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Religious Education: Aims/Philosophy
At Key Stage Three the students follow a religious studies programme with a focus on understanding religions and the search for meaning in life .We then look at the beliefs and practices different religions have. In year 9 the focus is on investigating moral and personal issues and looking at religious responses to them.
At Key Stage Four
The aim is to enable students to:
- Adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to the study of religion
- Explore religions and beliefs, reflect on fundamental questions, and engage with them intellectually and respond personally
- Enhance their spiritual and moral development, and contribute to their health and wellbeing
- Enhance their personal, social and cultural development, their understanding of different cultures
- Reflect on and develop their own values, opinions and attitudes in light of their learning.
Key Stage 3
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Autumn 1 |
What is RE / Create your own religion |
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Autumn 2 |
The Big Story told in the Bible |
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Spring 1 |
Is it right to eat animals ? |
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Spring 2 |
What are we doing to the Environment ? |
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Summer 1 |
Human rights and responsibilities |
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Summer 2 |
Inspirational figures |
Assessment:All students complete a baseline assessment on entry and half termly assessments thereafter to monitor progress. |
Key Stage 4
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Exam board: Edexcel paper reference- 5RSO1/01 Full Course available from the beginning of year 10. |
Course breakdown: 100 % examination |
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Year 10 |
Year 11 |
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Autumn 1 |
Believing In God- Arguments for |
Community Cohesion |
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Autumn 2 |
Believing in God –Arguments against |
Peace and conflict |
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Spring 1 |
Matters of life and death |
Environment and Medicine |
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Spring 2 |
Abortion and Euthanasia |
Crime and Punishment |
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Summer 1 |
Marriage and Family life |
Review/Revision |
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Summer 2 |
Divorce and Contraception |
Examination |
Alternative courses at KS4:
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Functional Skills Level 1 |
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Functional Skills Level 2 |
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Staff:
Kevin Matthews, Michael Savage, Chuma Akuchie.
