RE at Templars: Respectful Thinkers, Informed Citizens, Compassionate Members of a Diverse World

At Templars, Religious Education plays a central role in shaping children who are thoughtful, kind and confidently part of a diverse community. Our RE curriculum reflects the reality of life in Tile Hill, Coventry and beyond—helping pupils understand the people, cultures and beliefs that make our world rich and varied. Through this, every child grows a deep sense of belonging and responsibility.

RE at Templars is taught through whole-school curriculum days that bring our community together to celebrate and learn from the many cultures represented within it. Each half term is driven by an enquiry question exploring one major world faith—Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism or Sikhism. Over their primary journey, pupils develop secure, balanced and respectful knowledge of these beliefs and practices.

Our approach encourages children to ask meaningful questions, listen with empathy and make informed, responsible choices about how they treat others. Through enquiry-led learning, discussion and reflection, pupils learn to appreciate difference, challenge stereotypes and build social cohesion.

Templars’ core values—Care, Respect and Honesty—are embedded throughout RE. Children learn how beliefs shape actions, how communities support one another and how understanding others helps us become better global citizens.

By the end of Year 6, pupils at Templars will:

• Have secure knowledge of six major world religions and their key beliefs, festivals, practices and values.

• Speak confidently and respectfully about similarities and differences between faiths.

• Show empathy, tolerance and curiosity when learning about others.

• Ask thoughtful questions and reflect on their own beliefs, values and choices.

• Celebrate diversity as a strength and contribute positively to their community.

• Approach the wider world as informed, respectful and open-minded citizens.

Our ambition is that every child leaves Templars with the understanding, compassion and confidence needed to thrive in a modern, diverse society—and to build a kinder, fairer world.