Religious Education (RE)
At Sandfield, Religious Education (RE) is taught using the Surrey Agreed Syllabus 2023-2028 from EYFS (assessed via the Early Learning Goals) through to the end of KS2. This syllabus aims to provide a progression of knowledge and understanding about religions and worldviews (including non-religious) which help children to build a personal knowledge about ‘big ideas’ and develop their own values and views.
We are very fortunate to have children from a wide range of cultures at Sandfield and this is valued and respected. Throughout their journey from EYFS to the end of KS2, children are encouraged to think, question and express themselves in a respectful and empathetic way whilst celebrating similarities and differences. Our use of technology through iPads enables every child to access the curriculum and to record and express their understanding and opinions in a bespoke manner.
KS1 learn about Christianity, Judaism and Islam and this is further built upon in KS2. In addition, KS2 children also learn about Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Humanism.
Regular assemblies based upon key religions and their important events are held, and in addition, Rev. Woodward delivers Easter, Harvest and Christmas whole school assemblies and WOW starts to some KS2 RE lessons. Parents host a celebration of Eid with a breakfast, annual visits to Holy Trinity Church for workshops and to a local synagogue also help to enrich and embed understanding and community for all.
