. Sensory experiences allow pupils to explore different faiths and traditions in a variety of ways. 

Excellence- Our RE lessons celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity, encouraging respect for all religions, worldviews and cultural practices. We engage our pupils in meaningful curriculum that has clear progression; building on prior knowledge and skills in a way that is accessible and age- appropriate. We plan creative and interactive lessons which include stories, role-play, songs, arts and crafts and hands on activities to bring religious concepts to life. 

Implementation

Across the school we follow The Saffron Academy Trust (SAT) RE scheme of work- a Religious Education Curriculum for primary schools in Essex. The scheme is designed to be engaging, accessible and consistent. It is based on the Essex SACRE agreed syllabus 2022. 

The SAT RE Curriculum is designed to:

• Develop an understanding of different religions, faiths and cultures. 
• Improve critical thinking skills.
• Grow an awareness of religious literacy.
• Develop moral awareness and social understanding
• Foster respect for others.
• Improve self-awareness and reflection skills.  

Click on the links below to access the RE subject progression document and the Vocabulary progression document:

RE subject progression at Doddinghust Infant School

RE vocabulary progression at Doddinghust Infant School

Mrs Sarah Driver- RE subject lead