OUR VISION
By the time our children leave Christ Church, they will be religiously literate, empathetic, and thoughtful global citizens. They will possess a deep, meaningful understanding of the Christian faith alongside a respectful appreciation for diverse worldviews and other religions. Equipped with a strong moral compass and critical thinking skills, our pupils will leave ready to confidently navigate ultimate questions, stand up for equity, and flourish in modern Britain.
HOW DO WE PLAN AND TEACH RE?
Our framework ensures Religious Education is delivered as a rigorous core subject meeting Southwark Diocesan Board of Education (SDBE) standards. We use a progressive, sequenced curriculum designed to develop deep, coherent knowledge over time.
The Three Disciplinary Lenses
We weave three distinct perspectives—our "golden threads"—into the units to provide a balanced approach to learning:
- The Theological Lens (Believing): Exploring core concepts, texts, and what people of faith hold true.
- The Philosophical Lens (Thinking): Critically analyzing ultimate questions, ethics, and wisdom.
- The Human & Social Sciences Lens (Living): Examining how faith and worldviews shape daily life and diverse global communities.
Personal Growth & Inclusivity
Diversity & Cohesion - we explore diversity within Christianity and global worldviews, building robust religious literacy to cultivate deep respect, empathy, and community cohesion.
Moral & Spiritual Development - RE serves as a catalyst for SMSC growth, encouraging pupils to reflect on their own beliefs while tackling major global issues, such as climate justice.
Critical Skills - We empower pupils to master enquiry, critical analysis, and evaluation, giving them the voice to confidently communicate issues of faith and truth.
Lesson Design & Implementation
Every unit blends systematic study (focusing on one religion) with thematic study (comparing religions and practices). Activities include a balanced mix of shorter tasks and extended work to showcase depth of learning.
We follow the primary syllabus for religious education as set out by the Southwark Diocesan Board of Education.
Our vicar regularly visits the school to lead collective worship and the children visit the church once or twice each term. Click here to find out more about our Church.
All staff encourage and welcome the involvement of parents in the Religious Education of their children and the prayer life of the school.
Parents are kept informed of events in our newsletters and are always invited to join us for our celebrations in Church.
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Our last RE Inspection was in January 2017 when we were judged as a GOOD school. You can read the report below: