At Castle Hill Infant School, RE adds to the development of pupils as individuals and

as members of society by fostering a reflective approach to life. This enables pupils

to grow in understanding of their experiences and to examine and tolerate attitudes,

beliefs and religious practices of other people. RE supports our pupils in developing

their own values and principles and supports their spiritual, moral, social and cultural

development.

Aims   

• Provide children with an understanding of the fundamental values and beliefs of world                religions with a focus on Christianity and Hinduism
• Provide children with a basic understanding of celebrations and festivals which are                observed and celebrated as part of these religions and others
• Encourage children to ask questions, share their beliefs as well as respect those of others 

Intent

We are setting out to help our pupils be ...

• Diverse, celebrating their own beliefs, values and cultures, as well as those of others
• Respectful, treating everyone with equality and fairness, regardless of their beliefs
• Passionate about their own beliefs, celebrations and values
• Curious, asking questions to help them to understand the beliefs of others more clearly

Implementation

We will do this by ensuring ...

• Pupils will learn about a different world religions, values and cultures
• Children will be taught about equality and its importance
• Children will be taught about a diverse range of celebrations observed across the                 world
• Children will be taught how to inquire respectfully

Impact

We will have made a difference when ...

• Children will be able to talk about some of the fundamental beliefs of people                           who share our world
• Children will demonstrate tolerance, acceptance and fairness towards each other and          those who share our world
• Children will be able to express why some celebrations are important to other              people as well as those that are important to themselves

• Children will be able to discuss the core values and important events in the                      calendars of different world religions, with a focus on Christianity and Hinduism