Why do we learn Religious Education?
The study of RE intends to broaden students' knowledge of different cultures and belief systems, allowing them to acquire knowledge and understanding of the beliefs and practices of the religions and worldviews which not only shape their history and culture, but which guide their own development. By learning about various religions, students are better equipped to engage in interfaith dialogue, promoting social harmony and cohesion in a diverse society.
Head of Religious Education
Ms N Miah
Our approach
The purpose of our Key Stage 3 curriculum is to ensure students have a broad understanding of the world’s main religions and beliefs, as well as helping our students to become well-rounded, respectful students.
Students will learn about the six major world religions and world views, as well as exploring deep philosophical and ethical questions. Students will have opportunity to share their own beliefs and values, to respectfully debate controversial and religious issues and to learn from their peers about different beliefs and practices in their local, national and global community. In Ks4 students will have the option to pick Religious Studies GCSE. At GCSE students follow the AQA specification and investigate the Christian and Islamic religions in-depth, alongside module on key themes which religion interacts with in society e.g. crime and punishment and warfare.
Year 7
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| Students will complete end of term assessments for each topic in Year 7 in the form of extended answers to a wide ranging question. Students will also sit termly formal exams to assess the knowledge learnt across the year |
Year 8
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| Students will complete end of term assessments for each topic in Year 8 in the form of extended answers to a wide ranging question. Students will also sit termly formal exams to assess the knowledge learnt across the year and key stage. |
Year 9
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| Students will complete end of term assessments for each topic in Year 9 in the form of extended answers to a wide ranging question. Students will also sit termly formal exams to assess the knowledge learnt across the year and key stage. |
Year 10
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Students will regularly complete exam style questions in class, through which they will receive peer or teacher feedback, with an opportunity to improve their answers. Students are assessed termly using past paper exam questions from AQA and sit full mock exams at the end of each full unit. This ensures students are well equipped for their GCSE exams and have had lots of opportunities to practice and master the skills needed to be a successful GCSE Theologian |