Religious Education (RE)
Religious Education (RE)
At The Meadows School, Religious Education (RE) plays a vital role in developing pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural growth (SMSC). Our RE curriculum is carefully adapted to meet the diverse needs of our learners, offering meaningful, age- and stage-appropriate experiences that promote curiosity, respect, and reflection.
We follow the Sandwell Agreed Syllabus, which provides a broad and balanced framework for exploring world religions and non-religious worldviews. Learning is delivered in an inclusive, inquiry-led way, using sensory activities, artefact handling, storytelling, and discussion.
Through RE, pupils learn about:
- Key beliefs and values from different faiths and worldviews.
- Respect for diversity and the importance of tolerance.
- Reflection on their own feelings, choices, and sense of belonging.
Our curriculum fosters confidence, empathy, and understanding of others, preparing learners to engage positively in modern Britain.
Long-Term Plans
Our RE curriculum is sequenced across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 to build knowledge, reflection, and respect for a range of religions and worldviews.
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 1 |
Christianity |
Christianity |
Hinduism |
Hinduism |
Special Places |
Non-Religious |
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Harvest |
What is Christmas |
Makar Sankranti |
Holi |
Islam |
Humanism |
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Year 2 |
Sikhism |
Hinduism |
Islam |
Buddhism |
Judaism |
Islam |
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Celebrations |
Diwali |
Symbols |
Special people |
Symbols |
Community and Belonging |
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Year 3 |
Non-Religious |
Judaism |
Buddhism |
Christianity |
Sikhism |
Buddhism |
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Humanism |
Rosh Hashanah |
Special Stories |
Easter inc. Greek and Eastern Orthodox |
Vaisakhi |
Meditation |
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Key Stage 4 Long Term Plan |
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 1 |
Christianity |
Christianity |
Hinduism |
Hinduism |
Special Places |
Non-Religious |
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Creation Story |
Christmas Around the World |
Special Places |
Celebrations |
Judaism |
Golden Rule |
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Year 2 |
Sikhism |
Hinduism |
Islam |
Buddhism |
Judaism |
Islam |
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Special Places |
Rama and Sita |
Celebrations |
Special Places |
Special Stories |
Eid ul-Adha |
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Key Stage 5 Long Term Plan |
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 1 |
Christianity |
Christianity |
Hinduism |
Hinduism |
Special Places |
Non-Religious |
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Special People |
The 12 Days of Christmas |
Devotion |
Gods and Goddesses |
Christianity |
World View |
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Year 2 |
Sikhism |
Hinduism |
Islam |
Buddhism |
Judaism |
Islam |
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The 5 Ks |
Rituals |
Special people |
Wesak |
The Ten Commandments |
Hajj |
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Year 3 |
Non-Religious |
Judaism |
Buddhism |
Christianity |
Sikhism |
Buddhism |
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World Views |
Hanukkah |
Bodhi Day |
Holy Week |
Special People |
Enlightenment |
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You can download our Religious Education at The Meadows School overview here.
Right to Withdraw
Parents/carers have the right to request withdrawal of their child from RE lessons, in line with statutory guidance.
Parent Form -Withdrawal from RE lessons
