At The Belham, we follow the syllabus developed by our sister school, Charles Dickens Primary School. In the Early Years Foundation Stage, children experience Religious Education (R.E.) through three main themes: "Celebrating special times," "Stories and what they reveal," and "Aspects of identity and relationships." Each half-term, we focus on a different religion, exploring a central theme within that belief system. For example, in Autumn 1, we may cover 'Sacred Texts' with the subtopic 'What is the Quran?' Our goal is to employ a range of teaching and learning strategies in R.E. to facilitate discussions and the exploration of others' ideas and beliefs.  Lessons are enhanced by welcoming guest speakers from main faiths to the school and organising visits to local places of worship.

Living in such a multicultural setting, we are fortunate to be continually exposed to various faiths. Encourage and support your child's curiosity about different faiths, their traditions, and celebrations. The most crucial message you can impart to your child is that we all hold diverse beliefs, and it is essential to respect each other's viewpoints and discuss others' faith with respect.

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