We teach RE using The Diocese of Peterborough Syllabus (revised in 2024-2029) and Understanding Christianity. 50% of our teaching time is dedicated to teaching concepts within Christianity (although these sometimes link to other faiths) and pupils learn for at least 1 hour a week

In Year 2, Dragon Class began the Spring term by exploring the BIG question: “Who is a Muslim and how do they live?”

Throughout the unit, pupils learned about key Muslim beliefs, including the importance of the Shahadah, and discovered why this statement of faith is central to the lives of Muslims around the world. They spent time thinking, talking and asking questions about how beliefs influence the way Muslims live, worship and care for others. As part of their learning, the children also explored what a mosque looks like, finding out about the different features inside and what happens there. The children investigated a range of sacred artefacts, which helped them to build understanding, curiosity and respect for the Muslim faith.

In the second part of the Spring term, the focus in Year 2 shifted to the theme of ‘Salvation’, exploring the BIG question: “Why does Easter matter to Christians?”

The children learned that Easter is a central part of the ‘big story’ of the Bible. They listened to stories from Holy Week and Easter, beginning to understand the idea of Salvation and how Christians believe that Jesus rescues and cares for people. During a visit to St. Leonard’s, the children also learned that Christians believe Jesus rose again, offering hope and the promise of a new life. Through discussion, drama and storytelling, the children deepened their understanding of why Easter is so important to Christians around the world.