At Longmeadow we follow The Hertfordshire Agreed Syllabus.

RE is a statutory requirement in all state-funded schools. This Syllabus is based on a clear understanding of its educational value for pupils, schools and society as a whole.

RE is the open exploration of what people believe, their way of life and the impact of beliefs, values and ways of living in local, national and global communities.

It engages pupils in the process of understanding what others believe, what is important to them, how they live their lives and what influences them.

In doing this, pupils also reflect on their own beliefs and values and their main influences. This helps pupils in skills such as:

•critical, creative and reflective thinking about philosophical argument, theological (multi-faith) concepts and life issues •questioning and interpreting ‘Truth’ claims

•ways of conveying meaning

•different ways of investigating the subject-matter, including a range of academic disciplines and approaches

•listening with understanding and compassion

•engaging positively with diversity.