• We follow God Matters, the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth’s programme, alongside the new Religious Education Directory (To Know You More Clearly), launched by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
• This ensures we meet the Bishops’ Conference requirement of dedicating at least 10% of curriculum time to Religious Education. RE Curriculum Information
• We are actively transitioning our planning and resources to align fully with the new Directory by September 2026, with governors monitoring this progress.
• We also aim to ensure that our Catholic faith is woven throughout the whole curriculum. Values of faith, prayer, justice, and service are not confined to RE lessons but are lived in every subject and learning experience.

• Our Catholic faith weaves through daily school life, helping children grow in knowledge, faith, and virtue.
• We visit our parish church regularly for Masses, liturgies, and celebrations of the Church’s year.
• Father Anthony works closely with us, leading worship, celebrating class Masses, supporting RE lessons, and guiding our Mini Vinnies (St Vincent de Paul Society).
• Through Mini Vinnies, pupils put their faith into action by serving others, raising funds, and advocating for justice.

• Human Dignity – Everyone is Special: Every person matters and is made in God’s image; we show this by respecting othersKS2 Poster CST Human Dignity.
• The Common Good – Thinking of Everyone: We work together for what benefits all, not just ourselvesKS2 Poster CST ECommon Good.
• Option for the Poor – Putting People in Need First: We prioritise those who are most vulnerable, supporting charities and those in needKS2 Poster CST Option for the p….
• Participation – Taking Part: Everyone has a voice and role; pupils join in class, school, parish, and wider community lifeKS2 Poster CST Participation.
• Peacemaking – Promoting Peace: Pupils act as peacemakers, resolving conflict and building harmony in school and beyondKS2 Poster CST Peacemaker.
• Solidarity – Showing We Care: We stand with others, especially when they struggle, as one global familyKS2 Poster CST Solidarity.
• Stewardship – Caring for God’s Gifts: Pupils protect God’s creation by caring for the environment and taking part in eco-projectsKS2 Poster CST Stewardship.

Progression of skills in RE

Age-related standards (3-19) in Religious Education 

Please click on each of these links which contain the details for all year groups on each of the topics:

Advent – Primary RE – Unit 3 Advent – Catholic Academies and Schools Office

Christmas – Primary RE – Unit 4 Christmas – Catholic Academies and Schools Office

Creation – Primary RE – Unit 1 Creation – Catholic Academies and Schools Office

Easter – Primary RE – Unit 9 Easter – Catholic Academies and Schools Office

Holy week – Primary RE – Unit 8 Holy Week – Catholic Academies and Schools Office

Lent – Primary RE – Unit 7 Lent – Catholic Academies and Schools Office

Pentecost – Primary RE – Unit 10 Pentecost – Catholic Academies and Schools Office

Prayers, saints and feasts – Primary RE – Unit 2 Prayers Saints and Feasts – Catholic Academies and Schools Office

Revelation – Primary RE – Unit 5 Revelation – Catholic Academies and Schools Office

Sacraments – Primary RE – Unit 6 Sacraments – Catholic Academies and Schools Office

Catholic Social Teaching – Primary RE – Unit 11 Catholic Social Teaching – Catholic Academies and Schools Office