RE

RE CURRICULUM 

In preparation for the implementation of the new RE Directory in September 2026, pupils in EYFS & Key Stage 1 will follow the new ‘Lighting the Path‘ scheme for Religious Education from September 2025. 

As recommended by the Diocese, until the scheme for KS2 is published (due September 2026), pupils in Years 3 & 4 will follow the Y3 Salford Diocese materials, whilst Years 5 & 6 will follow the Y5 units. 

Wherever possible, teachers are encouraged to use the ideas laid out in the schemes in a more creative and imaginative way. Teachers are also expected to use the RE curriculum as a vehicle to apply skills in extended writing. 

In addition to the published schemes, our curriculum also reflects the liturgical year, with activities designed to develop their knowledge and understanding of: 

• Advent 

• Christmas 

• Lent 

• Easter 

• Pentecost 

• Various feast days and holy days 

Our Religious Education curriculum is run alongside our Prayer and Liturgy provision. 

Teachers will use the tasks from the new materials to assess pupils’ knowledge and understanding.