Religious Education (RE)

Religious Education (RE) is an essential component of a broad and balanced education and its place in the Basic Curriculum is statutory. At Clarborough, RE is taught through the KAPOW scheme - a dynamic, whole school curriculum which builds sequentially from the Early Years through to Year 6. It is compatible with the Nottinghamshire Agreed Syllabus and has been a big success with both pupils, who enjoy the high quality, innovative sessions , and staff, who can see how the children's skills and knowledge build with each year.

We teach RE in a number of exciting and inspiring ways: as part of a bigger topic, in whole-school assemblies, during class trips, by working with the local church, St John the Baptist, having visitors and speakers coming into school or as part of a special event e.g.Harvest .

Our RE curriculum aims to enable children to:

Acquire and develop knowledge and understanding of Christianity and the other principal religions represented in the United Kingdom,
Develop an understanding of the influence of beliefs, values and traditions on individuals, communities, societies and cultures,
Develop the ability to make reasoned and informed judgements about religious and moral issues,
Develop positive attitudes of respect towards other people who hold views and beliefs different from their own,
Enhance their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

Parents do have the right to withdraw their children from RE lessons and daily collective worship. Should you wish to do so, please speak to Mrs Cowell-Clark.