Religious Education at Brabourne CEP School
At Brabourne Church of England Primary School, Religious Education is central to our vision of enabling every child to flourish and live life in all its fullness (John 10:10). Through RE, we help children explore the big questions of life within a distinctively Christian context, while also learning about and respecting the diversity of faiths and worldviews represented in the UK.
Our RE curriculum encourages pupils to develop a deep knowledge and understanding of Christianity, alongside the principal world religions and non-religious beliefs. Through this learning, children are guided to reflect on how beliefs and values influence individuals, communities, and cultures — from the local to the global.
Religious Education at Brabourne:
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Encourages children to think deeply about faith, meaning, and purpose.
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Helps pupils make reasoned and informed judgements about moral and spiritual issues.
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Promotes respect, empathy, and understanding towards those with different beliefs.
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Contributes significantly to pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development (SMSC).
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Reflects our school’s Christian values and supports the teaching of British Values.
We follow the Kent Agreed Syllabus and the Understanding Christianity framework, ensuring our teaching is theologically rooted, academically rigorous, and inclusive.
Cultural Capital in RE
Through Religious Education, pupils build their cultural capital — gaining the knowledge, understanding, and confidence to engage thoughtfully with the world around them. We encourage respectful curiosity, open dialogue, and opportunities to encounter lived faith through trips, visits, and visitors.
Our aim is for every child to grow as a compassionate, reflective, and informed individual, ready to contribute positively to our diverse society and to live out the values that underpin our Christian ethos.
For further information about our RE curriculum, please see:
