Halton Holegate C of E Primary School

Religious Education

At Halton Holegate C of E Primary School, we follow the Lincolnshire County Council Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education (copy below).  This was renewed in September 2025 and the school has adapted it to suit our mixed year group classes.  Each class follows a 2-year plan to cover the Key Stage 1 (Class 1), Lower (Class 2) and Upper (Class 3) Key Stage 2 year groups.  EYFS are taught separately to give them a sound foundation in the subject. 

Worldviews

The syllabus reflects a worldviews approach which explores the ways in which people make sense of the world and the impact this has on their daily life. This is a change of direction, moving away from the traditional ‘world religions’ model (i.e. which religions shall we teach?) towards an approach where religions are considered to the extent that they exemplify aspects of wider questions that are being explored. It avoids the trap of viewing everyone who belongs to a religion in the same way rather than exploring the diversity between AND within religions. In addition, this approach may neglect non-religious perspectives. ‘Worldviews’ refers to both religious and non-religious traditions.  The syllabus requires pupils to consider the key concepts underpinning religions and worldviews along with the lived experiences of people. This will enable personal growth, allow children to flourish and reflect on the wider global community whilst developing positive attitudes and values, therefore becoming valuable global citizens.

Lincolnshire County Council Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education

Halton Holegate Long Term Plan 2025/26