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What is the overall aim of what we are learning in RE?

The aim of our RE curriculum is to provide students with a knowledge and understanding of religious traditions and world views found around the world, in the UK and in the local area. We want students to develop a sense of shared values and respect for the diversity of religions, beliefs and cultures that enrich the community. They will also develop an appreciation of the ways in which religious beliefs can shape our lives and contribute to personal beliefs and morality. 
 

What are the students learning in Year 7 & 8?

Students begin with an overview of six of the world’s major religions, before developing their understanding with more in-depth enquiries. The focus is on understanding the key beliefs and behaviours within these religions and what it means to belong.

Why are they learning these things?

The curriculum enables students to develop an understanding of the religious traditions and worldviews represented in the local area and to gain an insight into the place of religion and belief in contemporary society. They are supported to engage sensitively with the curriculum, to consider ethical and moral issues, and to reflect on their own responses to what they are learning.  

Unit Term Year 7 - Scheme of Learning Overview
7.1 Autumn  Traditions and Beliefs in Major Religions
7.2 Spring  Who was Jesus?
7.3 Sources of Authority in Islam
7.4 Summer  Sikh Beliefs and Practice
7.5 Hindu Beliefs and Practice
Unit Term Year 8 - Scheme of Learning Overview
8.1 Autumn Arguments for and against Belief in God
8.2 Religion and Suffering
8.3 Spring The World of Buddhism
8.4 Sources of Authority in Judaism 
8.5 Summer Perspectives on Life after Death
8.6 Atheism in the Modern World


What are the students learning in Year 9, 10 & 11?

In Key Stage 4, students build on the content and skills they learned at Key Stage 3. They continue to focus on understanding the key beliefs and behaviours within major religions and on what it means to belong. They also consider the role faith plays in contemporary society and a variety of religious responses to moral issues.

Why are they learning these things?

The curriculum supports students to develop and refine an understanding of the religious traditions and worldviews represented locally, nationally and globally. They are supported to engage sensitively and thoughtfully with the curriculum, to consider ethical and moral issues, and to reflect on their own responses to what they are learning. 

Unit Term Year 9 - Scheme of Learning Overview
9.2 Autumn Faith in the UK
9.4 The Role of Faith in Society
9.6 Spring Religion in Contemporary Culture
9.8 Religion and Science
9.10 Summer What Challenges do Religious Groups Face?
9.12 To What Extent is the UK a Religious / Secular Society?
Unit Term Year 10 - Scheme of Learning Overview
10.2 Autumn The Baha'i Faith
10.4 Religious Festivals
10.6 Spring Religion and Extremism
10.8 Religion in Contemporary Culture
10.10 Summer Religious Leaders
10.12 Religion and the Community
Unit Term Year 11 - Scheme of Learning Overview
11.2 Autumn Life After Death
   
11.6 Spring Religion, Crime and Punishment
11.8 Religion and Ethical Issues
11.10 Summer Other Religious Traditions


What are students learning in Year 12 & 13?

Students continue to build on the content and skills they learnt at key stage 4 and are supported to approach their learning in an ever-more sophisticated and thoughtful way. They are introduced to philosophical ideas and consider how these interact with religious thought.


Why are they learning these things? 

Students continue to build on the content and skills they learnt at key stage 4 and are supported to approach their learning in an ever-more sophisticated and thoughtful way. They are introduced to philosophical ideas and consider how these interact with religious thought.
 
Unit Term Year 12 - Scheme of Learning Overview
12.1 Autumn Philosophy and Religion
12.4 Philosophical Arguments on the Existence of God
12.6 Summer Religion and Ethics
Unit Term Year 13 - Scheme of Learning Overview
13.1 Autumn Religious and Philosophical Responses to the Existence of Evil
13.3 The Nature of God
13.5 Spring Religion and Ethics
13.7 Summer Developments in Religious Thought



How can I find out more about what students are learning?

If you have any queries about the information on this page, please contact admin@northolthigh.org.uk.  

Right to Withdraw

Parents have the right to withdraw their children from the Religious Education (RE) components of the curriculum. Requests for withdrawal should be put in writing and addressed to the headteacher.