--- title: "Religious Education (RE)" url: "https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/religious-education-re" school: "The Meadows School" --- [![The Meadows School](https://files.schudio.com/the-meadows-sports-college/images/logo/logo(1).png)](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/) - - [X](https://twitter.com/TheMeadowsTMS) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOYG4XlfiMDaxN2O6TgWEBg/) A− A+ - [Term Dates](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/termdates) - [Contact us](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/contact) - - [Home](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/) - [Our School](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/about-us) - [Information](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/information) - [News](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/news) - [Careers](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/careers) - [Curriculum and Teaching](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/curriculum-overview) - [Families](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/families) - [Staff Area](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/staff) - [Contact Us](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/contact) # Religious Education (RE) ![](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/images/images/Meadows_Logo_1.png) **Religious Education (RE)** At The Meadows School, Religious Education (RE) plays a vital role in developing pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural growth (SMSC). Our RE curriculum is carefully adapted to meet the diverse needs of our learners, offering meaningful, age- and stage-appropriate experiences that promote curiosity, respect, and reflection. We follow the Sandwell Agreed Syllabus, which provides a broad and balanced framework for exploring world religions and non-religious worldviews. Learning is delivered in an inclusive, inquiry-led way, using sensory activities, artefact handling, storytelling, and discussion. Through RE, pupils learn about: - Key beliefs and values from different faiths and worldviews. - Respect for diversity and the importance of tolerance. - Reflection on their own feelings, choices, and sense of belonging. Our curriculum fosters confidence, empathy, and understanding of others, preparing learners to engage positively in modern Britain. **Long-Term Plans** Our RE curriculum is sequenced across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 to build knowledge, reflection, and respect for a range of religions and worldviews. | **Key Stage 3 Long Term Plan** | |---| | | **Autumn 1** | **Autumn 2** | **Spring 1** | **Spring 2** | **Summer 1** | **Summer 2** | | **Year 1** | Christianity | Christianity | Hinduism | Hinduism | Special Places | Non-Religious | | Harvest | What is Christmas | Makar Sankranti | Holi | Islam | Humanism | | **Year 2** | Sikhism | Hinduism | Islam | Buddhism | Judaism | Islam | | Celebrations | Diwali | Symbols | Special people | Symbols | Community and Belonging | | **Year 3** | Non-Religious | Judaism | Buddhism | Christianity | Sikhism | Buddhism | | Humanism | Rosh Hashanah | Special Stories | Easter inc. Greek and Eastern Orthodox | Vaisakhi | Meditation | | **Key Stage 4 Long Term Plan** | |---| | | **Autumn 1** | **Autumn 2** | **Spring 1** | **Spring 2** | **Summer 1** | **Summer 2** | | **Year 1** | Christianity | Christianity | Hinduism | Hinduism | Special Places | Non-Religious | | Creation Story | Christmas Around the World | Special Places | Celebrations | Judaism | Golden Rule | | **Year 2** | Sikhism | Hinduism | Islam | Buddhism | Judaism | Islam | | Special Places | Rama and Sita | Celebrations | Special Places | Special Stories | Eid ul-Adha | | **Key Stage 5 Long Term Plan** | |---| | | **Autumn 1** | **Autumn 2** | **Spring 1** | **Spring 2** | **Summer 1** | **Summer 2** | | **Year 1** | Christianity | Christianity | Hinduism | Hinduism | Special Places | Non-Religious | | Special People | The 12 Days of Christmas | Devotion | Gods and Goddesses | Christianity | World View | | **Year 2** | Sikhism | Hinduism | Islam | Buddhism | Judaism | Islam | | The 5 Ks | Rituals | Special people | Wesak | The Ten Commandments | Hajj | | **Year 3** | Non-Religious | Judaism | Buddhism | Christianity | Sikhism | Buddhism | | World Views | Hanukkah | Bodhi Day | Holy Week | Special People | Enlightenment | You can download our *Religious Education at The Meadows School* overview below: Religious Education Overview 580 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/the-meadows-sports-college/files/documents/RE_Long_Term_Plannning.pdf) **Right to Withdraw** Parents/carers have the right to request withdrawal of their child from RE lessons, in line with statutory guidance. #### **[Parent Form -Withdrawal from RE lessons](https://the-meadows-sports-college.schudio.com/files/re/withdrawal-from-re-activities.docx)** ### Curriculum and Teaching - [Curriculum Overview](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/curriculum-overview) - [Pathway Overview](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/pathway-overview) - [Curriculum Bubbles Overview](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/curriculum-bubbles-overview) - [PHSE and RSHE](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/pshe-rhse) - [Religious Education](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/religious-education-re) - [Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA)](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/rights-respecting-schools-award-rrsa) - [SMSC, British Values & Cultural Capital](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/smsc-british-values-cultural-captial) - [Phonics and Reading](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/phonics-reading) - [Achievement at the Meadows](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/achievement-at-the-meadows) - [Continuing Professional Development (CPD)](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/continuing-professional-development) - [Multi Agency Collaboration](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/multi-agency-collaboration) - [Supporting Learning for Pupils Unable to Attend School](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/supporting-learning-for-pupils-unable-to-attend-school) - [Equality and Protected Characteristics](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/equality-protected-characteristics) ### Useful Links - [Sandwell MBC](http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/) - [Special Educational Needs Magazine](http://www.senmagazine.co.uk/) - [Special Educational Needs Resources (TES)](https://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resources-hub/special-educational-needs/) - [Hft – Supporting people with learning disabilities and their families](http://www.hft.org.uk/) - [Educate Against Hate](http://www.educateagainsthate.com/) - [Prevent Duty](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/protecting-children-from-radicalisation-the-prevent-duty) ### Contact Us **The Meadows School** Dudley Road East Oldbury Sandwell B69 3BU Tel: 0121 569 7080 School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) - [X](https://twitter.com/TheMeadowsTMS) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOYG4XlfiMDaxN2O6TgWEBg/) © Copyright 2016–2026 The Meadows School. 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