Religious Education

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Ashmount is part of a wonderfully diverse community and we take a global view of faith. Our values of community, responsibility and growth are at the heart of how we teach RE.

At Ashmount we help children to develop an understanding of world faiths and belief systems that reflect the diversity within our community. We ensure that children are taught key knowledge to ensure that they are equipped to talk about RE in a sensitive and respectful way. We follow the London Borough of Islington’s agreed syllabus for RE, which covers an array of topics in an age appropriate way. We enrich children’s learning through both workshops and visits to six main places of worship throughout their time at Ashmount.

All parents have the right to withdraw their child from the religious education curriculum but must do so after consultation with the Headteacher.

Below is an overview of the key questions covered in each year group:

Year 1

  • Who is a Christian and what do they believe?
  • How and why do we celebrate special and scared times?
  • What makes some places sacred?
  • What does it mean to belong to a faith community?

Year 2

  • Who is a Muslim and what do they believe?
  • What can we learn from sacred books?
  • Who is a Jew and what do Jews believe?
  • How and why do we celebrate special and sacred times?
  • How should we care for others and the world, and why does this matter?

Year 3

  • What do different people believe about God?
  • Why are festivals important to religious communities?
  • Why is the Bible so important for Christians today?
  • Why do people pray?
  • What does it mean to be a Christian in Britain today?

Year 4

  • What does it mean to be a Hindu in Britain today?
  • Why is Jesus inspiring to some people?
  • Why are festivals important to religious communities?
  • Why do some people think that life is like a journey and what significant experiences mark this?
  • What can we learn from religions about deciding what is right and wrong?

Year 5

  • Why do some people think God exists?
  • What would Jesus do?
  • If God is everywhere, why go to a place of worship?
  • What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today?

Year 6

  • Is it better to express your beliefs in arts and architecture or in charity or generosity?
  • What do religions say to us when life get hard?
  • What matters most to Christian and Humanists?
  • What difference does it make to believe in ahimsa, grace and/or Ummah?
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