The fundamental intention for all students, whom we proudly call Griffins, in their Religious Education journey at Race Leys Junior School is to foster learning both from and about religion, enabling them to construct a comprehensive understanding of the diverse world surrounding them. We are dedicated to ensuring that every child acquires and develops knowledge and understanding of Christianity, alongside the other principal religions and worldviews represented across Great Britain and the global community.

Throughout our RE lessons, we actively encourage all Griffins to engage in thoughtful inquiry, prompting them to ask questions about the world and to reflect deeply on their personal beliefs, values, and lived experiences. We are committed to including and promoting fundamental British Values in a manner that is accessible and meaningful to all children, ensuring every Griffin is aware of their rights and responsibilities as valued UK citizens.

We implement the Coventry and Warwickshire agreed syllabus for Religious Education as the comprehensive basis for our curriculum. Religious Education is generally taught on a weekly basis, though it is sometimes delivered effectively through cross-curricular class topics or as a focused, whole-school RE day. Our educators craft their own key questions, carefully linked to the themes in the syllabus, allowing for relevant and enriching connections with other subject areas where appropriate.

A core principle of our approach is that all religions, worldviews, and their communities are treated with the utmost respect, sensitivity, and impartiality. We deeply value the essential links forged between home, school, and any associated faith or belief communities. Enriching visits to diverse places of worship, as well as welcoming visitors representing various religions and worldviews, provide a wealth of first-hand, relatable experiences designed to spark every child’s intellectual curiosity and help them connect new learning to their own frame of reference.

The impactful result of our learning in RE is that all Griffins are empowered to make meaningful connections between their own lives and the lives of others within their immediate community and the broader world. This journey cultivates a profound understanding of diverse cultures and varied ways of life. Ultimately, our children demonstrate high levels of self-awareness and consistently model respect, tolerance, and empathy for all individuals, preparing them to be inclusive and engaged global citizens.

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At the request of parents, and following discussion with school leaders, the right to withdraw from all or part of the RE syllabus may be granted.