RE at Walkington Primary School

At Walkington Primary School, we recognise that young people are growing up in a world where there is increasing awareness of the diversity of religious and other worldviews and the impact this diversity can have on individuals and society. Learning about religion and worldviews contributes dynamically to young people’s education by provoking challenging questions about meaning and purpose in life, beliefs about God, issues of right and wrong and what it means to be human. At Walkington, we want our children to learn about religion and worldviews in local, national and global contexts, to discover, explore, consider and interpret different responses to life’s big questions.

Characteristics of a religious scholar

  • A developing religious literacy knowledge – young people are equipped with systematic and powerful knowledge, deepening as they progress through the school.
  • Have an understanding of key concepts from a range of religions and worldviews, through engaging with quality resources and deploying the skills needed to understand, interpret and critically evaluate a variety of sources of information.
  • An appropriate vocabulary that allows children to express their learning in meaningful ways.
  • a developed knowledge and conceptual understanding of religion and worldviews and how these function in the lives of individuals and communities.
  • An ability to participate fully and positively in our society with its diverse religions and many differing worldviews.

    “Leaders are well trained and use their knowledge of special educational needs to identify specific requirements at an early stage and provide timely support.”

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    “Parents and carers who offered their views to inspectors were overwhelmingly positive about the experiences of their children.”

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    “Learning in early years gets off to a good start. As a result of effective teaching and provision, children progress well from their starting points.”

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    “The school is a calm, orderly and purposeful place for pupils to make the most of their learning.”

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    “In all key stages, pupils are now making good progress from their starting points in reading, writing and mathematics.”

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    “From the moment pupils enter the school each day, they are greeted with respect and a genuine sense of care from the adults in the building.”

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    “Effective safeguarding procedures are in place. All staff have a clear understanding of how to keep pupils safe.”

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    “Staff welcome the professional development they receive and say that this makes a real difference to the quality of their teaching.”

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    “In mathematics lessons, resources are used well to enable pupils to visualise abstract ideas and to get a more secure understanding of number.”

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    “The passionate and effective leadership of senior leaders and the commitment of the staff have sustained the good quality of education at the school.”

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    “The teaching of reading is good. There is a consistent approach to the teaching of
    phonics.”

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    “Teachers plan interesting activities that motivate the pupils. Staff ensure that all pupils are valued and included in learning.”

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    “The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding.”

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    “Good teaching through early years and in key stage 1 ensures that the proportion of pupils passing the Year 1 phonics screening check is consistently above average.”

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    “The profile of sport has been raised and more pupils now compete in sporting
    activities.”

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    “The school’s welcoming and caring ethos is central to its work in raising standards for
    pupils.”

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    “Adults give pupils
    opportunities to share ideas and challenge their own thinking and this helps them to articulate their opinions with confidence.”

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    “Governors are ambitious for the school. They challenge and support leaders effectively.”

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    “Older pupils develop a good understanding of what they read. Leaders promote a love of reading and pupils say the school provides them with high-quality texts.”

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    “Teachers use their good subject knowledge to plan interesting tasks that engage
    pupils.”

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    “The quality of teaching at Walkington Primary is underpinned by warm and caring
    relationships between staff and pupils.”

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    “Pupils behave well and are polite, articulate and respectful.”

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    “By the end of Year 6, outcomes are high in reading and writing. In reading, they are
    particularly high.”

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    “Improvements in the teaching of mathematics have helped to increase pupils’ progress and improve pupils’ ability to solve mathematical
    problems.”

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    “The broad curriculum provides a wide range of enriching experiences for pupils.”

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    “Staff encourage pupils to be resilient and take risks. Pupils know it is all right to get things wrong and that this is part of the process of learning.”

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    “Exciting activities, such as visits to places of worship, generate high levels of
    interest and curiosity about the themes that pupils are studying.”

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    “Pupils listen to the opinions of others and are keen to offer their views considerately and respectfully.”

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    “Governors have a good understanding of the school’s strengths and weaknesses and
    are clear about priorities and plans for improvement.”

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