The principal aim of religious education at Isebrook School is to explore what people believe and what difference this makes to how they live.

This enables our students to gain the knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to handle questions raised by religion and belief, reflecting on their own ideas, ways of living, and worldviews.

We recognise that Religious Education is an important part of developing students’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural understanding. We believe that all students should have the opportunity to explore beliefs, values and traditions in ways that are meaningful and accessible to them.

We adapt learning to meet the diverse needs of our students. Our approach is highly practical and sensory, using objects, music, storytelling, role-play, movement and multisensory experiences to bring learning to life. This enables every student, regardless of ability, to engage with the key themes of RE at their own level.

We also invite visitors from a range of faith communities to share their beliefs, experiences and traditions, giving our students first-hand opportunities to meet people of different faiths and ask questions in a safe and respectful environment.

Through our RE curriculum we aim to:

• Foster respect, empathy and understanding of different faiths and worldviews.
• Support pupils in developing their own sense of identity, belonging, and spirituality.
• Encourage curiosity, questioning, and discussion in a safe, inclusive environment.
• Promote skills for reflection, communication and social interaction.

Our sensory and inclusive approach reflects our school’s core values of Respect, Compassion, Responsibility and Achievement.

If you have any concerns about our RE curriculum and would like to opt out, please contact the Headteacher.