RE gets to the heart of what it means to be human, to live and to be part of this amazing and wonderful planet.

Louise Hutton and Dawn Cox

Our vision for RE:

At Bedford Primary School, we are passionate about Religious Education lessons giving children the opportunity to think for themselves, share their own viewpoint, belief or argument and give a reason for this view.  Our aim is to move beyond knowledge rich sessions and ensure that children are provided with the chance to make meaningful links and apply the learning from R.E. lessons to their own life and the world today.

We endeavour:

• To foster a curiosity and  respect for  everyone in our school community while embracing the diversity of global faiths and world views.
• To provide a Religious Education and Worldviews curriculum designed to inspire children to explore different faiths, beliefs, and perspectives. Children will understand why people believe what they do and why it matters. 
• To develop  the knowledge and skills  necessary to appreciate and be a part of our local community and  society.
• To be a school where all religions and world views are celebrated and acknowledged throughout the school year.
• To be a school which represents the diverse range of religions, views and cultures in the wider community.
• To support the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of our children.  Helping them to build empathy,  reasoning, and a strong sense of identity.
• To provide a safe and stimulating learning  environment  where children feel valued and empowered to share their life experiences, beliefs and traditions.
• To promote critical thinking, enabling children to engage with big questions about life, meaning, and morality.
• To foster community engagement and encourage collaboration with our families and local groups. By asking thoughtful questions, challenging kindly and taking real action -not just for learning’s sake. 
• To prepare children for a future we cannot predict- teaching them empathy, wisdom and understanding. Helping them to think about what it means to be human, how to live well with others, make good choices and build a life that means something.

RE is a statutory subject at Bedford. It aims to develop an understanding and respect for all beliefs, however parents have the right to withdraw their child from RE if they wish. This does not extend to other subjects or forms of collective worship.