We believe that Religious Education (RE) is a key part of realising our vision. RE gives the opportunity to learn, to reflect, to understand ourselves and others, to be challenged with the big questions of life, to become tolerant, to think critically, and to evaluate, as well as to learn about other faiths.

Silchester follows guidance from the Hampshire County advisor for religious education and the Diocese education team, as well as the guidance provided by the locally agreed syllabus, Living Difference 1V. Further, the planning and delivery of Christianity within RE lessons is complemented with resources from the Church of England’s Understanding Christianity publication, allowing for children to understand the big story of the Christian Bible and to explore life’s big questions, considering the part the children can make to our world. The teaching of RE supports SMSC, British Values and the Prevent agenda. The RE curriculum supports the Silchester Way and drives the growth of the Silchester Theologian.

Our RE curriculum is progressive, broad and engaging. We aim for children to acquire knowledge and gain understanding of people, cultures and religions across the world. Below is an overview of the RE Curriculum at Silchester:

We always teach RE in accordance to our school values of Compassion, Courage and Respect.  We encourage our children to be curious and respectful whilst embracing different viewpoints.  Parents do have the right to withdraw their child from Religious Education lessons, in whole or in part, should they wish to do so for any reason, and should contact the school if they wish to do so.