At St John’s Meads, we believe every child deserves a curriculum that empowers them to grow into, confident learners reflecting our values of Love, Independence, Honesty, Generosity, and Teamwork (LIGHT). 

Our Religious Education curriculum nurtures each child’s God-given potential, deepening their understanding of faith and spirituality while encouraging respect, empathy, and open-mindedness towards others. 

Recognised as a core subject, our RE curriculum draws on the ‘Understanding Christianity’ and ‘Emanuel Project’ resources to ensure rich, progressive learning. Children explore the key theological concepts of God, Creation and Fall, People of God, Incarnation, Gospel, Salvation, and the Kingdom of God, engaging thoughtfully with sacred texts, religious practices, and big questions about belief and life. 

While our collective worship is wholly Christian, our RE lessons include learning about other world faiths, helping pupils to understand and respect diverse beliefs and cultures. Through this, children learn to love learning about Christianity and to love one another by learning about others. 

Lessons build on prior knowledge through an enquiry-based approach, offering opportunities to engage, explore, and express ideas in a safe and mutually respectful environment. Pupils are encouraged to question, reflect, and make meaningful connections between their learning and the world around them. 

Assessment and reflection are continuous, supporting spiritual growth, deep thinking, and personal development. By embedding RE in real-life contexts and nurturing curiosity and compassion, St John’s Meads enables children to shine as LIGHTs in their communities—ready to live out our Christian values of Love, Independence, Generosity, Honesty, and Teamwork in today’s diverse world.