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The Team 

curriculum leader Miss Hopkins
sendco and teacher of rs Miss Vickers
associate leader and teacher of rs Miss Thomas
teacher of rs Miss North

What is RS and why is it important? 

Religious Studies (RS) is part of the core curriculum at Eggar’s as every student has a legal entitlement to RS. As a multicultural society, RS allows students to develop a sense of belonging by understanding the key beliefs of different religions and the role we all play within a community to ensure that everyone is respected. 

What do students learn in RS?  

RS allows students to explore their own values and beliefs, developing an understanding of the connection between their beliefs and values to religious and non-religious traditions. 

In the UK, parents have the right to withdraw their children from RS on the grounds that they wish to make their own provision. This alternative will be the parents' responsibility. This right of withdrawal exists for all students in all types of school. Parents also have the right to withdraw their child from part of RS. 

Requests for withdrawal should be put in writing using the form found the RS Withdrawal policy and addressed to the Headteacher. A copy of withdrawal requests will be placed on the student’s educational record. A copy of withdrawal requests will be placed on the student’s educational record. 

Summary of curriculum content 

Our curriculum sees students learn about Christianity and other world religions, which includes Buddhism, Hinduism, Isam, Judaism and Sikhism. Whilst we have a thematic approach to the curriculum, each one provides opportunities for students to revisit the different practices of each religion to compare and contrast the role of beliefs and values that shape our lives. 

Challenge and support in RS 

In RS, students are taught in mixed ability groupings. Teachers set the highest expectations of behaviour for learning and encouraging critical thinking, debating and problem-solving skills from our students. 

How is RS assessed?  

Throughout the curriculum we use End of Topic Tests (EOTT) to develop students recall of contextual knowledge as well as a range of written style answers to assess students understanding of RS topics and their application to ethical questions. 

Learning beyond the classroom 

Our home learning encourages further development of opportunities to engage with RS topics talk beyond the classroom by asking students to: 

  • Keep up to date with and discuss current affairs – what is happening in the news? 

  • Encourage further interest in topics – what documentaries could they watch to further their knowledge?  

  • How are different religions represented in the local area? What role can or do we play in the promotion and acceptance of different cultural values? 

Where can RS lead? 

RS prepares students for success in later life by giving them an understanding of the beliefs and practices of other people. With this they can make a valuable contribution to society. 

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