Religious Education

What does a Winnall theologian look like by the end of Year 1?

Recognise and talk about their own experiences of community, belonging, special and love.
Recognise what they have learned about these concepts within the religious traditions studied.
Begin to recognise that people may understand and experience beliefs and concepts in different ways.
Begin to make links between their own experiences and those of people they encounter in RE.
Begin to recognise what may be valuable or important about these concepts for people, communities and themselves.

What does a Winnall theologian look like by the end of Year 2?

Describe what they have learned about community, belonging, special and love and how these are understood within the traditions studied.
Describe some ways in which beliefs and concepts are expressed through stories, celebrations, worship and everyday life.
Recognise that people may have different experiences and understandings of beliefs and concepts.
Make simple connections between their own experiences and the experiences of others.
Begin to discern what may be valuable about beliefs and concepts for people, communities and themselves.

What does a Winnall theologian look like by the end of Year 3?

Accurately describe the meaning of key concepts and words explored through the religious and non-religious traditions studied.
Describe how beliefs and concepts are expressed through stories, practices, celebrations, worship and the lives of people.
Recognise and describe similarities and differences in how people understand and experience beliefs and concepts.
Explain how their own responses and experiences relate to those of people they encounter through RE.
Begin to discern and describe what may be valuable about beliefs and concepts for people, communities and themselves.

What does a Winnall theologian look like by the end of Year 4?

Accurately explain the meaning of key concepts and words within the religious and non-religious traditions studied.
Explain how beliefs and concepts are expressed and experienced by different people and communities.
Recognise that there can be different perspectives and interpretations within the same religious or non-religious tradition.
Explain how their own responses relate to their experiences and, where appropriate, the experiences of others.
Discern and discuss what may be valuable about beliefs and concepts for people, communities and themselves.

What does a Winnall theologian look like by the end of Year 5?

Accurately explain the meanings of concepts and words encountered within the religious and non-religious traditions studied.
Explain how beliefs and concepts can influence the lives, choices and communities of people.
Explore different perspectives and interpretations, recognising that people within the same tradition may understand beliefs in different ways.
Explain how their own responses relate to experiences and events in their own lives and the lives of others.
Discern and discuss the value of beliefs and concepts, including the questions and issues they may raise.

What does a Winnall theologian look like by the end of Year 6?

Accurately explain the meanings of key concepts and beliefs within the religious and non-religious traditions studied.
Explain, using relevant examples, how beliefs and concepts can influence the lives of individuals, communities and wider society.
Explore and explain different interpretations and perspectives, recognising diversity within and between traditions.
Respond thoughtfully to questions raised by their learning, making connections with their own experiences and those of others.
Discern and explain the value and significance of beliefs and concepts for people, communities and themselves.