Religious Education
At Norwich Road Academy, we have designed our R.E. curriculum with the intent that our pupils must have the foundations to become respectful adults. We motivate them to be the very best they can be confident communicators, global citizens, to take opportunities to extend their horizons and develop the resilience to overcome any obstacles in life.
Religious Education is unique in the school curriculum in that it is neither a core subject nor a foundation subject but the 1988 Education Act states that ‘Religious Education has equal standing in relation to core subjects of the National Curriculum in that it is compulsory for all registered pupils.
Religious Education is taught in our school because it makes:
“a major contribution to the education of children and young people. At its best, it is intellectually challenging and personally enriching. It helps young people develop beliefs and values, and promotes the virtues of respect and empathy, which are important in our diverse society. It fosters civilised debate and reasoned argument, and helps pupils to understand the place of religion and belief in the modern world”. (RE: realising the potential, Ofsted 2013).
This fits with our school ethos of ‘Building our love of learning together.’
At Norwich Road Academy we deliver RE in line with the Norfolk Agreed Syllabus. We use the agreed syllabus in line with the Diocese of Norwich programme to support our Scheme of Work (https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/schools/siams-re-collective-worship/religious-education/curriculum-planning/).
Religious Education at Norwich Road Academy develops pupils' knowledge and understanding of, and their ability to respond to, Christianity,
- other principal world religions, other religious traditions and world views;
- understanding and respect for different religions, beliefs, values and traditions (including ethical life stances), through exploring issues within and between faiths;
- understanding of the influence of faith and belief on individuals, societies, communities and cultures;
- skills of enquiry and response through the use of religious vocabulary, questioning and empathy;
- skills of reflection, expression, application, analysis and evaluation of beliefs, values and practices, and the communication of personal responses to these.
Religious Education at Norwich Road Academy encourages pupils to:
- consider challenging questions of the meaning and purpose of life; beliefs about God, the self and the nature of reality, issues of right and wrong and what it means to be human;
- understand the influence of religion on individuals, families, communities and cultures;
- learn from different religions, beliefs, values and traditions while exploring questions of meaning and their own beliefs;
- learn about religious and ethical teaching, enabling them to make reasoned and informed responses to religious, moral and social issues;
- develop their sense of identity and belonging, preparing them for life as citizens in a plural, global society;
- develop respect for and sensitivity to others, in particular those whose faiths and beliefs are different from their own.
Religious Education at Norwich Road Academy enhances pupils:
- awareness and understanding of religions and beliefs, teachings, practices and forms of expression;
- ability to reflect on, consider, analyse, interpret and evaluate issues of truth, belief, faith and ethics and to communicate their responses.
BBC Bitesize is a great resource for a range of video clips, games and activities related to Music. The following links will take you some great resources for you and your children to explore. Key Stage 2 (KS2) children are in Year 3, 4, 5 and 6. Key Stage 1 (KS1) children are in Year 1 and 2. Early Years children are in our Nursery and Reception classes.
Religions, festivals and celebrations - Early years Understanding the World - BBC Bitesize
KS1 Religious Education - BBC Bitesize
KS2 Religious Education - BBC Bitesize
Mrs Huntley is the Religious Education lead, across the academy.