RE

The aim of Religious Education (RE) at Thorn Grove is to provide a curriculum that promotes equal respect for different religions and non-religious worldviews, including Humanism.

Our core purpose is to ensure that RE is a subject, that for all pupils, fosters respect for all beliefs and exposes children to a diversity of faiths and belief systems.

We follow a thematic approach in our lessons, with a clear focus for each term. The initial theme is believing. In each year, students study a unit that explores this theme, delving into various religious beliefs and teachings from different sources.

Our units of work raise important questions about the meaning, purpose, and truth within different faiths. In the Spring term, the focus shifts to expressing, as children are encouraged to discuss various forms of religious and spiritual expression. They are prompted to reflect on questions of identity, diversity, and the motivating factors behind people's beliefs.

The final theme is living. During this period, students examine religious practices and different ways of living. Teachers guide them to investigate values and commitments found within various faiths.

In addition to this, the RE curriculum also includes the celebration of significant festivals across a broad range of faiths. Visitors and speakers give the children first-hand knowledge and experiences of different religions and their practices. 

This approach fosters an inclusive and respectful culture at Thorn Grove, promoting respect, empathy, and tolerance towards others with different religious or non-religious worldviews.