Religious Education

Religious Education is a valued and central part of life at Horbury St Peter’s and Clifton Church of England Primary School. As a Church of England school, our Religious Education provision is rooted in our Christian foundation and reflects our school vision, placing love, respect and understanding at the heart of everything we do. Religious Education supports our commitment to cherishing every child and helping them to understand their place within an ever-changing world.

Through Religious Education, pupils develop knowledge and understanding of Christianity as a living faith that continues to shape the lives of individuals and communities today. Alongside this, pupils learn about other religions and worldviews, enabling them to engage thoughtfully with diversity and to develop respect for the beliefs, values and experiences of others.

Currently, Religious Education at Horbury St Peter’s and Clifton is taught using the Enhance Academy Trust Religion and Worldviews Curriculum. This curriculum underpins our provision across school and supports pupils to explore belief, meaning and purpose through a structured and progressive approach.

Our Religious Education curriculum aims to develop pupils’ religious literacy by enabling them to both learn about religion and learn from religion. Children are encouraged to ask meaningful questions, engage in respectful discussion and reflect on how beliefs and values influence the way people live. Through this balanced approach, pupils are supported to develop their own spiritual, philosophical and ethical understanding.

Religious Education makes a significant contribution to pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. It provides a safe and inclusive space where all pupils, regardless of background or belief, are valued and encouraged to explore big questions about faith, identity and life in today’s society.

Religious Education is taught through engaging and varied learning experiences, including discussion, storytelling, creative work, drama, use of artefacts, visits and encounters with visitors. These approaches promote curiosity, reflection and deeper understanding, while encouraging pupils to listen carefully to others and express their own views with confidence and respect.

Through our Religious Education curriculum, we aim to nurture thoughtful, compassionate and respectful learners who are well prepared to live positively and responsibly in a diverse and modern world.