Religious EducationProgression of Subject Knowledge and Skills

Nursery Nursery should know: Nursery should be able to:

that Diwali is a festival celebrated by different

religions

describe what people do at Diwali

the Diwali story retell the Diwali story using role-play

that Christmas is a Christian festival describe what happens at Christmas

the Christmas story retell the Christmas story through role-play

that Easter is a festival celebrated by

Christians

to describe some Easter traditions

the Easter Story to retell the Easter story through role-play

that Eid is a festival celebrated by Muslims to describe some Eid traditions

that Muslims fast to describe what fasting is

Reception Reception should know: Reception should be able to:

that Diwali is the festival of lights say why lights are used at Diwali

who celebrates Diwali name the religions that celebrate Diwali

who is in the Christmas story answer basic questions about the Christmas story

how they feel about the events in the

Christmas story

discuss the Christmas story

that Easter is a festival celebrating new

beginnings

explore some Easter traditions and explain how

Easter celebrates new beginnings

that Jesus died and was resurrected understand why Jesus died on the cross

that Eid is celebrated around the world explain what happens during Eid and why it’s

important to Muslims

that Muslims fast during Eid explain why Muslims fast

Year 1 - SikhismYear 1 should know: Year 1 should be able to:

Sikhism is over 500 years old and that

the Khanda is the Sikh religious symbol

describe and draw the Sikh religious symbol

what daily life is like for a Sikh family explain the daily rituals of Sikhs

that Guru Nanak is the founder of

Sikhusm

explain the meaning of Sikh and ‘Guru’

that the Guru Granth Sahib is the Sikh

holy book

describe how Sikhs treat their holy book

what the 5 Ks represent – Kesh,

Kangha, Kachera, Kara, Kirpan

explain the symbolic meaning of each of the 5Ks

the story of ‘The milk and the Jasmine

Flower’

respond to the concept of goodness

the story of ‘Duni Chand and the Silver

Needle’

know the meaning of equality in the story – Is anybody

more important than others?

that the Gurdwara is a place where

Sikhs meet to worship

name some of the features of a Gurdwara

understand why Diwali is important to

Sikhs

explain why Diwali is called the festival of light

To know the importance of the ‘langar’ To explain how respect and equality is shown in a

Gurdwara

Year 1 SikhismKey Vocabulary

Sikh, 5 K’s, Khanda, GuruNanak, Guru Granth Sahib, Guru, Gurdwara, Palki Sahib,

Nishan Sahib, Chaani,Langar, Chaur, Diwali, Diva

lamp

Year 1 - ChristianityYear 1 should know Year 1 should be able to

What Christianity is and who Christians

worship

To understand that there are Christians all around the

world. To know that Christians worship God

That the Bible is Christianity’s holy book To explain that the Bible includes lots of different moral

stories

Why Christmas is important to

Christians

To explain that Christians celebrate Jesus’ birth at

Christmas

The story of Jesus and his disciples To understand the concept of friendship

Where Christians worship To name some of the features of a church

Why Christians get baptised To explain some of the ceremonies and rituals

associated with baptism

The story of ‘The Good Samaritan’ To understand the concept of kindness and treating

people equally

How religion can inspire art To create a stained glass window depicting a Bible

story

To understand why Easter is a

celebration for Christians

To explain that Christians celebrate Jesus’ resurrection

at Easter

Year 1 ChristianityKey Vocabulary

Christian, Jesus, God, disciple,Bible, Sunday, holy day, moral story, church, font, lectern,altar, pulpit, pews, stained glass window, Christmas,Easter, baptism, The GoodSamaritan, resurrection.

