Religious Education & Collective Worship
At Deansbrook, children are taught to understand and respect all diverse faiths and religions practised around the world. The National Curriculum guidelines are followed to ensure progression, and also for the act of Collective Worship.
There are opportunities for children to visit places of worship; also visitors representing various religions are invited to share their knowledge and to see that their values and beliefs are respected.
The following topics are studied throughout the year:
Year 3
Jewish Celebrations What is the Bible and why is it important to Christians? Sikh Rites of Passage
Year 4
Islamic Rites of Passage Why is Easter important to Christians? Belonging and Identity
Year 5
Buddhist Worship and Beliefs Stories of Hinduism Belief in Our Community
Year 6
What is a Church? Sikh Worship and Community What happens when we die?