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demonstrate knowledge and understanding of two

religions

demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key

sources of wisdom and authority including texts which

support contemporary religious faith

understand the impact of religion on individuals,

communities and societies

understand significant common and divergent views

between and within religions and beliefs

apply knowledge and understanding in order to analyse

questions related to religious beliefs and values

construct well-informed and balanced arguments on

matters concerned with religious beliefs and values set

out in the subject content […]9

to ensure that the new curriculum embodies rigour and

high standards and creates coherence in what is taught

in schools

to ensure that all children are taught essential knowledge

in the key subject disciplines

beyond that core, to allow teachers greater freedom to

use their professionalism and expertise

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weaknesses in teachers’ understanding of the subject

poor and fragmented curriculum planning

weak assessment

ineffective monitoring

limited access to effective training.

an over-emphasis on a limited range of teaching

strategies, which focused mainly on preparing pupils for

assessments or examinations

limited opportunities for pupils to reflect and work

independently

over-structured and bureaucratic lesson planning with

insufficient stress on promoting effective learning.24

Pupils’ achievement in RE in the 94 primary schools

visited was broadly similar to that reported in 2007. It was

good or outstanding in four out of 10 schools and was

inadequate in only one school.

Students’ achievement in RE in the secondary schools

visited showed a very mixed picture. It was good or

outstanding in 40 of the 89 schools visited but was

inadequate in 14 schools.25

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