At the Spirit Federation, our Religious Education (RE) curriculum is rooted in our vision of "Living for life in all its fullness," aligned with our mission to change lives, achieve excellence and foster whole-person growth. At St John's, this is underpinned by our Christian values of courage, compassion, respect and hope. We believe that RE plays a central role in spiritual and moral development, enabling children to flourish as individuals and live with faith and purpose.

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RE is framed around three guiding questions:

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• What makes us who we are?

• How does adversity inspire courage and creative possibilities?

• In an ever-changing world, how can the choices we make have an impact?
   

These questions help pupils engage deeply with Christian theology and other world faiths, building wisdom, empathy and understanding.

RE at St John's is immersive, reflective and values-led. Younger pupils learn through storytelling, prayer and sensory experiences. As children mature, they explore religious and philosophical questions through discussion, scripture and critical enquiry. As a Church of England school, we follow the local Diocese syllabus and incorporate Christian festivals, worship and church links throughout the year. Teaching encourages spiritual growth alongside academic rigour and intercultural learning.