Religious Education
At Cobden Primary School we believe that RE is a valuable part of each child’s educational journey as they live in a multicultural community and country with many differing beliefs and views. We currently follow a curriculum scheme and have adapted it to meet the needs of the Cobden community. The document has been designed, outlines a simple and progressive curriculum that is relevant to the age, abilities and backgrounds of our children.
We provide learning through whole school themes, religious elements in topic work and timetabled sessions.
We use a variety of teaching methods to deliver the RE curriculum such as storytelling, conversation and discussion, imaginative writing, drama and creative activities. We positively encourage visitors into school, and include visits to religious places.
We firmly believe that Religious Education allows children to learn about religious traditions and beliefs but it also allows them to reflect on what the religious ideas and concepts mean to them.
Children attend assemblies which are non-denominational, some of the assemblies focus on a religious festival or celebration for example Eid, Diwali or Christmas.
We respect the right of parents to withdraw their children from assemblies or RE lessons. Should you wish to do so please contact your child’s class teacher in the first instance so that we can explore any concerns and discuss the content of the curriculum. Following this discussion if you still want to withdraw your child please complete and return the form at the bottom of this page to the main office or a member of SLT,
Consultation Process – RSE
Parents and carers, governors and the wider teaching staff were all consulted in the formulation of the Cobden RSE Curriculum offer.
A curriculum overview was explained to parents and carers, curriculum resources were shared including the planned use of images and vocabulary and many specific words and areas of the curriculum were omitted or moved as a result of the feedback.
Parents attended consultation meetings on the following dates and times:
- Thursday 16th September 2.30 to 3.30 and
- Thursday 16th September 4.30 to 5.30 and
- Friday 17th September from 3.30 until 4.30.
All feedback was gathered to finalise the attached final version of the RSE Policy that was approved by governors. All curriculum resources were amended to match the agreed policy by and teachers have been given CPD (Continuous Professional Development) about the changes, the expectations for delivery and the nature of the changes and the resources prepared for the different year groups across the school.
Examples of the Year 5 and Year 6 RSE curriculum (puberty and sex education specific) are included below.
RSE Policy
UKS2 puberty (taught to the boys)
Year 6 puberty and reproduction
Conception To Birth Powerpoint
Parental Right to withdraw from all or sections or the RE and RSE curriculum
Parents may withdraw children from non-statutory elements of the RSE national curriculum and all or sections of the RE curriculum. If you feel that you wish to request that your child is withdraw from these elements please complete the below form to request a meeting with the headteacher/other member of SLT to discuss (please read the RSE policy carefully)