R.E
The RE Department at George Salter Academy consists of highly motivated and enthusiastic teachers who are determined to ensure that all students succeed.
As an Academy we are not obliged to adhere to the Sandwell Agreed Syllabus. However, in our curriculum planning we do consider and utilise it as guidance. As such, our curriculum provides all students with the opportunity to;
• Make sense of a range of religious and non-religious beliefs,
• Understand the impact and significance of religious and non-religious beliefs
• Make connections between religious and non-religious beliefs, concepts, practices and ideas.
• Asking big philosophical questions, exploring morality and making ethical decisions
In addition, at Key Stage 3 all students explore the views of the 6 main world religions and non-religious views held by Atheists and Humanists as well as exploring ethical issues and how faith inspires others. This is representative of both our school and community. We ensure that the RE curriculum at George Salter Academy, both in content and delivery ensures that students, “explore what people believe and what difference this makes to how they live, so that pupils can gain the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to handle questions raised by religion and belief, reflecting on their own ideas and ways of living”, which is the aim of RE as stated in the Sandwell Agreed Syllabus.
The Sandwell Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education 2018 – 2023: https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/info/200295/schools_and_learning/4425/the_sandwell_agreed_syllabus_for_religious_education
The RE curriculum should give a broad understanding of all 6 major world religions (Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Hinduism, Buddhism). Students should gain a depth and breadth of knowledge about the beliefs and practices of each religion. They should also develop empathy and respect for others regardless of their religious preferences. They will understand the importance and place of religion in the world today, historically and culturally through the study of ethical and philosophical issues and consider the significance and impact of religion upon the individual and the community.
RE also gives you the opportunity to:
• Develop critical thinking skills
• Gain respect and empathy
• Debate
• Analyse
• Understand different worldviews
• Explore symbolism
• Explore spiritual and moral questions
Studying RE, has great cross curricular and career links enabling you to explore further into:
• Teaching
• Law
• Social care
• Criminology
• Human resources
• Diversity officer
• Charity
• Events
Contact
Should you wish to discuss the right to withdraw from the RE curriculum, please get in touch with the academy. However, should you wish to discuss the right to withdraw from the RE curriculum, please get in touch with the academy.
Mrs P. Devi – (Head of RE and Social Sciences) [email protected]