Through Religious Education we aim to enable and encourage children to acquire a knowledge and understanding of the Christian faith and other principal world religions and to develop positive skills and attitudes in relation to world religions. We encourage a respect for all people, their beliefs and cultural values. We foster an appreciation of the way in which religious beliefs shape life and contribute to personal morality and social responsibility. Through reflection upon their experiences, children will be given the opportunity to appreciate the spiritual dimensions of life and to consider and begin to understand the meaning of life. 

We adhere to the Solihull Agreed Syllabus and it's principal aim: 

'The principal aim of religious education is to explore what people believe and what difference this makes to how they live, so that pupils can gain the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to handle questions raised by religion and belief, reflecting on their own ideas and ways of living.'

The progress of children is supported by a well sequenced and progressive RE curriculum where children acquire and build upon knowledge through an enquiry based question that begins each unit; we follow the Solihull Agreed Syllabus Programmes of Study which specify core content that must be taught at each key stage. With our enquiry question as a focal point, we place importance on open ended discussions, establishing prior knowledge and deepening understanding as we revisit the question during each lesson and at the end of the unit. This approach shapes future planning and enables teachers and children to understand and articulate progress. At Streetsbrook we have ensured that core planning has been adapted to enable contextual learning through the use of artefacts and videos of 'real-life' experiences. 

In line with the Solihull Agreed Syllabus Programmes of Study, during their time at Streetsbrook, children will principally develop their ability to discuss, explore and acquire knowledge of Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Other religious beliefs such as Hinduism and Sikhism and a recognition of non-religious views are also acknowledged. The curriculum is structured in this way to enable children to consolidate and build upon their knowledge of these focus religions from EYFS to KS1., with the focus widening as they move into KS2 and beyond. 

Staff at Streetsbrook are highly skilled in adapting the curriculum, the learning environment, their practice and the resources used in order to meet the needs of all children. Additional adults are deployed effectively and support the class teachers in ensuring children are able to make progress. Pre-teaching of key vocabulary is used to support children with English as an Additional Language.

To enhance the RE curriculum, visits and visitors are planned and we hold an annual Celebration Day, marking a range of significant religious festivals. Our celebration day calendar runs on a four year cycle, allowing children to learn about a variety of celebrations throughout their time at Streetsbrook. 

At Streetsbrook Infant & Early Years Academy, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive setting that promotes and celebrates the benefits that inclusion brings for all children. We are committed to identifying and removing potential barriers to learning across the curriculum for a diverse range of individuals and groups and strive to ensure all children make progress. RE plays an important role in developing confidence and supporting children in expressing and understanding their feelings and beliefs.  

The legal requirements concerning the provision of Religious Education and an Agreed Syllabus flow, principally, from the Education Act 1996 (S. 375), the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (SS. 69 and 71 and Schedule 19) and the Education Act 2002 (S.80).

1. Religious Education must be provided for all registered pupils in full time education except those withdrawn at their parents’ request.