Religious Education

Intent 

At Milverton Community Primary School, we see the study of religion, beliefs and values which constitutes RE as important. RE enables pupils to engage with some of the bigger questions in life and consider the views of different religions and beliefs. The lessons taught in RE equip children for life in a multi-cultural world, as pupils encounter different customs, traditions and religious beliefs from across Somerset and the world. 

RE at Milverton promotes integrity, respect and a thorough appreciation and acceptance of all cultures and beliefs. This links to our School Values, We Care, We Aspire, We Belong, by enabling our pupils to empathise with the experiences of others, understand how the actions of belief can influence decisions and provide opportunities and develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of their place in society and the wider world.

Implementation 

We follow the 2025 Somerset Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education. Pupils explore religion and worldviews within their local Somerset context, helping them understand how beliefs and practices are expressed within their own communities as well as nationally and globally. 

Our curriculum develops pupils’ understanding through:

  • Substantive Knowledge (what pupils know about religions and worldviews);
  • Conceptual Knowledge (the big ideas and concepts that connect learning across the curriculum);
  • Disciplinary Knowledge (how pupils investigate religion and worldviews through theology, philosophy and the human and social sciences).
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