Our Curriculum

Here at Timberley Academy, we teach RE through the Jigsaw RE scheme. This scheme teaches children about world religions and develops their knowledge and understanding of living in a multi-cultural society. Each year group focuses on particular religions whilst delving into the 'big questions'. 

This curriculum is progressive and allows children to carry the knowledge they have learnt throughout school. 

Foundation Stage

In Reception, children will explore a range of different religious festivals throughout the year. This includes; Christmas, Easter, Eid, Diwali and Holi. Lunar New Year is celebrated too!

Key Stage 1

During Key Stage 1, children will be exploring making connections across different religions. The religions that are explored are; Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism and Sikhism. Children will then carry those connections into Key Stage 2. 

Key Stage 2

Key Stage 2 allows children to continue to explore the religions taught in Key Stage 1, however, children will now have the opportunity to explore Hinduism too. During their time in Key Stage 2, children will dig deeper in to more complex questions and allow them to think critically. 

All lessons are sourced from the Jigsaw website. The lessons provided have been made by teachers for teachers! Where possible, we have made links for children across school so children can answer any 'big questions' with quality answers. We aim to provide an enriched RE curriculum, here at Timberley, which allows children to develop their knowledge and personal development. 

Please take a look at our curriculum below. If you have any questions or queries, please speak to a member of staff, or request to speak to Miss Morris (RE Coordinator). 

Thank you!

Curriculum Overview

Below, you will find some more information on what the children will be learning about for each 'big question'. Please note, we have only chosen questions we believe are appropriate for our children here at Timberley Academy. 

Policies 

Please see our RE policies below, thank you. 

Useful Links

Learn more here about the major world religions. Do you follow a religion? Perhaps you could share your religious beliefs and background in class.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zmyb4wx

KS1: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ks1-religious-studies/zmtvwty

KS2: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ks2-religious-studies/z6pbqp3

Withdrawal

Parents retain the right to withdraw their children from any form of Religious Education, including collective worship, under the 1988 Education Reform Act. For further information, please refer to the school's R.E. and Collective Worship Policies.