Religious Education (RE)
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AT HILLSBOROUGH PRIMARY
At Hillsborough Primary School, we foster tolerance, respect and open-mindedness towards others through learning about different religions and worldviews. RE has a significant role in fostering our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
Our curriculum:
- will develop children’s natural curiosity whilst encouraging them to believe in themselves to ask critical questions
- gives our children a better understanding of the society in which they belong to and that of the wider world
- values the importance of RE in the curriculum to support how children can become more confident in understanding religions
RE is taught from FS1 – Y6 using the Jigsaw RE scheme which is compliant with the Sheffield Agreed Syllabus. Our children study a range of religions including Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
Key elements explored in Jigsaw RE
- Myself
- Celebrations and Festivals
- Stories of Jesus
- Leaders and Inspirational People
- Believing - beliefs and questions
- What does it mean to belong?
- Religion, family and community
- The journey of life and death
- Symbols and religious expression
The principle aim of Jigsaw RE is to engage pupils in an enquiry approach where they can develop an understanding and appreciation for the expression of beliefs, cultural practices and influence of principle religions and worldviews in the local, national and wider global community and how we can conserve them.
Our curriculum will provide children with the opportunities and experiences to investigate a range of religions and world views.
The RE lead is Mrs Kay.
Our religious study during 2024-2025 is shown on the table below.
| Autumn 1
| Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
FS1/2 Range of religions | Theme: Special people
Key Question: What makes people special? Religions: Christianity, Judaism | Theme: Christmas
Concept: Incarnation Key Question: What is Christmas? Religion: Christianity | Theme: Celebrations
Key Question: How do people celebrate? Religions: Hinduism | Theme: Easter
Concept: Salvation Key Question: What is Easter? Religions: Christianity | Theme: Stories
Key Question: What can we learn from stories? Religions: Christianity, Islam. Hinduism, Sikhism | Theme: Special places
Key Question: What makes places special? Religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism |
Y1/Y2 Christianity, Islam and Humanism
| Who is God to Muslims?
Theme: The 99 names of Allah | Why do Christians believe God gave Jesus to the world?
Theme: Christmas Concept: Incarnation
| How important is the prophet Muhammad to Muslims?
Theme: The Prophet Muhammad
| How important is it to Christians that Jesus came back to life after his crucifixion?
Theme: Easter Concept: Salvation | How important is the Qur'an to Muslims?
Theme: The Qu’ran – holy book | What do Humanists believe?
Theme: Introduction to Humanism |
Y3 Christianity, Hinduism
| Does visiting the Ganges make a person a better Sanatani?
Theme: Pilgrimage | Has Christmas lost its true meaning?
Theme: Christmas Concept: Incarnation
| Could Jesus heal people? Did He perform miracles or was there some other explanation?
Theme: God the Son Concept: Incarnation
| What is 'good' about Good Friday?
Theme: Easter Concept: Salvation | What do some deities tell Sanatanis about God?
Theme: Belief | What is the best way for a Sanatani to lead a good life?
Theme: Belief into action |
Y4 Christianity, Islam and Humanism
| Does praying at regular intervals help Muslims in their everyday lives?
Theme: Prayer
| What is the most significant part of the nativity story for Christians today?
Theme: Christmas Concept: Incarnation
| Does completing a pilgrimage make a person a better Muslim?
Theme: Pilgrimage | Is forgiveness always possible for Christians?
Theme: Easter Concept: Salvation | What is the best way for a Muslim to lead a good life?
Theme: Values | What motivates Humanists to lead good lives?
Theme: Humanist actions |
Y5 Christianity, Islam (for 24-25 ONLY)
| Does praying at regular intervals help Muslims in their everyday lives?
Theme: Prayer | Is the Christmas story true?
Theme: Christmas Concept: Incarnation
| Does completing a pilgrimage make a person a better Muslim?
Theme: Pilgrimage | How significant is it for Christians to believe that God intended Jesus to die?
Theme: Easter Concept: Salvation | What is the best way for a Muslim to lead a good life?
Theme: Values | What is the best way for a Christian to show commitment to God?
Theme: Beliefs and practices |
Y6 Christianity, Islam and Humanism
| What is the best way for a Muslim to show commitment to God?
Theme: Commitment | Do Christian celebrations and traditions help Christians understand who Jesus was and why he was born?
Theme: Christmas Concept: Incarnation
| How is the Qur’an vital to Muslims today?
Theme: Sacred writings | Is Christianity still a strong religion over 2000 years after Jesus was on Earth?
Theme: Easter Concept: Salvation | Does belief in Akhirah (life after death) help Muslims lead a good life?
Theme: Life after death | How do inspirational people impact on how Humanists live today?
Theme: Role and impact |
Please follow the links below to learn more about our RE curriculum.
For more detailed information please visit our policies page.