Religious Education

Intent

At Bryn St Peter’s CE Primary, Religious Education is central to our Christian vision of building firm foundations for life, with Jesus as our cornerstone. RE supports the flourishing of all pupils by enabling them to develop religious literacy through a deep understanding of Christianity as a living faith, alongside respectful knowledge of other world religions and worldviews. It encourages pupils to explore theological, philosophical, and ethical questions, helping them to grow spiritually and live well together in a diverse society.

Implementation

RE is taught through a structured, progressive curriculum rooted in our Christian vision. Learning is enquiry-based, encouraging reflection, discussion, and critical thinking. Pupils engage with biblical teachings, including the concept of Jesus as the cornerstone, alongside the study of other faiths and worldviews. Opportunities for spiritual development are carefully planned, enabling pupils to reflect on how strong foundations of belief and values can guide their lives.

Teaching approaches include:

• Interactive, practical and creative activities

• Discussion, questioning and collaborative learning

• Story, drama, art, music and reflection

• Opportunities for pupils to express ideas and explore challenging concepts

• Age-appropriate and progressive themes that allow children to influence their own learning

Lessons are inclusive and adapted to support a range of needs, including SEND and EAL, ensuring full participation for all pupils.

We follow a hybrid of the Liverpool / Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education Syllabus and SACRE Lancashire Agreed Syllabus ensuring full compliance with the legal requirements.

Impact

Pupils develop as religiously literate individuals who can confidently discuss Christianity and other worldviews with respect and understanding. They demonstrate empathy, resilience, and a strong sense of values, rooted in the idea of building firm foundations for life. RE enables pupils to flourish spiritually and morally, equipping them to make thoughtful choices and to contribute positively to their community and the wider world.

Religious Education Inclusion Statement

At our school, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child feels valued, respected, and able to achieve their full potential. We recognise that all pupils are unique, with different strengths, needs, backgrounds and learning styles. We actively promote equality of opportunity and aim to remove barriers to learning so that all children can participate fully in school life.

We celebrate diversity and foster a culture of kindness, understanding, and mutual respect. All staff work collaboratively to support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development, ensuring that every child feels safe, supported and included.

Religious Education Adaptation Statement

We understand that some pupils may require additional support or adjustments to access the Religious Education curriculum effectively. Teaching is therefore adapted to meet the individual needs of all learners through a range of strategies, including adapted tasks, flexible teaching approaches, targeted interventions, and the use of appropriate resources or assistive technologies. We also work closely with parents, carers, and external professionals to ensure that adaptations are meaningful, inclusive, and responsive to each child’s needs.  Further details of this can be found within the Religious Education policy.