Topic outline

  • Teaching RE at KS2 with LDIV

    At KS2, children are required to study further aspects of what it means to live life in the Christian traditions, as well as depth studies of two additional religious traditions; one across year 3 and 4 and another across year 5 and 6. If the depth studies in KS2 are all selected from the Abrahamic traditions, overview studies must include Dharmic traditions. If there are children from other traditions in the class, the teacher can also include these in an overview study at KS2 as well as study of non-religious perspectives. There is one recommended exemplar long-term plan for KS2 in Living Difference IV; to view, click https://re.hias.hants.gov.uk/ and go to page 49.

    In this section you will find KS2 plans and supporting resources for units of work usually explored in the first half of the Autumn term.

    Where to find more KS2 planning

    You'll find below a small selection of medium term plans, supporting resources / children's work for KS2.

    For a complete range of planning, please visit the HIAS RE curriculum site. Hampshire schools (and external customers with a current curriculum website subscription) are able to access this site via the Services Portal.

    If you would like to arrange a subscription, please email re.centre@hants.gov.uk for costs and complete online form. 

  • Belonging (in Islam)

    A unit which is suitable for Year 3 children coming into a junior school, but could also be used for other KS2 year groups. With links to Islam but adaptable to other religions. 

  • Sukkot (ritual)

    A unit for Year 4 or 5, for Autumn 1, on the Jewish Festival of Sukkot (also known as the Feast of Tabernacles). 

    The date of Sukkot varies from late September to early October. In 2022, it takes place from 9 - 16 October. In 2023, it takes place from 29 September - 6 October.

    Thanks to Debbie Mayo of Halterworth Primary School for the photos.

    Don't forget that Sukkot and Hanukkah feature in the KS2 RE teaching pack Jewish festivals [RE015] available to purchase from the RE Centre. And there is a Sukkot topic box available to borrow from the RE Centre [tel 01962 863134].