Progression |
Phase | Early Learning Goal | Content |
EYFS | Why are some things special? Know some similarities and differences between different religious and cultural communities in this country, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class | Special Times - Christianity - Harvest / Christmas
- Hinduism - Diwali
- Islam – Eid
Special Stories - Christianity – the Bible
- Islam – the Qur’an
Special Places - Christianity / Judaism – the creation story
- Islam – Looking after our world.
- Christianity – the church
- Islam – the mosque
Hinduism – the mandir |
RE Skills |
Phase | Knowing about and understanding religions and world views | Expressing and communicating ideas related to religions and world views | |
Beliefs and Values | Living Religious Traditions | Shared Human Experience | Search for Personal Meaning | Content |
What do people say about God? |
Key Stage 1 | - Give an example of a key belief and/or a religious story
- Give an example of a core value or commitment
| - Use some religious words and phrases to recognise and name features of religious traditions
- Talk about the way that religious beliefs might influence the way a person behaves
| - Notice and show curiosity about people and how they live their lives
| | Christianity God the Father Prayer The nativity story Beliefs about Jesus as God incarnate Christmas Baptism Belonging Islam God as creator Care for the planet Judaism God’s promise Noah Abraham Trusting in God Hindu dharma One God in many forms God in all things Expressing ideas about God |
How do we respond to the things that really matter? |
- Retell and suggest meanings for religious stories and/or beliefs
- Use some religious words and phrases when talking about beliefs and values
| - Identify and describe how religion is expressed in different ways
- Suggest the symbolic meaning of imagery and actions
| - Identify things that influence a person’s sense of identity and belonging
| - Ask relevant questions
- Talk about their own identity and values
| Christianity Creation Caring for the planet Harvest Jesus as the light of the world Symbolism of light Advent and Christmas celebrations Worship The church Use of symbols Hindu dharma Devotion Worship in the home and temple Islam Submission and gratitude Prayer Judaism Moses Ten Commandments The Sabbath |
| Who should we follow? |
Lower Key Stage 2 | - Show awareness of similarities in religions
- Identify beliefs and values contained within a story/teaching
- Identify the impact religion has on a believer
| - Identify how religion is expressed in different ways
- Use religious terms to describe how people might express their beliefs
| - Describe how some people, events and sources of wisdom have influenced and inspired others
| - In relation to matters of right and wrong, recognise their own and others’ values
- Discuss own questions and responses related to the question ‘who should we follow – and why?’
| Hindu dharma Vishnu Rama and Sita Diwali Christianity (God) The Bible Christian life – guided by wisdom, teachings and authority Sikhism The 5 Ks Equality The Gurdwara Christianity (Jesus) Jesus in the wilderness Lent Sacrifice Islam The Five Pillars of Islam Ramadan Christianity (Church) Parables Love for all |
How should we live our lives? |
- Describe what a believer might learn from a religious teaching/story
- Make links between ideas about morality and sources of authority
| - Describe the impact religion has on believers’ lives
- Explain the deeper meaning and symbolism for specific religious practices
| - Consider the range of beliefs, values and lifestyles that exist in society
- Discuss how people make decisions about how to live their lives
| - Reflect on their own personal sources of wisdom and authority
| Christianity (God) Prophets Service to God Inspirational people Islam The Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) Zakat Christianity (Jesus) Discipleship Following the example of Jesus Helping others Christianity (Church) The Holy Spirit Gifts of the spirit Pentecost Sikhism Guru Nanak The 10 gurus Baisakhi Hindu dharma Religious duty Hindu scriptures (the Ramayana) Raksha Bandhan |
| Where do we find guidance about how to live our lives? |
Upper Key Stage 2 | - Make links between beliefs and sacred texts, including how and why religious sources are used to teach and guide believers
- Explain the impact of beliefs and values – including reasons for diversity
| - Explain differing forms of expression and why these might be used
- Describe diversity of religious practices and lifestyle within the religious tradition
- Interpret the deeper meaning of symbolism – contained in stories, images and actions
| - Explain (with appropriate examples) where people might seek wisdom and guidance
- Consider the role of rules and guidance in uniting communities
| - Discuss and debate the sources of guidance available to them
- Consider the value of differing sources of guidance
| Christianity (Church) Christian rites of passage Denominational differences Hindu dharma Reincarnation Karma The 4 ashramas Islam The Ummah Hajj Christianity (Jesus) Holy Week The Eucharist Denominational differences Buddhism The Buddha The Four Noble Truths The Eightfold path Christianity (God) Salvation Forgiveness |
Is life like a journey? |
- Analyse beliefs, teachings and values and how they are linked
- Explain how the beliefs and values of a religious tradition might guide a believer through the journey of life
- Explain the impact of beliefs, values and practices – including differences between and within religious traditions
| - Use developing religious vocabulary to describe and show understanding of religious traditions, including practices, rituals and experiences
- Explain differing ideas about religious expression
| - Consider what makes us human – in terms of our beliefs and values, relationships with others and sense of identity and belonging
- Discuss how people change during the journey of life
| - Raise, discuss and debate questions about identity, belonging, meaning, purpose, truth, values and commitments
- Develop own views and ideas in response to learning
- Demonstrate increasing self-awareness in their own personal development
| Christianity (God) Sin Adam and Eve’s disobedience Temptation and morality Islam The Qur’an The Night of Power Hindu dharma Krishna Holi Christianity (Jesus) Miracles of Jesus Pilgrimage Christianity (Church) The Trinity Use of symbols and metaphors The Worldwide Church Judaism The Torah The synagogue |
