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Religious Education

Our curriculum is based on the JIGSAW scheme. Click here to find out more!  

EYFS - Understanding the World

People, Culture and Communities

Autumn 1

What makes people special?

Autumn 2

What is Christmas?

Spring 1

 How do people celebrate?

Spring 2

What is Easter?

Summer 1

What can we learn from stories?

Summer 2

What makes places special?

Year 1

Autumn 1

What do Christians believe about God? (Christianity)

Autumn 2

What gifts might a Christian in my town have given Jesus if he had been born here rather than in Bethlehem? (Christianity)

Spring 1

 Who is God to Jews? (Judaism) 

Spring 2

Why was Jesus welcomed like a king or celebrity on Palm Sunday? (Christianity)

Summer 1

Is Shabbat important to Jewish children? (Judaism)

Summer 2

Who is God to Sanatanis? (Hinduism)

Year 2

Autumn 1

Is it possible to be kind to everyone all of the time? (Christianity)

Autumn 2

Why do Christians believe God gave Jesus to the world? (Christianity)

Spring 1

Who is God to Muslims? (Islam)

Spring 2

How important is it to Christians that Jesus came back to life after His crucifixion? (Christianity) 

Summer 1

How important is the Qur'an to Muslims? (Islam)

Summer 2

What do Humanists believe? (Humanism)

Year 3

Autumn 1

Could Jesus heal people? Were these miracles or is there another explanation? (Christianity)

Autumn 2

Has Christmas lost its true meaning? (Christianity) 

Spring 1

What do some deities tell Sanatanis about God? (Hinduism)

Spring 2

What is 'good' about Good Friday? (Christianity) 

Summer 1

Does visiting the Ganges make a person a better Sanatani? (Hinduism)

Summer 2

What motivates Humanists to lead good lives? (Humanism)

Year 4

Autumn 1

Do people need to go to Church to show they are good Christians? (Christianity)

Autumn 2

What is the most significant part of the nativity story for Christians today? (Christianity)

Spring 1

What is the best way for a Jew to lead a good life? (Judaism)

Spring 2

Is forgiveness always possible for Christians? (Christianity)

Summer 1

How does celebrating Shavuot help Jewish children feel closer to God? (Judaism)

Summer 2

How do Jewish beliefs, teachings and stories impact on daily life? (Judaism)

Year 5

Autumn 1

What is the best way for a Christian to show their commitment to God? (Christianity)

Autumn 2

Is the Christmas story true? (Christianity)

Spring 1

Do beliefs in Karma, Samsara and Moksha help Sanatanis live good lives? (Hinduism)

Spring 2

How significant is it for Christians to believe God intended for Jesus to die? (Christianity)

Summer 1

How can Brahman be everywhere and in everything? (Hinduism)

Summer 2

How do inspirational people impact on how Humanists live today? (Humanism)

Year 6

Autumn 1

Is Christianity still a strong religion 2,000 years after Jesus was on Earth? (Christianity)

Autumn 2

Do Christmas celebrations and traditions help Christians understand who Jesus was and why he was born? (Christianity)

Spring 1

What is the best way for a Muslim to show commitment to God? (Islam)

Spring 2

How did Jesus create a 'New Covenant' and what does that mean to Christians today? (Christianity) 

Summer 1

How is the Qur'an vital to Muslims today? (Islam)

Summer 2

Does belief in Akhirah (life after death) help Muslims lead a good life? (Islam)