At Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy, we believe that Religious Education is a vital part of our children’s learning journey. RE gives our pupils the opportunity to explore big questions about life, faith, and values, while also helping them to develop respect and understanding for people of all beliefs. Through our teaching, children reflect on their actions, make thoughtful choices, and grow in kindness and compassion. RE nurtures both the heart and the mind, helping our pupils to live thoughtfully, act with care, and contribute positively to our school, local community, and the wider world.

Intent:
At Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy, we aim to nurture every child’s spiritual, moral, and intellectual growth through a rich Religious Education curriculum. Using the Questful RE scheme of work, we inspire curiosity, reflection, and understanding of faith, encouraging children to explore big questions about life, values, and beliefs. Guided by Jesus’ promise, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10), we help each child grow in wisdom, compassion, and respect for others.

Implementation:
Through the Questful RE programme, lessons are engaging, thought-provoking, and age-appropriate. Children explore Christianity alongside other world religions, encountering stories, traditions, and values that help them develop empathy and understanding. Our teaching includes discussion, reflection, creative activities, and opportunities for prayer and worship, following the instruction to “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6). This ensures learning is both meaningful and memorable. The whole school overview detailing the learning that takes place can be found below..

Impact:
As a result of our RE curriculum, children confidently express their ideas, develop a strong moral compass, and gain a genuine appreciation for diversity and faith. They grow in empathy, critical thinking, and a sense of purpose, living out the calling to “love your neighbour as yourself” (Matthew 22:39). Pupils leave school equipped to act kindly, contribute positively to their communities, and experience the fullness of life Jesus promised.