Religious Education
Religious education is taught in accordance with the Warwickshire Agreed Syllabus and Understanding Christianity using modern thinking and following the guidance of the Local Education Authority and the DBE.
Through a wide exploration of religious beliefs and practices we hope the children will gain a deepening insight into other religions as well as their own.
Our aim is for the Christian principles and ethos to be at the heart of every aspect of school life and ethos. Worship centres upon daily acts of collective worship in the school hall or classroom, usually taken by members of the school staff. The Vicar, other clergy and visitors of appropriate interest also speak to the children on occasions and we maintain very close links and a strong working relationship with our parish church St. Peter and St. Clare.
On a Monday we have a celebration assembly. Pupils share their achievements with each other. We have team points, workers of the week and we share achievements from outside school as well.
We also have a proactive school ethos group who evaluate worship and produce their own worship assemblies for the rest of the school.
At a few special times each year there is a service in the parish church to which parents are always invited.
Children may be withdrawn from daily acts of worship and R.E. lessons if parents request this in writing.
Long Term Plan
Understanding Christianity
The Understanding Christianity resource aims to see pupils leave school with a coherent understanding of Christian belief and practice. Pupils from 4-14 explore the significant theological concepts within Christianity as part of developing their wider religious, theological and cultural literacy.
We seek to support teachers in developing their own knowledge and understanding of Christianity theology to be able to teach with confidence. At The Dassett we use the resource to teach about Creation, Incarnation, Salvation, God and Gospels. We also learn about the Kingdom and People of God through Understanding Christianity.
