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Livingstone Primary & Nursery School RE

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Religious Education (RE)

Religious Education helps children explore big questions about life, belief and the world around them. It encourages pupils to think about ideas such as the meaning of life, beliefs about God, right and wrong, and what it means to be human.

Through RE, children develop knowledge and understanding of Christianity, other major religions, and non-religious worldviews, helping them to make sense of the diverse society in which they live.

RE also supports pupils’ personal development and well-being, promoting respect, curiosity and understanding of others.

RE at Livingstone

At Livingstone, we follow the Barnet Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education (2025–2030), which we are currently introducing across the school.

This new approach is built around six “Big Questions” (such as Where do we come from?), helping children to explore beliefs, ideas and values in a structured and meaningful way.

Our RE curriculum supports pupils by:

encouraging them to explore their own ideas and beliefs (religious or non-religious)
helping them develop a strong sense of identity and belonging
teaching them to respect different beliefs and challenge stereotypes
developing their ability to ask questions, think deeply and reflect
promoting values such as empathy, responsibility and understanding

Children learn about a range of religions and worldviews, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Humanism, reflecting both the national and local community.

Lessons are designed to be engaging and thought-provoking, using discussion, stories, artefacts and creative activities to deepen understanding.

A developing curriculum

We are currently rolling out the new Barnet syllabus in stages, ensuring that teaching is carefully planned and builds progressively across year groups.

This approach ensures that children revisit key ideas over time, developing a deeper understanding as they move through the school.

Guidance

For further information about RE in schools, please visit:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/religious-education-guidance-in-english-schools-non-statutory-guidance-2010

Curriculum Overview

For a more detailed overview of what topics are taught in each year group please refer to the Curriculum Map in the Curriculum Booklet.

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