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      Religious Education at St Peter’s Catholic Primary School

    Loving and learning together, with Jesus

    At St Peter’s, Religious Education is at the heart of everything we do. 

    We are proud to be part of Christus Catholic Trust, working in partnership with our parish, families and the Diocese of Brentwood to form children who are compassionate, curious, reflective and inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ.

    Our Vision for Religious Education

    At St Peter’s, we believe every child is uniquely created and loved by God. Our RE curriculum enables pupils to:

    Develop a deep and personal relationship with God
    Grow in knowledge of Scripture, Catholic teaching and tradition
    Understand the richness of the Catholic faith and how it is lived today
    Think theologically, ethically and spiritually
    Engage in respectful dialogue with people of all faiths and worldviews
    Live out the Gospel values through service and action

    The Religious Education Directory (RED) 2023

    We follow the Religious Education Curriculum Directory (2023), the national framework for Catholic schools in England.
    This ensures our RE curriculum is:

    Progressive and coherent
    Rooted in Scripture and the teaching of the Church
    Aligned with Catholic theology and tradition
    Designed to form religiously literate, reflective young people

    The curriculum is structured through:

    Curriculum Branches
    Knowledge Lenses
    Ways of Knowing

    These shape the way we plan units, teach lessons, assess learning and support pupils’ development.

    We allocate at least 10% of curriculum time to Religious Education across the school.

    Teaching, Learning & Assessment in RE

    'Lessons are creative and rooted in the RED, enhanced by an exceptional bespoke St Peter’s offer, resulting in high levels of engagement and challenge through deep questioning and exploration of themes.' School Improvement Partner, 2026

    Teaching in RE at St Peter’s is exceptional because:

    Staff receive high-quality professional development from school leaders and the Diocese.
    Teachers have secure subject knowledge and use creative pedagogical approaches.
    Lessons begin with a ‘Brain Dump’ to activate prior learning.
    Ways of Knowing structure thinking, discussion and assessment.
    Pupils engage in rich dialogue, questioning, reasoning and reflection.
    Feedback is purposeful, aligned to clear learning intentions and success criteria.
    RE books show high standards, pride, and beautifully presented work.
    Pupils consistently achieve outstanding outcomes in RE, performing at levels comparable to other core subjects.

     

    Learning About Other Faiths

    In line with the Church’s call to dialogue, pupils engage in the study of:

    Judaism
    Islam
    Other Christian denominations

    This forms part of our Dialogue & Encounter curriculum branch and takes place during the Summer Term.

    Leadership of RE

    Religious Education at St Peter’s is led by:

    Mrs Hannah Walker, Headteacher & RE Leader
    Mrs Louise Downey, Deputy Headteacher & RE Leader

    Governors actively monitor:
    Curriculum intent and implementation
    RE teaching and learning
    Assessment and outcomes

    1. RE Policy - March 2026 CUR003

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