Through varied schemes of learning, our students are able to develop a sense of dignity and pride in themselves and to then treat others in that same manner. Through work which spans from actually going out and volunteering in the local community to understanding the impact of faith on the lives of believers, our students are aware of the
impact that they make on the lives of others. Respect forms a vital role in Religious Education. We encourage students to foster the quality of respect through learning about other beliefs and cultures. Students have the opportunity to ask questions about faith and worldviews in a constructive and inquisitive manner. Students are asked to think deeply about why belief is so important to people and compare it to beliefs that they hold dear to themselves.

Students are given the opportunity to build upon their learning from previous years and consider the value of religious belief and worldviews. We seek to develop pupils’ ability to look deeper than what they see in the media about other faiths. Students are taught to make judgements based on knowledge and refrain from judging if they do not have this knowledge. Students are given opportunities throughout the curriculum to ask ‘big questions’ about life and beyond. Over their school life, students build upon their previous knowledge and revisit content and concepts in order to secure a deep understanding. Gaining knowledge starts with learning basic information and moves to later evaluating faith and worldviews. Students are given the opportunities to acquire a variety of learning skills as well as personal skills that encourage students to strive to achieve their best possible outcomes.

Through our lessons and Schemes of Learning we embed a culture of hope. Students consider what hope they can give to others and how communities can inspire others to bring about hope. Within their learning, students are guided to keep a positive and optimistic mindset even when they find the work challenging. Our students are reminded that they are all able to achieve beyond their expectations. As a department, we place great focus on showing how target grades do not make a student who they are, but their determination to succeed to a level that they can be proud of. Teachers in the department are passionate about supporting students to achieve and see beyond their 7-year journey and aspire to achieve for their futures, including the world of work. Our schemes of learning truly prepare students for living life in all its fullness.