RE policy: examples (primary)
See examples of RE policies from Church of England, Catholic and non-faith schools to find out how they organise RE teaching and learning.
- Example from a Church of England school
- Examples from Catholic schools
- Example from a non-faith school
Example from a Church of England school
Preston St Matthew’s Church of England (CofE) Primary School in Lancashire says in its RE policy (scroll down to "curriculum subject policies") that RE should allow pupils to explore areas such as:
- The Christian faith
- Religious language and symbolism
- Other world faiths
This is explained on page 3 of the policy.
The school's RE co-ordinator monitors the RE provision on a termly cycle, with reference to the school improvement plan. This is set out on page 4.
Examples from Catholic schools
The RE policy from English Martyrs Roman Catholic (RC) Primary School in Tower Hamlets (see "EM Religious Education Policy") says that some of the RE co-ordinator's responsibilities are:
- Monitoring teaching and learning, planning and standards through lesson observations and work scrutinies
- Moderation
- Identifying strengths and areas for development
- Making sure the curriculum offered is appropriate, suitable and relevant to pupils’ needs and interests
- Attending appropriate training
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School in Hertfordshire says in its RE policy that RE is the foundation of all teaching (see page 3).
The school believes that whatever area of the curriculum children are studying, they are actively learning about areas such as:
- God's creation
- Challenges and discoveries
- How they can enjoy God's world
Example from a non-faith school
Eversley Primary School in Enfield has an RE policy that covers sections such as:
- Teaching and learning
- Curriculum planning
- How RE contributes to other subject areas
- Pupils with SEND
- Assessment and recording
