As a Catholic School, we devote 10% of curriculum time to the teaching of Religious Education; this is separate from times of prayer and collective worship, such as assemblies, liturgies and class prayer which happen in addition to the taught curriculum. This means 2.5 hours a week of taught RE for pupils in Reception to Year 6 and 1.5 hours for our Nursery Pupils.

At school we follow the Religious Education Directory (RED) Model Curriculum in ‘To know you more clearly – June 2023’. The RED fulfils the requirements of the Bishop's Conference which sets forth the expectations for what should be covered by Religious Education teaching in Catholic Schools in England and Wales. Children are assessed in RE through the Expected end of age-phase outcomes which can be found in Section 2.3 of the RED. This also helps teachers to ensure that learning is suitably pitched in order that RE is as interesting, enjoyable and challenging as any other curriculum subject.

The new RED is a transformative Religious Education programme designed to deepen students’ spiritual growth by nurturing a rich understanding of Catholic beliefs and values.

Moving beyond a traditional curriculum, it invites students to explore their faith with curiosity, reflection, and personal engagement. Through the planning and delivery of creative and immersive lessons, reflective practices, and active participation, the curriculum creates an environment where children are encouraged to encounter their faith in a meaningful and personal way. More than just delivering knowledge, the curriculum helps foster a lasting relationship with God.

At the heart of every Branch is Scripture, which serves as the foundation for building knowledge, understanding, practical skills, empathy, and a sense of awe and wonder throughout the curriculum.

As part of following the RED, children are taught about other world religions so that they develop an appreciation for faith in a wider sense and are appreciative and respectful of the religious beliefs, practices and observances of others thus enabling them to be responsible and constructive members of the multi-cultural, multi-faith society in which they live.

Although preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion are completed outside of school within the Parish community, during Year 3, the RE curriculum also supports children in this journey towards fuller participation in the Mass and the life of the Church.

As a Catholic School, we devote 10% of curriculum time to the teaching of Religious Education; this is separate from times of prayer and collective worship, such as assemblies, liturgies and class prayer which happen in addition to the taught curriculum. This means 2.5 hours a week of taught RE for pupils in Reception to Year 6 and 1.5 hours for our Nursery Pupils.

At school we follow the Religious Education Directory (RED) Model Curriculum in ‘To know you more clearly – June 2023’. The RED fulfils the requirements of the Bishop's Conference which sets forth the expectations for what should be covered by Religious Education teaching in Catholic Schools in England and Wales. Children are assessed in RE through the Expected end of age-phase outcomes which can be found in Section 2.3 of the RED. This also helps teachers to ensure that learning is suitably pitched in order that RE is as interesting, enjoyable and challenging as any other curriculum subject.

The new RED is a transformative Religious Education programme designed to deepen students’ spiritual growth by nurturing a rich understanding of Catholic beliefs and values.

Moving beyond a traditional curriculum, it invites students to explore their faith with curiosity, reflection, and personal engagement. Through the planning and delivery of creative and immersive lessons, reflective practices, and active participation, the curriculum creates an environment where children are encouraged to encounter their faith in a meaningful and personal way. More than just delivering knowledge, the curriculum helps foster a lasting relationship with God.

At the heart of every Branch is Scripture, which serves as the foundation for building knowledge, understanding, practical skills, empathy, and a sense of awe and wonder throughout the curriculum.

As part of following the RED, children are taught about other world religions so that they develop an appreciation for faith in a wider sense and are appreciative and respectful of the religious beliefs, practices and observances of others thus enabling them to be responsible and constructive members of the multi-cultural, multi-faith society in which they live.

Although preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion are completed outside of school within the Parish community, during Year 3, the RE curriculum also supports children in this journey towards fuller participation in the Mass and the life of the Church.

The RED implementation Action Plan can be found in the link below.

Click on the links below to view the curriculum map for R.E and dates for 2025-2026.

Find out more about the new Religious Education Directory below.