Religious Education is taught according to the Buckinghamshire Agreed Syllabus and Oxford Diocesan Board of Education Scheme which, in turn, reflects the Church of England Statement of Entitlement.
In the Foundation Stage children have the opportunities for spiritual and moral dimensions through the Early Learning Goals. Their learning can be through both separate and cross-curricular themes which include:
Myself
Other People
How I live
How other people live
Belonging
Important Experiences
Important things
Expressing our feelings
Celebrations
Exploring belief
Religious stories & meanings
At Key Stage 1 pupils will study Christianity and Judaism in depth. Other religions will be referred to. Themes include:
Belonging
Special Places
Relations
Special Things
Special Occasions
Stories
Special People
The Natural World
Pupils will have opportunities to enhance their own spiritual and moral development.
At Key Stage 2 pupils will continue to study Christianity and Islam in depth. Other religions may be referred to as they arise through units of study as appropriate to concepts which are being explored. However, they will not be taught in depth. Themes covered include:
Beliefs about God
Celebration
Communication
Founders & Prophets
Holy Books
Leaders
Places of Worship
Religion in the community
Right and Wrong
Rites of Passage
The Natural World
Thinking and Being