Religious Education in Brent

Religious education provokes challenging questions about the ultimate meaning and
purpose of life, beliefs about God, the self and the nature of reality, issues of right and
wrong and what it means to be human. It develops pupils’ knowledge and understanding
of Christianity, other principal religions, other religious traditions and other world views
that offer answers to questions such as these. It offers opportunities for personal
reflection and spiritual development. It enhances pupils’ awareness and understanding of
religions and beliefs, teachings, practices and forms of expression, as well as of the
influence of religion on individuals, families, communities and cultures.
Religious education encourages pupils to learn from different religions, beliefs, values and
traditions while exploring their own beliefs and questions of meaning. It challenges pupils
to reflect on, consider, analyse, interpret and evaluate issues of truth, belief, faith and ethics and to communicate their responses. Religious education encourages pupils to
develop their sense of identity and belonging. It enables them to flourish individually within
their communities and as citizens in a pluralistic society and global community. Religious
education has an important role in preparing pupils for adult life, employment and lifelong
learning. It enables pupils to develop respect for and sensitivity to others, in particular
those whose faiths and beliefs are different from their own. It promotes discernment and
enables pupils to combat prejudice.
Non-statutory national framework for RE, page 7