Religious Education
At Bridgewater Park Primary School, we follow the Halton Schools Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education – The Lancashire Agreed Syllabus.
As well as developing a knowledge and understanding of Christianity, Religious Education is concerned with moral and spiritual development and an understanding of all religions. Children are given opportunities to think about religious ideas, behaviour, and attitudes, as well as personal qualities such as consideration, bravery, loyalty, and truthfulness. Children are not only taught about different faiths, they are given opportunities to reflect on their own beliefs and appreciate different viewpoints of others. We foster links with our local church (St Mary's) and have regular class assemblies led by the vicar. .
Two-Year Rolling Programme for Key Stage 1 & 2
Cycle A
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring |
Summer |
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KS1 |
Christianity – God |
Christianity - Church |
Judaism - Beliefs & Values/ Living Religious Traditions |
Hinduism - Beliefs & Values/ Living Religious Traditions |
Lancashire Agreed Syll |
Why do Christians say God is a father? Does how we treat the world matter? |
What unites the Christian community? How might some people show they ‘belong’ to God? |
Why might some people put their trust in God? What aspects of life really matter? |
How might people show their devotion? What do Hindus believe about God? |
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LKS2 |
Christianity – God |
Christianity - Church |
Judaism - Beliefs & Values/ Living Religious Traditions |
Hinduism - Beliefs & Values/ Living Religious Traditions |
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Lancashire Agreed Syll |
How (and Why have some people served God? How and why might Christians use the Bible? |
What do Christians mean by the holy spirit? What does love your neighbour really mean? |
What inspires you? How do religious families and communities practise their faith and what contributions does this make to society? |
Why is family an important part of Hindu life? What might a Hindu learn from celebrating Diwali? |
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UKS2 |
Christianity – God |
Christianity - Church |
Judaism - Beliefs & Values/ Living Religious Traditions |
Hinduism - Beliefs & Values/ Living Religious Traditions |
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Lancashire Agreed Syll |
Why is it sometimes difficult to do the right things? How do Christians mark turning points on the journey of life? |
How do people decide what to believe? If life is like a journey, what’s the destination?
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What can we learn from the way Jews treat their scriptures? How do religions make the ‘signposts’ and the ‘turning points’ on the journey through life? |
Why might Hindus learn from stories about Krishna? Is there one journey or many?
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Cycle B
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring |
Summer |
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KS1 |
Sikhism – Beliefs & Values/ Living Religious Traditions |
Christianity – Jesus |
Islam - Beliefs & Values/ Living Religious Traditions |
Buddhism - Beliefs & Values/ Living Religious Traditions |
Lancashire Agreed Syll |
How do people find out about God? Does worship help people? |
Why do Christians say that Jesus is the light of the world? Why is Jesus special to Christians? |
How might beliefs about creation affect the way people treat the world? Why do Muslims believe it is important to obey God? |
How and why do symbols show us what is important in religion? How do some people behave because they believe in God? |
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LKS2 |
Sikhism – Beliefs & Values/ Living Religious Traditions |
Christianity – Jesus |
Islam - Beliefs & Values/ Living Religious Traditions |
Buddhism - Beliefs & Values/ Living Religious Traditions |
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Lancashire Agreed Syll |
Why are the Gurus important to Sikhs? How do Sikhs express their beliefs and values? |
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? Is sacrifice an important part of religious life? |
Why is the prophet Muhammad an example for Muslims? Why do Muslims fast during Ramadhan? |
What can we learn from the life of people who started a religion? What are our rules? |
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UKS2 |
Sikhism – Beliefs & Values/ Living Religious Traditions |
Christianity – Jesus |
Islam - Beliefs & Values/ Living Religious Traditions |
Buddhism - Beliefs & Values/ Living Religious Traditions |
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Lancashire Agreed Syll |
Why do people follow sacred books? What Is a good life well lived?
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What do we mean by a miracle? Why do Christians believe Good Friday is good? |
Should religious teaching affect our laws today? What is Hajj and why is it important to Muslims? |
What can stories teach us? What do we mean by a good life?
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