RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
R.E LEAD: MRS HOULSTON
At Haslington Primary Academy, Religious Education has an important role in developing children’s knowledge and understanding of religious beliefs, practices and traditions, in today’s society.
The school follows an agreed syllabus from Cheshire East. This syllabus contributes dynamically to children and young people’s education in schools by provoking challenging questions about meaning and purpose in life, beliefs about God, ultimate reality, issues of life and death and issues of right and wrong and what it means to be human.
Every pupil has a statutory entitlement to Religious Education as it makes a distinctive contribution to a broad and balanced curriculum. Pupils are given the opportunity to explore the role and significance of religion in society and the important beliefs and values that shape the world today.
Religious Education helps pupils understand the religious experience of others and the ways in which it gives a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives. Pupils are introduced to a variety of world faiths and are encouraged to respect the beliefs of others through a knowledge and enquiry-based approach to learning.
Pupils are taught Religious Education as part of their class-based learning, through assemblies and whole Phase celebration days.
