Religious Studies
When I started Northgate 15 years ago, I covered an RE lesson and this made me realise that it was a subject I enjoyed and wanted to learn more about. After qualifying as I teacher, I was given the opportunity to coordinate the subject and develop it further.
I have always enjoyed learning about religion, and how religion and faith fit into modern society. I enjoy talking to those who believe, in order to further my own knowledge, so that I can implement what I learn into the classroom. RE can be taken to a lot of different levels, and, as a subject, it can spark some really good discussions in the classroom with our pupils.
Mrs Jacobs.
Religious Education at Key Stage 3
RE lessons afford an insight into a broad and rich RE curriculum, which allows for coverage of the different key areas. At Northgate, we explore a variety of religions that are reflected in the community, and explore how religion supports personal development, British Values, Social, Moral and Culltural Development and wellbeing. Our intent is to provide a high quality, coherent and progressive experience of the subject, with a view to apply cross-curricular learning, where necessary.
In Key Stage 3, the intention is that pupils will know and understand a range of religions and worldviews. They will be able to identify, investigate and respond to a variety of issues and various opinions, which is a key part of SMSC, personal growth and community cohesion. Our intent is to also make sure that children understand the relevance or RE in today's modern world, and how it affects all of our lives.
Pupils will always have the opportunity to discuss their own opinion and views, regardless of their beliefs.
At Key stage 3, foundational knowledge includes:
- discussion and exploration of different religions
- belief and value systems
- exploring religion in the modern day world
- why people believe: the tenets of faith
Religious Education at Key Stage 4
Key stage 4, pupils already have some insight and core knowledge within the subject. In Years 10 and 11, selected pupils begin to work towards the OCR GCSE short course. However, for pupils in Pathway 1, selected pupils will study the AQA Aim award.