At Danesholme Academies, our RE curriculum is designed so that every child will 'Be Ready':

Ready to Learn — We deliver an engaging RE curriculum based on the local agreed syllabus, building secure foundations in knowledge of religions and worldviews. Children learn key concepts such as belief, practice, and meaning, and develop the skills to ask thoughtful questions about faith and values.

Ready for Life — RE equips children with understanding and respect for diversity, helping them reflect on their own beliefs and those of others. They develop critical thinking and empathy, preparing them to navigate moral, spiritual, and cultural challenges in a pluralistic society.

Ready to Contribute — Through dialogue and enquiry, children learn to appreciate different perspectives, engage in respectful discussion, and contribute positively to their community. They understand how beliefs influence actions and how they can promote harmony and mutual respect.

Ready to Succeed — With high expectations and progressive development of substantive knowledge (religions and worldviews) and disciplinary skills (investigation, interpretation, evaluation), every child is empowered to think deeply, communicate effectively, and be ready for the next stage of learning.

Implementation

At Danesholme Infant Academy, Religious Education is taught through the Northamptonshire Agreed Syllabus and follows a rich Religion and Worldviews approach. Children develop a deep understanding of Christianity alongside a range of religious and non-religious worldviews, helping them to explore beliefs, values, traditions and the ways people make sense of the world around them. The curriculum encourages pupils to ask meaningful questions, think critically, respect different perspectives and reflect on their own beliefs and experiences. 

Learning is carefully sequenced from EYFS to Year 6, enabling children to build knowledge progressively through the study of theology, philosophy and social sciences. Pupils learn about the beliefs and practices of different communities both locally and globally, while also developing an understanding of the diverse world in which they live. The curriculum reflects the community of Corby and Northamptonshire, encouraging children to explore the range of faiths and worldviews represented in the local area. 

Religious Education strongly supports our Danesholme KRR values of being Kind, Ready and Respectful. Through learning about different faiths, cultures and worldviews, pupils develop kindness through empathy and understanding, respect for beliefs and traditions that may differ from their own, and readiness to engage thoughtfully and positively with the wider world. Children are encouraged to become reflective, informed and responsible citizens who contribute positively to their communities. 

Please see the full implementation below.

Impact

Our RE Coordinator is Mrs Scully

Parental Right to Withdraw from Religious Education (RE)

We respect the rights of parents and carers regarding their child’s education. Under current legislation, parents and carers have the right to withdraw their child from all or part of Religious Education (RE) lessons. This includes activities related to Religious Education that do not form part of the statutory National Curriculum.

If you wish to exercise this right, we ask that you inform the school in writing, detailing whether you are withdrawing your child from all or specific parts of the RE curriculum. We are happy to discuss any concerns you may have and provide further information to help you make an informed decision.