Our teaching of Religious Education follows the guidance given in the latest Agreed Syllabus for Nottinghamshire:

Religious Education for All

Our teaching of RE follows the guidance given in the latest Agreed Syllabus for Nottinghamshire: Religious Education 2026–2031: Dialogue, Diversity and Worldviews.

Using this Agreed Syllabus, we will enable pupils to develop secure knowledge and understanding of a range of religions and worldviews, while learning to think carefully about some of the significant questions people ask about life, belief, identity, meaning and values. Through RE, pupils learn about different ways in which individuals and communities understand the world and are encouraged to consider, discuss and respond thoughtfully to different ideas and perspectives, equipping them as responsible citizens, ready to contribute positively to our society and the wider world.

Our RE curriculum gives pupils opportunities to encounter religions and worldviews in depth and to build upon prior learning as they move through school. Christianity is studied throughout the primary phase, alongside other principal religions and non-religious worldviews, in accordance with the requirements of the Agreed Syllabus. At Key Stage 1, pupils study Christianity and at least one other religion. At Key Stage 2, pupils study Christianity, at least two other religions and a non-religious worldview. This enables pupils to build increasingly secure and connected knowledge rather than encountering beliefs only at a superficial level. 

RE also makes an important contribution to pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and prepares them for life in modern Britain. Through thoughtful discussion and enquiry, pupils learn to listen to others, disagree respectfully and recognise the importance of mutual respect for people whose beliefs, values or worldviews may differ from their own. The curriculum therefore supports pupils in becoming thoughtful, informed and responsible members of a diverse society. 

For further information about Religious Education at Abbey Primary School, please refer to our RE curriculum documentation and policy available through the curriculum section of the school website.