St. Anne’s R.C. RC Primary School
Religious Education Policy.
Mission Statement:
At St. Anne’s R.C. Primary School:
We grow together as a Catholic Faith Community, as we follow and promote Gospel values in all we do.
We grow together in wisdom, as we encourage all children to fulfil their potential spiritually, academically and socially, in a spirit of confidence.
We grow together in respect, friendship and responsibility,
as we reach out to those in our wider community.
We Grow togeth er in God’s Love
Religious Education at St. Anne’s RC Primary School is governed by the Salford
Diocese.
Aims
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To enable children to achieve their full potential in their study of Religious
Education
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To support the Mission Statement of the school in communicating an understanding of the redeeming love of Jesus Christ, underpinning the ethos of the school and its nurturing role.
 To help develop children’s own beliefs, values and attitudes through an exploration of Christ’s teachings as found in Scripture, the examination of religious language and symbolism, along with their shared human experience.
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With emphasis on Roman Catholic beliefs and practices, to know the place significance of Christianity and other world religions in the contemporary world, in the surrounding wider and local communities, and within the
Parish.
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To deliver Salford Diocesan recommended RE syllabus.
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To support the Spiritual development of children of other Faiths
Teaching and Learning.
We aim for outstanding Teaching and Learning and follow the same guidelines as in our Teaching and Learning Policy for all subjects. This ensures that
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Teachers use a variety of approaches when teaching RE, including work for the whole class, group and at an individual level when a specific need is identified.

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Collaborative Learning, based on Kagan Structures, in mixed ability groups as well as ability groups where relevant provide opportunities for collaboration, discussion and creativity.
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We plan for differentiation in a variety of ways, including: o Differentiated tasks o Scaffolding activities within a same class task o Differentiated questioning o Support from additional adults o Expectations and targets for different groups o High expectations for all children
Provision for children with Special Educational Needs is made where appropriate and children are supported, following IEPs.
Assessment, Evaluation, Record Keeping
See R.E. Assessment Policy
Reporting
Written reports are given to parents at the end of the Autumn and Summer terms.
Two verbal reports are given at Parent’s Evenings in the Autumn and Spring terms.
School Development Plan.
An Action Plan is prepared annually for the School Improvement Plan including finance from the budget.
Inclusion and Equality
We strive to be an ‘inclusive school’. Underpinned by our Catholic ethos which provides welcome for all children and in line with our SEN Policy; Single Equality
Policy; Curriculum Statement and School Aims, all children at St. Anne’s are given full access to the curriculum. We aim that the variety of approaches to teaching and will meet the individual needs of all pupils irrespective of culture, religion, race, gender, age and ability.
We are committed to the principle that are all children are made in God’s image and should be given equality of opportunity to fulfil their potential whatever their gender, disability, cultural, ethnic, racial or religious background.
Our Single Equality Policy builds upon the Mission Statement, core values and ethos of the whole school community.
We value diversity and actively promoting good inter-personal and community relationships.
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Promoting an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust among all members of the school community.
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Ensuring that all staff, pupils and parents are treated with respect and dignity as our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Role of the Subject Coordinator.
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To formulate a policy and scheme of work and to ensure that this is followed by all teachers.
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To advise and encourage the staff in planning and revising and to keep them abreast of new developments through INSET activities.
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To keep personally up to date with current issues through INSET opportunities.
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To monitor and maintain resources.
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To liaise with the Governors.
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To advise the Headteacher on developments needed to improve the attainments of the pupils in Religious Education.
Resources
Time
We allocate 10% of our curriculum teaching time to Religious Education.
We teach R.E. through distinct lessons according to the 10% allocation and also use cross curricular links to further develop and deepen children’s understanding.
We ensure that staff have the necessary resources available to provide good and outstanding teaching, including ICT resources. We use visits and our Parish Church to enhance the curriculum and we welcome visitors into school to support lessons.
Books and equipment
Salford Diocesan Syllabus.
Salford Diocesan Syllabus- resource folders (The Way, The Truth, The Life)
Picture Bibles.
A selection of children’s Bibles.
A variety of videos/DVDs
Reference books- kept in the library.
Photographs and pictures.
Key note speakers are invited into school to talk to the children when appropriate.
Policy Review.
This policy is to be reviewed with reference to the following:-
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National Curriculum.
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Updates from Salford Diocese
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Annually.
Policy Agreed: November 2014
Policy to be reviewed: November 2015