Aim

• Students, through curiosity, gain knowledge and understanding of the diverse religious and non-religious world views, particularly of Christianity as the majority religion in the UK
• Students realise the significance and impact of beliefs on the behaviour of individuals, groups and societies which develop their integrity and resilience and show their curiosity for this

Topics covered

• How do we decide what is right and wrong? Exploration of world and religious views
• Where do Buddhists find wisdom by which to live by?
• What are the key beliefs and questions of meaning in the Jewish community in Britain today?
• Why is the death and resurrection of Jesus central to Christianity?
• How do different religious believers support human rights today?
• Background knowledge for GCSE RE. What are the sources of authority and wisdom in Christianity and Islam?

Teaching groups

Students are taught in their mixed ability form groups.

Assessment

Teachers assess students’ attainment and effort throughout the year. A formal assessment is set each term to assess the student’s knowledge, understanding and evaluation of a key belief or practice.

How to support at home

Ensure students have the basic equipment for lessons.

For further information

Click here to visit the Sheffield agreed syllabus for more information.

Religious Education at King Edward VII School

Religious Education (RE) at King Edward VII School supports the ethos of the School as a diverse and inclusive community. RE explores how individuals and communities make meaning and sense of their lives through the major world religions and non-religious world views as set out in the Sheffield Agreed Syllabus and at GCSE through the AQA specification. It enables students to explore, understand and respond to important questions about life and to have respect for the faith, belief and values of others. We, as a School, have a statutory duty to provide RE for all our students. However, we recognise that parents have a legal right to withdraw their child from RE. We would ask any parent considering this to contact the School to discuss any concerns about the provision and practice of RE at our School.