Vision

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could all live in harmony with one another? This is why we teach Religious Education. It equips children with the knowledge, tolerance, and respect needed to live peacefully alongside others and to understand different beliefs and experiences. As the citizens of the future, it is important that children recognise there is more than one way of life.

RE at The Hyde

At The Hyde School, we value the religions and beliefs of all children and staff, encouraging them to share their own experiences openly and confidently. As part of our Urban Adventure Curriculum, children visit places of worship and meet local religious leaders. They have opportunities to handle artefacts and participate in a wide range of workshops, helping them develop a deeper understanding of all the major religions. Our diverse school community allows children to learn from one another, and we hold many community events, often inviting parents to take part—or even lead activities. We also acknowledge major religious festivals, particularly those celebrated by our school community, through assemblies and special events. These experiences help children become inquisitive and confident in asking questions about the world around them. Our aim is to support children in developing both their knowledge of different religions and their understanding of a variety of worldviews.

How We Deliver the Curriculum

We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and the Barnet Locally Agreed Syllabus as the foundation of our RE curriculum. Our youngest children begin by exploring RE through their own and others’ experiences, developing their understanding of the world. In Key Stage 1, RE is taught through themes such as Symbols, Special People, Celebrations, Special Books, and Places. Children learn how these themes are represented across the major religions, helping them recognise both differences and similarities between beliefs and cultures. In Key Stage 2, this knowledge is consolidated and extended through topics including Beliefs in Action, Religion and the Individual, Inspirational People, Worship, Religion, Family and the Community, Sacred Texts, Beliefs and Questions, Journey of Life and Death, Pilgrimages, and Sacred Places.

Parents and carers have the right to request that their child is withdrawn from all or part of RE. However, we regard RE as an integral part of our curriculum and an important way for children to learn about different beliefs and cultures. If you have any queries about the content of our RE syllabus, please contact the school office.