Religious Education enables all children to explore religious beliefs and practices, some of which are located in the local community. Pupils are encouraged to explore the fundamental questions of life raised by human experiences, and to extend their thinking and analytical skills as well as their creative, imaginative and emotional development. Religious Education fosters mutual understanding between students of differing religious and cultural backgrounds. Pupils are encouraged to develop a reflective approach to life in an atmosphere of openness, exploration and enquiry, and to respect the differences and help in the promotion of a harmonious society.

Throughout the Key Stages, children will progress through skills which focus on 4 main areas:

• Beliefs, Teachings and sources
• Practices and Ways of life
• Meaning, purpose and truth
• Values and Commitments