Year 2 - IslamYear 2 should know Year 2 should be able to

That Muslims worship Allah To know that Allah is the Islamic name for God in the

Arabic language

That Muslims worship in mosques To name some features of mosques and explain their

importance

That the Qur’an is the holy book of Islam To explain that the Qur’an contains the messages that

the prophet Muhammad received

The story of ‘The Prophet and the Ants’ To appreciate that all animals are equal and created by

God

That Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr and

Eid-ul-Adha

To explain when these festivals take place

That Muslims have strict prayer rituals To describe the daily patterns of prayers

The story of ‘The Prince ad the grapes’ To understand the concept of consideration of the

feelings of others

How Muslims welcome babies To explain what happens in the ‘Adhan’ ceremony

How Muslims get married To retell the events of a Muslim wedding

Year 2 Islam Key Vocabulary

Muslim, mosque, Allah, pray, Salat, Qur’an, prayer mat,Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha,

fasting, Arabic, Imam, Qubba,Mihrab, prophet, Ramadan,

sacrifice, Hajj, Adhan, Mahr,vows, nikah, walimah, rukhsat

Year 2 - BuddhismYear 2 should know Year 2 should be able to

Who Buddha is and why Buddhists

show respect to him

Explain that Buddha is not worshipped like gods in

other religions

The main Buddhist symbols and their

meaning

To explain the meaning of each of the Buddhist

symbols

The meaning of a Buddhist parable To understand the concept of courage

How Buddhists live their daily lives To explain the main beliefs of Buddhists

What a Buddhist place of worship looks

like

To name the parts of a Buddhist temple and its

artefacts

What Buddhists celebrate during Vesak To describe the events of the Buddhist festival

The story of Siddhartha and the injured

swan

To understand the concept of kindness

Why lotus flowers have significance in

the Buddhist faith

To explain that lotus flowers represent purity

How Buddhists pray To describe what Buddhists pray for and how they pray

Year 2 Buddhism Key Vocabulary

Buddha, Buddhist, lotus flower, moral, chant, wheel of

life, incense, offerings,meditation, lectern, procession,

shrine, teachings, Vesak,Parasol, Dharma Wheel, Eternal Knot, lion, golden fish, conch

shell

Year 3 - JudaismYear 3 should know Year 3 should be able to

That the holy book is the Torah To describe how The Torah is treated and the rituals

associated with reading it

That the place of Jewish worship is the

Synagogue

To name the parts of a Synagogue and its artefacts

The story of The Miser and his Slippers To understand the concept of empathy

That Jewish people celebrate Yom

Kippur

To explain why Yom Kippur is important to Jewish

people and describe what happens during the festival

That the Shema is the most important

Jewish prayer

To explain how and why the Shema prayer features in

the daily lives of Jewish people

The story of Jonah and the Whale To understand the concept of repentance

That Jewish people eat Kosher food To explain why eating Kosher food is a part of Judaism

and describe which foods are prohibited

Why Rosh Hashanah is important to

Jewish people

To explain why forgiveness is important to Jewish

people

How Jewish people celebrate a wedding To describe wedding customs in Judaism and explain

how the relationship is built from both sides

Year 3 JudaismKey Vocabulary

Jewish, Jew, Yad, ark, Torah,Moses, synagogue, siddur, bimah,eternal light, memorial boardsTen Commandments, mezuzh,kosher, veil, chuppah, ketubah,Mazel Tov, Shema, Yom Kippur,

Year 3 - HinduismYear 3 should know Year 3 should be able to

What Hindus believe Explain that Hindus worship various gods

Where Hindus worship To name the parts of a Hindu temple and its artefacts

Which special childhood occasions

Hindus celebrate

To explain the various samskaras (ceremonies)

associated with childhood

The story of Rama and Sita To respond to the concept of loyalty

That Hindus celebrate Diwali To retell some of the customs and activities that Hindus

take part in during Diwali

That one of the holy Hindu books is ‘The

Vedas’

To explain how The Vedas guides Hindus in their daily

life

How Hindus celebrate weddings To explain the traditions and rituals that take place

during a Hindu wedding. To compare a Hindu wedding

to one from another religion

That Hindus celebrate Raksha Bandhan To understand that Raksha Bandhan celebrates the

relationship between siblings

The story of the blind men and the

elephant

To understand the concept that people have different

perspectives

Year 3 HinduismKey Vocabulary

Hindu, deity, Brahman,Krishna, Shiva, Rama, Vishnu,

Ganesha, mandir, aum,murtis, The Vedas, Veda,

scholar, Lakshmi, rangoli, divalamp, Diwali, Rama, Sita

samskaras, mendhi, mendap, Raksha Bandham

Year 4 - ChristianityYear 4 should know Year 4 should be able to

The significance of ‘light’ as a symbol in

Christianity (Conversion of Saul to Paul)

