Department
Spiritual
Moral
Social
Cultural
Religious
Studies
Encouraging personal
development relating to
the spirit or soul and the
intangible.
Encouraging pupils to
develop an understanding
of the principles of right
and wrong and a
willingness to act upon
them.
Reflecting on living as a
member of a community
and respecting different
beliefs and customs to
promote a common sense
of belonging for all.
Appreciating and
understanding different
cultures, religions and
traditions.
Reflecting on the
significance of religious
teaching in their own lives.
Demonstrating an
understanding of the
influence of religion on
society, for example GCSE
UnitsonReligion and
Society.
Reflecting on their own
experiences so as to
develop their own spiritual
awareness and selfknowledge.
Encouraging pupils to
consider what it means to
be human.
Developing a broad
minded awareness of
others and about being
thankful.
Learning about their own
and others’ beliefs, values,
and the concept of
spirituality.
Considering questions of
meaning and purpose in
our lives, and about the
nature of values in human
society.
Developing respect for the
right of others to hold
beliefs different from their
own or to be of no belief at
all.
Considering the distinction
between good, bad, right
and wrong.
Examining the
development of morality
and considering religious
and social factors.
Thinking about absolute
and relative morality and
what it is that dictates our
behaviour.
Encouraging students
to develop their sense of
identity and belonging
whilst preparing them for
life in Modern Britain.
Exploring topics like:
Rights and responsibilities.
Environment and medical
ethics.
Crime and punishment.
War and peace.
Marriage and the family.
Matters of life and death.
Religion and community
cohesion.
Year 7 pupils will study the
beliefs and traditions of
Judaism.
Year 8 pupils will also
study the beliefs and
traditions of Judaism.
Year 9 pupils will study
the beliefs and traditions
of Islam.
Year 10 pupils as they will
be studying religion and
life with a focus on
Christianity and Islam