Religious Education
Nurturing Minds, Filling Hearts, Flourishing Together
Religious Education
“RE is well planned and makes a significant contribution to the Christian character of Trinity St Mary’s. Pupils have developed an undeniable understanding and respect towards other Christians and other faiths.”
— SIAMS Inspection
At Trinity St Mary’s CofE Primary School, Religious Education lies at the heart of our curriculum and plays an important role in helping children develop understanding, compassion, respect and reflection.
As a Church of England school within the Southwark Diocesan Board of Education, we believe RE is much more than an academic subject. Through thoughtful discussion, reflection and exploration, children are encouraged to develop an understanding of Christianity, world faiths and different beliefs while learning the importance of respect, empathy and inclusion within our diverse world.
At TSM, children are supported to:
- explore big questions about life, faith and meaning,
- develop respect and understanding of and for different religions and world views,
- reflect on their own beliefs and values,
- and learn how to live well alongside others within a diverse society.
Our RE curriculum follows the Southwark Diocesan Board of Education syllabus and includes the study of Christianity alongside other major world religions and world views. Lessons encourage children to think deeply, ask questions and discuss ideas in a safe, respectful and supportive environment.
Children explore religion and belief through three key areas:
- Believing – understanding faith, beliefs and theology,
- Thinking – exploring questions, ideas and philosophy,
- Living – learning how faith and beliefs influence daily life and communities.
Through engaging lessons, discussion, storytelling, reflection and cross-curricular learning opportunities, children develop confidence in expressing their thoughts while learning to appreciate and celebrate the beliefs and experiences of others.
RE at TSM helps children become thoughtful, compassionate and reflective individuals who understand the importance of kindness, respect and community within modern Britain and the wider world.
Our Christian vision and values of Kindness, Unity and Courage are woven throughout school life and support children in developing spiritually, morally, socially and culturally as they flourish within our caring and inclusive school community.
