RE
The Emmanuel Project 2020
At Aldeburgh Primary we use The Emmanuel Project 2020. The Emmanuel Project provides challenging and enjoyable material for RE. It is created by the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, this resource is a complete RE scheme of work for primary schools and is used extensively by C of E schools, community schools and academies.
The resource provides a complete set of 49 enquiry-based units for teaching RE across the primary school with clear background notes:
• 29 units on Christianity from EYFS to KS2; and
• 20 units on other world faiths for KS1 / KS2.
It is usable with most agreed syllabuses, providing detailed support. The Emmanuel Project complements Understanding Christianity, providing units on other world faiths and Humanism. EYFS units each include a link with another faith. Examples are given from Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism and Sikhism.
The Emmanuel Project is based on clear theological concepts / exploring text or narrative, connects with faith community life, and looks at impact on an individual’s life.
An EYFS Scheme of Work for RE
A Key Stage 1 Scheme of Work for RE
A Key Stage 2 Scheme of Work for RE
Religion and belief have become more visible in public life in recent years, making it important that all pupils should have an opportunity to engage in RE. However, the parent of a pupil at a community, foundation or voluntary school (or pupils themselves if they are aged 18 or over) may request that they be excused from all or part of the religious education (RE) provided.
Parents who wish to withdraw their children from RE should be aware of its aims and what is covered in the RE curriculum and that they are given the opportunity to discuss this if they wish. It should be made clear whether the withdrawal is from the whole RE curriculum or specific parts of it. No reasons need be given
If pupils are withdrawn from RE, schools have a duty to supervise them,
A pupil may be required to work in another area of the school, such as the library or break out area.
Whilst parents or carers have a right to withdraw children from RE, they should note that children may also encounter religions and beliefs and wider aspects of faith in other areas of the curriculum from which there is no right of withdrawal.
On occasion, spontaneous questions about religious matters are raised by pupils or issues related to religion arise in other curriculum subjects such as history or citizenship (PSHE) For example, schools promote community cohesion and help pupils to understand ideas about identity and diversity, feelings and emotions within both religious and non-religious contexts.
Managing a request to withdraw from RE
If pupils are withdrawn from RE, schools have a duty to supervise them, though not to provide additional teaching or to incur extra cost. Pupils will usually remain on school premises where it is feasible and appropriate. Pupils will usually remain on school premises where it is feasible and appropriate.
Where a request for withdrawal is made, the school must comply and excuse the pupil until the request is rescinded. Though not legally required, it is good practice for a head teacher to invite parents to discuss their written request.
