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 which can be explored at any time during the academic year, which are relevant to one particular religion.

    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. 

    • Messages

      A Year 3 unit of work focusing on messages within stories, including secular stories and stories from Christianity plus one other religion.

    • Imagery (Jesus through art)

      NB This unit can be found in the booklet Jesus through Art which can be purchased from the RE Centre. The booklet contains 2 units: Imagery for Year 6 and Icons for Year 7. It comes with 24 laminated pictures and a CD containing 24 images for use in the classroom.

      Don't forget that the Images of Jesus topic box is available to borrow from the RE Centre (Tel 01962 863134).

      • Peace

        A unit of work for lower juniors which centres on the Buddha Rupa (statue)

      • Death ceremonies

        Explores death ceremonies in Christianity but could be adapted for any major religion.

      • Dukkha (suffering)

        An upper primary unit on the Buddhist concept of suffering.

      • Sacred places

        This planning focuses on Buddhism but can be adapted for any faith.

      • Avatar

        A Year 6 unit contextualised through the Hindu stories of Vishnu.

      • Sacrifice (WWII)

        This upper school unit has specific cross-curricular links with World War 2. It is probably best for Year 6 but with some thought could be adapted down for Year 5. Could be taught at Easter.