RE
Primary
At Primary we follow the Jigsaw Religious Education scheme of learning. Written by specialist R.E. teachers, it follows an enquiry-based approach to teaching and learning.
R.E HLP 2024-25
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| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| Nursery | What makes people special to me and others?  Christianity and Judaism  | What is Christmas to me and others?  Christianity concept: Incarnation  | How do I and other people celebrate?  Sanatana Dharma  | What is Easter to me and others?  Christianity concept: Salvation  | What can I and other people learn from stories?  Christianity, Islam, Sanatana Dharma, Sikhi  | What makes places special to me and others?  Christianity, Islam, Judaism  |
| Reception | What makes people special?  Christianity and Judaism  | What is Christmas?  Christianity concept: Incarnation  | Celebrations  Sanatana Dharma  | What is Easter?  Christianity concept: Salvation  | What can we learn from stories?  Christianity, Islam, Sanatana Dharma, Sikhi  | What makes places special?  Christianity, Islam, Judaism  |
| Year 1/2 | Is it possible to be kind to everyone all of the time?  | Who is God to Sanatanis?  | What might Sanatanis learn from the story of Rama and Sita and the celebrations of Diwali?  | How important is it to Christians that Jesus came back to life after his crucifixion?  | Who is God to Jews?  | Is Shabbat important to Jewish children?  |
| Year 3/4 | Does visiting the Ganges make a person a better Sanatani?  | What do some deities tell Sanatanis about God?  | What is the best way for a Sanatani to lead a good life?  | Is forgiveness always possible for Christians?  | Do people need to go to church to show they are Christians?   | Why are there four Gospels and how are they relevant for Christians?  |
| Year 5 | Are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur important to Jewish children?  | Is the Christmas story true?  | What is the best way for a Jew to show commitment to God?  | How are sacred teachings and stories interpreted by Jews today?  | How do inspirational people impact on how Humanists live today?  | What is the best way for a Christian to show commitment to God?  
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| Year 6 | What is the best way for a Muslim to show commitment to God?  | Does belief in Akhirah (life after death) help Muslims lead good lives?  | Is anything ever eternal?  | Is Christianity still a strong religion over 2000 years after Jesus was on Earth?  | What is the best way for a Buddhist to show commitment to their beliefs?  | What is the best way for a Buddhist to live a good life? Right Living and Intention?  |
Secondary
Years 7 and 8
Topics studied and content covered include:
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In Year 7 students study a variety of topics closely linked with Religion, Culture and Citizenship. Students look at religions of the world and what it means to be a global citizen. Look at key issues and questions of life and death. |
In Year 8 students look at issues such as prejudice and discrimination and complete a study on Islam and islamophobia. Students also study key issues and debates around topics such as abortion and euthanasia and the religious arguments and debates surrounding them. |
Years 9 - 13
Students study RE in all years at Merchants’ Academy to ensure that they have an understanding of all religions and how their beliefs and practices feed into everyday life. Our course follows the main concepts of the locally agreed syllabus and allows students time to discuss and debate religious and philosophical concepts such as whether there is life after death, what morality is and how religious considerations factor into relationships and life choices of different groups of people.