Religious Education

Religious Education – Intent, Implementation and Impact

Intent

At Cheadle Heath Primary School, Religious Education (RE) plays a central role in supporting pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. Through our curriculum, we aim to:

• Provide opportunities for pupils to explore and understand Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and other world faiths and worldviews, particularly at times of celebration.

• Encourage pupils to reflect on their own experiences and engage with life’s “big questions.”

• Develop pupils’ respect, empathy, and understanding of others, equipping them to live well in today’s diverse and ever-changing world.

• Support the promotion of modern British values, ensuring children learn the importance of tolerance, respect, and responsibility within society.

Our intent is that every child leaves Cheadle Heath Primary with a secure knowledge of key religions, an appreciation of diversity, and the skills to engage thoughtfully with matters of belief and identity.

Implementation

To achieve these aims, we:

• Follow the Stockport Local Authority RE Scheme of Work, agreed by SACRE, ensuring progression of knowledge and skills across all year groups.

• Focus study on Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, while also celebrating and acknowledging other religions and worldviews to reflect our pupils’ experiences and community.

• Enrich learning through:

  • Visits to local places of worship such as churches and mosques.

  • Welcoming visitors into school to share their beliefs and practices.

  • Collaborations with Christians in Schools, Bible Encounter Trust, and a weekly visiting speaker who leads whole-school assemblies.

• Use a range of teaching strategies, including enquiry-based learning, drama, art, music, dance, artefact exploration, discussion, and writing opportunities, to engage all learners.

• Provide meaningful cross-curricular links where appropriate, enhancing children’s understanding of religion, culture, and community.

Impact

As a result of our RE curriculum, pupils at Cheadle Heath Primary:

• Develop knowledge and understanding of key religions and worldviews represented in Britain and globally.

• Demonstrate respect, empathy, and appreciation for people whose beliefs and practices differ from their own.

• Show the ability to ask and respond to deep questions about meaning, purpose, and values.

• Are equipped with the vocabulary and confidence to discuss religious and philosophical ideas.

• Reflect modern British values, such as tolerance, democracy, and mutual respect, in their everyday behaviour.

• Leave primary school prepared to continue their exploration of faith, belief, and identity in secondary education and beyond.