RE CURRICULUM
At Bishop Bridgeman we believe that Religious Education should provide a contemporary study of religion, preparing all children for later life. We promote respect, tolerance and understanding for the beliefs of all. Our curriculum encourages children to continuously ask questions and seek answers, embedding understanding and providing varied learning opportunities along their journey through school.
We believe Religious Education for children and young people provokes challenging questions about the meaning and purpose of life. It develops pupils’ knowledge and understanding of Christianity amongst other religion and religious traditions. RE enables pupils to build their sense of identity and belonging, which helps them flourish within their communities and as citizens in a diverse society. It teaches pupils to develop respect for others, including people with different faiths and beliefs and helps to challenge prejudice. RE prompts pupils to consider their responsibilities to themselves and to others and to explore how they might contribute to their communities and to the wider society. It encourages empathy, generosity and compassion.
Programme of Study:
We follow the programme of study set out in Understanding Christianity and The Manchester Diocese Syllabus, which ensures that all children can build upon their substantive knowledge and disciplinary knowledge as they progress through the year groups.
For further information about our RE curriculum, please speak to Miss S. Ryan (RE Curriculum Leader).