RE
The Wenhaston Way
R.E.
Our Aim -
Taken from the Suffolk Agreed Syllabus
'R.E. makes a major contribution to pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. It helps them to develop respect for and sensitivity towards others, in particular those whose faiths and beliefs are different from their own.’
Our Whole School Aim and Vision -
Global and local citizenship: We want our learners to understand the beliefs and practices of different religions and worldviews, promoting tolerance and respect.
Develop Resilient Learners: We want our learners to understand how faith and belief can provide strength and resilience in the face of life's challenges.
Communication: We want our learners to be able to articulate their own beliefs and values and engage in respectful dialogue with those who hold different perspectives.
Aim high: We want our R.E. curriculum to inspire learners to explore life's big questions and develop their own sense of meaning and purpose.
Timetable Expectations -
R.E. is taught discretely in the afternoons for one hour according to each class' structured weekly timetable.
In every R.E lesson across the school at Wenhaston you will see -
Explicit teaching of vocabulary and terminology.
An emphasis on the diversity of beliefs and practices within and across religions.
Reference to sacred texts, symbols, and artefacts.
Active discussion with children being encouraged to express their ideas and questions.
Children and teachers making connections to prior knowledge.
Recording and Marking -
As per our marking and feedback policy
Recording and Marking -
As per our marking and feedback policy
Resources needed -
We use the Emmanuel project as our scheme of work for the teaching of Religious Education.
Emmanuel Project materials for each year group, including the scheme of work, lesson plans, and assessment resources.
A range of physical artefacts to support the Emmanuel Project units, such as religious texts, symbols, and objects. Teachers have access to an RE resource library - listed here: RE Resources cupboard contents
High-quality topic books and videos linked to the Emmanuel Project units.
A bank of relevant and reliable website links for teachers and pupils to use (detailed in the document above)
Teaching Sequence in Every Class -
The Emmanuel Project provides a clear teaching sequence for each unit, with three 'Explore' sections. Teachers should follow this sequence, adapting and differentiating as needed for their class. This is an overview:
Vocabulary and Terminology Progression -
The Emmanuel Project has a vocabulary list for each year group. These lists should be used to ensure progression in pupils' understanding of key terminology.
Link below: V2 The Emmanuel Project Scheme of Work Progression.pdf *
*Link above only available to teachers. Please contact the school for a copy.
Assessment and Monitoring -
Teachers should use a range of formative and summative assessment methods to monitor pupils' progress and understanding in R.E. This may include:
Observing pupils during lessons and noting their contributions to discussions.
Reviewing pupils' work in their books and providing feedback.
Talking to pupils about their learning and asking them questions about what they have learned and enjoyed.
Using the assessment resources provided in the Emmanuel Project materials.
Updated (November 2024)