Religious Studies
Through Religious Studies (RS) we will help children to develop an understanding of faith, through awareness of world religions and with particular focus on Christianity, Islam and Judaism.
- We help pupils to enhance their spiritual, moral, cultural and social development by understanding their own beliefs and then the beliefs of others.
- We encourage pupils to discuss their own experiences of culture and religion and reflect upon them in a sensitive manner.
- Pupils are given opportunities to explore religious artefacts and where possible visit places of worship.
- Children are also encouraged to identify, value and celebrate similarities and differences within the chosen World Religions.
Through using the Cornwall Agreed Syllabus 2020, children develop their knowledge and understanding of religions and worldviews, recognising their local, national and global contexts. They will also use basic subject-specific vocabulary. They will raise questions and begin to express their own views in response to the religions they have learnt about.
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Cornwall Agreed Syllabus 2020-2025 | [pdf 1MB] |  |
Early Years Foundation Stage
In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) children are given a range of opportunities to consider other cultures and communities. Children are encouraged to make links between the beliefs and values of other cultures and their own. This then gives them a greater insight into their own feelings and beliefs. These opportunities help them achieve Understanding of the World.
Key Stage One
Children in Key Stage One have the opportunity to:
- acquire knowledge and understanding of religions in Cornwall in the present day
- acquire and develop knowledge and understanding of Christianity and the other principal religions (Islam and Judaism) represented in Great Britain
- develop an understanding of the influence of beliefs, values and traditions on individuals, communities, societies and cultures
- develop the ability to make reasoned and informed judgements about issues arising from the study of religions
- reflect on their own beliefs, values and experiences as part of their study.
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RS Policy 20-21 | [pdf 141KB] | |