PSHE / RE

 

At St Christopher’s School our PHSE is based on SEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning) curriculum materials developed in the UK. The School has identified the social and emotional aspects of learning as a key focus for our work with the children. At St Christopher’s we  understand how important it is for our children to manage and understand their feelings, work co-operatively in groups, motivate themselves and demonstrate resilience in the face of setbacks. Our PSHE programme aims to develop all our children as effective learners.

In the Foundation Stage, RE although not introduced as a separate subject, makes an active contribution to the following early learning goals:

  • personal, social and emotional development
  • communication, language and literacy
  • knowledge and understanding of the world
  • creative development

In Key Stage 1 RE provides opportunities for children to:

  • develop their knowledge and understanding of, and their ability to respond to, Christianity and the other principal religions represented in Great Britain
  • explore issues within and between faiths to help them understand and respect different religions, beliefs, values and traditions (including ethical life stories), and understand the influence of these on individuals, societies, communities and cultures
  • consider questions of meaning and purpose in life
  • learn about religious and ethical teaching, enabling them to make reasoned and informed judgements on religious and moral issues
  • develop their sense of identity and belonging, preparing them for life as citizens in a plural society
  • develop enquiry and response skills through the use of distinctive language, listening and empathy
  • reflect on, analyse and evaluate their beliefs, values and practices and communicate their responses

RE does not seek to urge religious beliefs on children nor to compromise the integrity of their own beliefs by promoting one religion over another. It is not the same as collective worship, which has its own place within school life.

Foundation Stage

Key Stage 1