RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
at The Winterton Federation
Religious Education, taught in line with the Lincolnshire Agreed Syllabus, reflects our vision of being the beacon for learning by encouraging understanding, respect, and open-mindedness. Pupils learn together by exploring a range of beliefs, values, and traditions, developing thoughtful questioning and reflection. Through this shared learning, children grow in empathy and understanding, enabling them to shine as respectful and informed citizens in a diverse world
Religious Education at The Winterton Federation is carefully planned to ensure consistency, depth, and progression across all year groups. The compulsory Christianity units are taught using the Understanding Christianity resource, while compulsory units for Islam in Key Stage 1 and Islam and Hinduism in Key Stage 2 are based on units from the Lincolnshire Agreed Syllabus (LAS), using the suggested texts and activities provided. Teachers are encouraged to deliver LAS units through the structure of Making Sense of the Text, Understanding the Impact, and Making Connections to support clear progression and effective monitoring. Additional units are also drawn from the LAS, with Hinduism studied in Key Stage 1 and Judaism predominantly taught in Key Stage 2, alongside opportunities to explore other religions or worldviews, where appropriate.
The Core Christian values at The Winterton Federation are Joy , Friendship, Perseverance and Respect. These values underpin our curriculum and enrich all aspects of our pupils’ education. Our curriculum prepares children for the future by developing Heathy and Safe, Trusting, Enterprising and Creative members of the local community.
At The Winterton Federation, our vision is an RE curriculum, which engenders knowledge and understanding, leading to tolerance and respect for others and their beliefs. We believe it enables children to develop their sense of identity and belonging, which in turn helps them flourish within their communities and as citizens in a diverse society. Children will be given opportunities to develop their skills of enquiry, reasoned argument and reflection to support their understanding of different faiths and to challenge prejudice. RE also contributes significantly to the British Values agenda.
Teaching follows a common structure of Making Sense of the Text, Understanding the Impact, and Making Connections, ensuring consistency across the Federation and supporting progression in knowledge, skills, and understanding. Lessons are adapted to meet the needs of all learners and include opportunities for discussion, reflection, and enquiry. Teachers are supported with high-quality resources and ongoing monitoring to ensure effective delivery.
The impact of our RE curriculum is that pupils develop a secure and respectful understanding of Christianity and other world religions, alongside the ability to reflect thoughtfully on their own ideas and values. Pupils are confident in discussing religious concepts, showing curiosity, empathy, and respect for others’ beliefs.
By the time pupils leave our Federation, they:
- Demonstrate knowledge of key religious beliefs, practices, and stories
- Show respect and understanding towards different faiths and worldviews
- Are able to make connections between religious teachings and everyday life
- Develop critical thinking and reflective skills
Impact is evident through pupil voice, work in books, discussions, and teacher assessment, ensuring pupils are well prepared to thrive in a diverse and inclusive society.