To explain the symbolism of light and why Jesus is

known as the ‘Light of the World’

That there are different ways in which

Christians express their beliefs

To explain the symbolism in different worshippers’

actions

That Christians take Holy Communion To describe the ceremony and make links with the Last

Supper and the Crucifixion

The significance of the month of Advent To understand that Advent is a festival of ‘waiting’. To

describe what happens in a church during Advent

That Christians prepare for Easter by

participating in Lent

To explain what happened to Jesus in the desert and

understand what it feels like to resist temptation

That there are different versions of the

Bible

To know why some stories appear in more than one

Gospel and why they may differ slightly.

That Confirmation is the joining

ceremony of many Christian churches

To recognise the important responsibilities that a

confirmed Christian agrees to

That Christians believe in life after death To understand that there are different beliefs about life

after death

How religion can inspire art To explain that there are many different ways of

representing the likeness of Jesus

Year 4 ChristianityKey VocabularyResurrection, Holy

Communion, crucifixion,disciple, worship baptism,confirmation, commitment,

fasting, Last Supper, wreath,gospel, Old Testament, New

Testament, Protestant,Catholic, Anglican, Advent,

Lent

Year 4 - SikhismYear 4 should know Year 4 should be able to

To know the meaning of ‘Singh’ and

Kaur

To compare the Sikh naming ceremony with Christian

christenings.

To know that the Mool Mantar is the Sikh

statement of belief

To examine the text to determine why it is sacred to

Sikhs

To know the events in Guru Nanak’s life

using key vocabulary

To explain the events that caused Guru Nanak to start

a new religion

To know the names and key facts about

the 10 Gurus

To use knowledge of the 10 Gurus to create a modern-

day Guru

To know that Sikhs believe in

reincarnation

To name and explain the different stages of

reincarnation

To know the story of Guru Gobind Singh To respond to the concept of trust

To know that the Khalsa is a choice and

a commitment

To identify the sacrifices that Sikhs make to be a part of

the Khalsa

To respect the differences between the 6

major religions

To ask pertinent questions to make comparisons

between the 6 major religions

Year 4 SikhismKey Vocabulary

Guru, Guru Granth Sahib, Guru Nanak, Gurdwara, MoolMantar, Khanda, Kesh, Kara,

Kanga, Kaccha, Kirpan,Langar, reincarnation,Khalsa Naam Karan,

Waheguru, Mukti, Karma,Diwali, Amrit, Singh, Kaur

Year 5 - BuddhismYear 5 should know Year 5 should be able to

That Buddhists pay respect to Buddha How and why Buddhists show respect to Buddha and why

he is an inspiration to them

The differences between Buddhism and

other religions

To make comparisons and contrasts between Buddhism

and other religions studied. Discuss reasons for

differences

That Buddhists make offerings during

Vesak

To describe the offerings given and give detailed reasons

why Buddhists celebrate Vesak

The significant moments of Buddha’s life

that are celebrated

To explain why these moments are singled out as having

significance and what these teach Buddhists

That the activities Buddhists take part in

during Songkran, relate to Buddha’s

teachings

To explain the symbolism of water and cleansing to

Buddhists. To describe the events of Songkran

That Buddhists follow the 4 Noble Truths

and the Eightfold Path

To relate the 4 truths to their own lives. To explain how the

Eightfold Path affects Buddhists’ daily lives

That Buddhists meditate To understand the importance of meditation to Buddhists.

To know the aims, methods and results of meditation

The significance of Nirvana Day To describe the rituals of Nirvana Day and its significance

to Buddhists

That Buddhists believe in reincarnation To explain that Buddhists believe in a continuous cycle of

life, death and rebirth, called samsara. To explain

enlightenment.

