R.E. Policy

NEWTOWN C.E. (CONTROLLED) PRIMARY SCHOOL


R.E. POLICY



At Newtown School we believe:


"R.E. should foster in children a reflective

approach to living and enable and enrich this

process through their study of living faiths,

acknowledging the fact that the religious

traditions in Great Britain are in the main

Christian, and taking account of other principal

religions represented in the country".



(Visions of Life)


The Hampshire document 'Visions of Life' will

form the basis of our scheme of work for R.E.





We believe R.E. is about:-



. giving opportunities to explore own spirituality

. providing an opportunity for a time of reflection

. developing knowledge, understanding appreciation and
respect of other beliefs

. giving opportunities, skills, confidence to question
own/other peoples' beliefs

. teaching basic tenets of Christianity, Hinduism and
Judaism



AIMS


To develop a knowledge and understanding of Christianity. This will be

developed through:

. the opportunity to explore both religious and secular stories
which are important to Christians and which will engage the
imagination of young children (eg. The Selfish Giant,
Nativity)

. the idea that Jesus is important to Christians and that His
life is remembered and celebrated in a variety of ways

. discussion of their own ideas about important Christian
beliefs and practices (eg God...)

. the festivals of Easter, Christmas and Harvest

. the exploration of a range of other Christian resources
including local religious buildings, artefacts, music and
songs

. meeting representatives of local Christian communities

. using the examples of famous Christian role models both
dead and living.


To develop a knowledge and understanding of Judaism. This will be

developed through:

. the opportunity to explore both religious and secular stories
which are important to Jews and which will engage the
imagination of young children.

. discussion of their own ideas about important Jewish beliefs
and practices

. exploration of a range of other Jewish resources including
including artefacts, music and songs

. meeting representatives of local Jewish communities



To develop a knowledge and understanding of Hinduism. This will be

developed through:


. the opportunity to explore both religious and secular stories
which are important to Hindus and which will engage the
imagination of the young

. discussion of their own ideas about important Hindu beliefs
and practices

. exploration of a range of other Hindu resources including
artefacts, music songs

. meeting representative of local Hindu communities


ENSURE CONTENT



. Explore feelings, beliefs, responses to religious issues.
Opportunities for spiritual development

. understanding religious practices, beliefs, customs,
symbols and ceremonies within Christianity

. to seek opportunities across the curriculum to encourage
children to develop a more reflective response to the
mysteries and puzzles of life

. to provide continuity, progression and coherence (scheme)

. we will aim to develop a working relationship with any
families who wish to take up their right to withdraw
children from R.E.

. we recognise the right of teaching staff to withdraw from
the teaching of R.E.




LEGAL REQUIREMENTS


R.E. will be taught for the equivalent of about one hour
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