Religious Education - Our Vision in Early Years

Early Years In the EYFS, RE comes under the curriculum area of ‘Understanding the World’. The children encounter religions (Christianity and other faiths) and world views as they explore special people, books, times, places and objects and places of worship. Festivals such Eid, Diwali, Christmas, Easter are all taught throughout the year. Through stories they begin to ask questions and reflect on their own feelings and experiences. They use their imagination and curiosity to develop their appreciation of and wonder at the world in which they live and their place within it. The children are encouraged to ask questions and explore answers which can help them to develop a sense of place in their family and community, in the world and in the universe This allows them to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others, and among families, communities and traditions. Linked closely to the social, moral, spiritual and cultural development of children, RE allows them to begin to explore what is right and wrong.