Year 5 BuddhismKey Vocabulary

Buddha, Shrine, offeringrosaries, incense, commemorate,

chanting, Sutra, Nirvana,enlightenment, reincarnation,

Dharma, meditation, Four Noble Truths, Vesak, Songkran

Year 5 - IslamYear 5 should know Year 5 should be able to

That Muhammad was the final

messenger of Allah

To explain who Muhammad was and his link with The

Qur’an

The story of ‘The crying Camel’ To understand the concept of selflessness and why we

should help those who help us

The importance of the 5 pillars of Islam To describe the reasons why and how Muslims adhere

to the rules of guidance set by Allah

The significance of Ramadan to Muslims To explain why fasting is an important duty for Muslims

and describe how it shows a commitment to Allah

The Islamic story of creation To understand how Muslims believe the world began

and how humans were created

Why Muslims undertake the Hajj To explain the important journey undertaken by

Muslims and describe what happens and why

That calligraphy and pattern in Islam are

important

To explain the significance of Islamic patterns and why

neither humans, animals nor Allah are depicted

The rituals of a Muslim funeral To discuss the process of a Muslim funeral and explain

what the ‘Day of Judgement’ means to Muslims

The similarities between Islam and

Christianity

To make parallels between the two religions and note

similarities and differences

Year 5 IslamKey Vocabulary

Muslim, Islamic, Prophet, Allah,revelation, Qu’ran, calligraphy,

shahadah, salah, sawm,zahah, Hajj, 5 pillars of Islam,

prayer rituals, pilgrimage,shrouded, resurrected,Jahannam, Jannah

Year 6 - JudaismYear 6 should know Year 6 should be able to

That the Jewish day of worship is

called Shabbat

To explain the significance of the Jewish holy day and describe

the events of the day in detail

The Jewish prayer rituals and symbols To explain the meaning of each of the Jewish symbols

associated with prayer and state why each of them are used

and how they remind them of their beliefs

Why Jewish people celebrate

Passover

to recognise the customs associated with Passover and the

symbols used at the Seder meal

About the Jewish rite of passage to

adulthood

To describe in detail the events of the ceremonies and explain

how significant they are in a Jewish child’s life. To understand

the concept of responsibility

The story of the Moses, the Exodus

from Egypt and the 10

Commandments

To understand why Jews adhere to the 10 commandments

and to explain the depth of faith Moses had in God

The significance of the festival Sukkot To describe in detail the events of the festival and to explain

the link with the Exodus story. To draw comparisons with the

Christian ‘Harvest Festival

The story of Abraham and Isaac To understand the concept of profound faith and obedience to

a God

That psalms are religious verses sung

or recited in Jewish worship

To respond sensibly to a psalm referencing the wonders of

God’s world (Psalm 8). To use the psalm to inspire poetry

That the Jews were persecuted for

their beliefs during WW2

To understand that all religions have the right to their own

beliefs

Year 6 JudaismKey Vocabulary

Tefillin, kippah, tallit, SeferTehillim, Torah, tzitzit, psalm,Sabbath Day, Shabbat, challah,Israelite, Hebrew, Seder, Sukkah,Passover, Sukkot, Bar Mitzvah,

Bat Mitzvah, persecution,genocide, concentration camp

Year 6 - HinduismYear 6 should know Year 6 should be able to

That Hindus conduct daily Puja To detail what is involved in conducting Puja. To

explain what offerings Hindus make

That Hindus worship more than one god To explain that Hindus believe there is more than one

god who takes many forms

That Hindus worship at shrines in their

homes

To understand why Hindus have shrines in their

homes. To explain why Hindus each have personal

gods

The story of Krishna To explain who Krishna was and his significance to

Hindus. To summarise the messages in two stories

abut Krishna

That Hindus celebrate Holi To explain what the festival celebrates and what

traditions Hindus perform

That Hindus celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi To explain what Hindus do during the festival. To

explain the symbolism of Ganesh’s form and his

popularity

That Hindus believe in telling the truth To explain that telling the truth can sometimes be a

difficult thing to do

The story of Ajamil To understand the concept of punishment and

forgiveness

The similarities in stories from different

religions

To compare creation stories from different religions

Year 6 HinduismKey Vocabulary

Worship, mandir, The Vedas,Trimurti, puja, deity, shrine,

offering, Krishna, Holi, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, Brahman,

(Vishnu, Brama, Shiva,) Tridevi(Saraswati, Lakshmi, Shakti)