RE is important at Bellefield because we need to provide the children with the knowledge and understanding of beliefs and practices of religions and worldviews. We need to develop children’s confidence in their beliefs and values so they can respect and value all other religious and cultural differences.  RE lessons should support children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. They should offer discussion, dialogue/debate and reflection.

We are currently just beginning our second year (Cycle B) of using our new scheme 'The Emmanuel Project'.  

1

Autumn

Spring

Summer

Cycle A

YEAR 1/2

CHRISTIANITY (Term 1)

Why is belonging to God and the church family important to Christians?

JUDAISM (Term 2)

Why is learning to do good deeds so important to Jewish people?

YEAR 1/2

CHRISTIANITY (Term 3)

What did Jesus teach about God in his parables?

ISLAM (Term 4)

How does a Muslim show their submission and obedience to Allah?

YEAR 1/2

CHRISTIANITY (Term 5)

How does celebrating Pentecost remind Christians that God is with them always?

JUDAISM (Term 6)

Why do Jewish families say so many prayers and blessings?

Cycle B

YEAR 1/2

JUDAISM (Term 1) 

Why do Jewish families talk about repentance at New Year?

CHRISTIANITY (Term 2)

Why was Jesus given the name ‘saviour’?

YEAR 1/2

ISLAM (Term 3)

How do some Muslims show Allah is compassionate and merciful?

CHRISTIANITY (Term 4)

What are the best symbols of Jesus’ death & resurrection at Easter?

YEAR 1/2

Christianity (Term 5)

Why do Christians trust Jesus and follow him?

Judaism (Term 6)

Why is the Torah such a joy for the Jewish community?

LKS2

Autumn

Spring

Summer

Cycle A

YEAR 3/4

Christianity (Term 1)

How do Christians show that reconciliation with God and others is important?

SIKHISM (Term 2)

How does the teaching of the gurus, move Sikhs from dark to light?

YEAR 3/4

HINDUISM (Term 3)

Why do Hindus want to collect good karma?

CHRISTIANITY (Term 4)

Is the cross a symbol of love, sacrifice or commitment for Christians?

YEAR 3/4

      Christianity (Term 5)

What do Christians mean when they talk about the Kingdom of God?

Judaism (Term 6)

What symbols and stories help Jewish people remember their covenant with God?

Cycle B

YEAR 3/4

CHRISTIANITY (Term 1)

How does believing Jesus is their Saviour inspire Christians to save and serve others?

ISLAM (Term 2)

Why do Muslims call Muhammad the ‘seal of the prophets’?

YEAR 3/4

HINDUISM (Term 3)

How does the story of Rama and Sita inspire Hindus to follow their dharma?

SIKHISM (Term 4)

How do Sikhs put their beliefs about equality into practice?

YEAR 3/4

CHRISTIANITY (Term 5)

Why do Christians believe they are people on a mission?

 CHRISTIANITY (Term 6)

Why do Christians pray to God and worship him?

UKS2

Autumn

Spring

Summer

Cycle A

YEAR 5/6

Christianity (Term 1)

Why is the gospel such good news for Christians?

Christianity (Term 2)

Part B

Why is the gospel such good news for Christians?

YEAR 5/6

Hinduism (Term 3)

What spiritual pathways to Moksha are written about in Hindu scriptures?

Judaism (Term 4)

What is holiness for Jewish people: a place, a time, an object or something else?

YEAR 5/6

Christianity (Term 5)

What is the great significance of the Eucharist for Christians?

Buddhism  (Term 6)

How did Buddha teach his followers to find enlightenment?

Cycle B

YEAR 5/6

Christianity (Term 1)

How do Christians show their belief that Jesus is God incarnate?

Islam (Term 2) 

How does tawhid create a sense of belonging to the Muslim community?

YEAR 5/6

Hinduism (Term 3)

How do questions about Brahman and atman influence the way a Hindu lives?

Christianity (Term 4)

Should believing in the resurrection change how Christians view life and death?

YEAR 5/6

Christianity (Term 5)

Should believing in the resurrection change how Christians view life and death?

Humanism (Term 6)

Why do Humanists say happiness is the goal of life?