Bourn Religious Education
Our aim is for pupils to develop a secure knowledge and understanding of Christianity as well as the other principal religions represented in Great Britain. Religious Education (RE) plays an essential role in the personal, social, moral, and spiritual development of every pupil.
We strive to make RE stimulating, engaging, and thought-provoking. As a Church of England school, just over half of curriculum time is devoted to the study of Christianity, while pupils also learn about other major world faiths and Humanism. The curriculum progression is outlined in the overview document linked below.
We follow the Understanding Christianity scheme for units focused on Christianity, and The Emmanuel Project for exploring other faiths and worldviews. Both schemes are supported by the Cambridgeshire County Council’s Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education (2018), which forms the statutory basis for RE in schools. These enquiry-based units encourage pupils to consider what people believe, how those beliefs shape their lives, and to reflect on meaningful questions in their own lives. Throughout the curriculum, pupils are introduced to individuals and communities who actively live out their beliefs and values in daily life.
Legal Requirements
Religious Education at Bourn is taught in line with the aims of the Cambridgeshire Agreed Syllabus. In accordance with the law, RE is provided for all registered pupils. Parents are informed via the school prospectus that they retain the right to withdraw their child from RE, including acts of collective worship. Any withdrawal must be confirmed in writing annually to the headteacher.
Curriculum Intent - RERE Curriculum Progression
