“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – Often attributed to William Butler Yeats
At Marton Manor Primary School, our vision for Religious Education (RE) is to foster a rich and inclusive learning experience that empowers our students with a deep understanding and appreciation of diverse religious and non-religious worldviews. Through our carefully crafted curriculum, children acquire knowledge of Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, and Humanist views, promoting a holistic approach to spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
We aim to instil in our students the ability to make informed and reasoned judgments on religious and moral issues, encouraging thoughtful reflection on their own beliefs. By incorporating art, drama, and various active learning strategies, we create a dynamic and engaging environment, fostering respect for different perspectives and preparing our students to thrive in a society of diverse religions and worldviews. Our vision for RE extends beyond the classroom, with visits to local places of worship and opportunities for cultural exploration, ensuring that our students graduate from Marton Manor Primary School with a broad and open-minded perspective on the world around them.
Our intent for RE at Marton Manor
RE at Marton Manor will be provided in line with the legal requirements.
These are that:
- The basic curriculum will include provision for religious education for all pupils on the school roll;
- The content of RE shall reflect the fact that religious traditions in Great Britain are in the main Christian, while taking account of the teaching and practices of the other principal religious traditions represented in Great Britain;
- The RE which is provided shall be in accordance with the SACRE Middlesbrough Agreed Syllabus (2020-25)
Within the framework of the law and the Agreed Syllabus, the aims in RE at Marton Manor Primary school are for pupils to:
- Acquire and develop knowledge and understanding of Christianity and the other principal religions represented in the United Kingdom;
- Develop an understanding of the influence of religious and non-religious worldviews, values and traditions on individuals, communities, societies and cultures, locally, nationally and globally;
- Develop the ability to make reasoned and informed judgements about religious and moral issues, with reference to the teachings and diversity within the religious and non-religious worldviews represented in the United Kingdom;
Enhance their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development by:
- Developing awareness of the fundamental questions of life raised by human experiences, and of how religious teachings and other beliefs can relate to them;
- Responding to such questions with reference to the teachings and practices of religions and worldviews relating them to their own understanding and experience;
- Reflecting on their own beliefs, values and experiences in the light of their study;
- Develop positive attitudes of respect towards other people who hold views and beliefs different from their own, and towards living in a society of diverse religions and worldviews.
How the RE Curriculum is designed at Marton Manor…
At Marton Manor Primary School, our Religious Education curriculum fosters curiosity about beliefs, values, and the ways people make sense of the world. Rooted in key substantive concepts, disciplinary knowledge, and reflective enquiry, our curriculum equips children with the understanding and skills to think critically about religion and worldviews.
We also recognise the importance of personal knowledge, encouraging children to reflect on their own beliefs, values, and experiences in relation to those of others. This helps them develop a deeper sense of identity, empathy, and respect for diversity.
Below, you will find an overview of our curriculum, outlining the key substantive concepts and the role of disciplinary knowledge, enquiry, and personal reflection in deepening religious understanding.
