RELIGIOUS AND VALUES EDUCATION
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Religion and belief have become more visible in public life locally, nationally and internationally. The rapid pace of development in scientific and medical technologies and the environmental debate continue to present new issues which raise religious, moral and social questions. This is the context in which children and young people are growing up,
DCSF, 2009
Religious Education contributes dynamically to children and young people’s education by exploring challenging questions about the meaning and purpose of life, beliefs about God and the ultimate reality, issues of right and wrong and what it means to be human.
In Religious and Values Education (RAVE) we aim to encourage students to develop accurate knowledge and understanding of a range of religious traditions and non-religious world views represented in modern British society and to reflect on their own values. We do not promote any particular set of beliefs or values and students of all faiths and none enjoy lessons and achieve well. The subject fosters respect for difference in our students, a respect for British Values and a willingness to listen to views which differ from their own. Students are also encouraged to think critically and develop their own, well-informed views on issues relevant to modern life. Skills including literacy, oracy, enquiry and analysis are developed alongside a creative and aspirational approach to learning and the subject contributes extensively to students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
Religious Education is a statutory subject but is not part of the National Curriculum. Instead, it is locally determined by Standing Advisory Councils on Religious Education (SACRE). At FHS, in line with Sefton SACRE’s Locally Agreed Syllabus, at Key Stage 3 students learn about four of the main faith traditions of the UK, together with non-religious world views, whilst exploring a range of social, moral and philosophical issues.
Topics studied are as follows:
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Key Stage 3 Curriculum
Click on the image below to open the curriculum map.
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Year 7 and 8 Curriculum Overview
Year 7
- 1. Christian beliefs about God
- 2. Christian beliefs about Jesus
- 3. Sikhi
- 4. Non-religious world views
- 5. Moral authority
- Year 7 end of year revision booklet
Year 8
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Key Stage 4 Curriculum
Click image above to access the Curriculum Map
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GCSE
All students are offered lessons throughout Years 7-10 in mixed ability classes and sit their GCSE examinations in the summer of Year 10. At GCSE, our students follow the AQA Specification A (non-textual studies) course, focusing on
Paper 1: Religious beliefs, teachings and practices, focusing on Christianity and Islam
Paper 2 – Ethical themes of Relationships and Families; Religion and Life; Religion, Peace and Conflict and Religion, Crime and Punishment studied from religious and secular viewpoints.
The full specification can be found via the link below:
Knowledge Organisers
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A Level
Our Sixth Form students may go on to study the subject at A level. Our A Level students work towards the Eduqas A level in Religious Studies, encompassing a study of Buddhism, Religious Ethics and Philosophy of Religion.
The full specification can be found via the link below:
A new programme of core Religious Education for Sixth Form is being developed for 2021-22, with a range of opportunities to explore spiritual, moral and philosophical questions.
Knowledge Organisers
The examination board has produced extensive sets of knowledge organisers covering all aspects of the course. Follow the links below to access the Eduqas knowledge organisers for each component.
Key Information
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Religious and Values Education Department
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Mrs A Wake
Curriculum Leader for RAVE
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Teachers of RAVE
Miss J Hill
Mrs J Weaver
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Contact Us
- t: 01704 873100
- e: [email protected]
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Useful Links
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BBC Bitesize GCSE RE (GCSE)
BBC Bitesize A Level RE (A Level)
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Careers Corner
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