Religious Education

Curriculum intent

The aim of the Religious Education (RE) curriculum is to enable students to develop knowledge and understanding of a range of religious and non-religious worldviews, and to critically engage with these perspectives. Students will gain an appreciation of how these worldviews have shaped the world around them at a local, national and global level.

We follow the United Learning curriculum, which provides a carefully sequenced and knowledge-rich programme of study. This ensures students build their understanding over time, develop critical thinking skills, and engage with diverse perspectives in a structured and inclusive way. The curriculum supports high expectations, clear progression, and meaningful opportunities for discussion and reflection.

Students also have the opportunity to continue their studies through a GCSE in Religious Studies.

Right to Withdraw from Religious Education

Parents and carers have the legal right to withdraw their child from all or part of Religious Education (RE). If you wish to exercise this right, please submit your request in writing by emailing sophie.faulks@heathlaneacademy.org.uk

KS3 Curriculum roadmap / Year by year, term by term RE Curriculum - Year 7 RE Curriculum - Year 8 RE Curriculum - Year 9 RE Curriculum - Year 10 RE Curriculum - Year 11

Careers linking to the subject

Potential careers

Prominent careers

Teaching, Civil Service, National Security, Diplomatic Service, Defense Industry, Human Rights, Law, Politics, Emergency Services: Police, Fire, Ambulance, Coastguard, Human resources.

RE with English

Advertising, Publishing, Journalism, Media, Broadcasting, Copywriting.

RE with Science

Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary, Medical laboratories, Research & development.

RE with Maths

Banking, Business, Management, Retail.

RE with Geography

Pilot, Armed Forces, Aid agencies, Charity worker, Travel & Tourism.

RE with other subjects

Hospitality, Youth & Social Work, Councilor, Translators, Self-Employment, Office Administrators, Application designer, Social media.

Key Contact

Sophie Faulks

Subject Lead for PSHE and RE and Teacher of History

sophie.faulks@heathlaneacademy.org.uk