Religious Education

At St Alban's we strive to embody Jesus' words of

'Love one another as I have loved you' in all that we do.

Our curriculum is shaped by our school mission and values. We ensure that a minimum of 10% of curriculum time is allocated for RE teaching across all key stages. We are currently in a transitional period where we are moving towards a new scheme for the teaching of RE called 'The Vine and Branches'. Our Vision is, "Thriving together, guided by Faith." 

This academic year all children  Years 1, 2, 3 and 4 5 adn 6  will be taught using The Vine and the Branches. The Vine and The Branches is a resource from the Teachers’ Enterprise in Religious Education. It helps teachers deliver the requirements of the 2025 edition of the Religious Education Directory. It is written in pupil friendly language with clear indications for the teacher to show where the Knowledge Lens content and Ways of Knowing are being covered.

The programme is divided into six Branches.

1.Creation and Covenant

2.Prophecy and Promise

3.Galilee to Jerusalem

4.Desert to Garden

5.To the Ends of the Earth

6.Dialogue and Encounter

 For each of the six branches, there are five or six units. Each unit begins with Scripture and the whole scheme is based around listening to and becoming familiar with the Word of God. During RE lessons, pupils are given the chance to consider discern questions. The children also enjoy the creative elements of RE lessons.

RE LONG TERM OVERVIEW

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