Topic outline

  • Teaching RE at KS1

    At KS1, children are required to study aspects of what it means to live life in the Christian traditions, along with a depth study of a second religion. If the depth study in addition to Christianity is selected from another Abrahamic tradition, an overview study should be designed to include a Dharmic tradition. If there are children from other traditions in the class, the teacher can also include these in an overview study at KS1 as well as study of non-religious perspectives. There are two recommended exemplar long-term plans for KS1 in Living Difference IV; to view, click https://re.hias.hants.gov.uk/ and go to pages 46-47.

    In this section you will find KS1 plans and supporting resources for units of work usually explored in the second half of the Spring term.

    Where to find KS1 planning

    You'll find below a small selection of medium term plans  and supporting resources for KS1.

    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. 

  • Passover (remembering)

    Don't forget the Passover RE teaching pack (RE020) available to purchase from the RE Centre.

    As well as the Passover topic box available to borrow from the RE Centre.

    Here is a unit for Year 1 or Year 2:

  • Palm Sunday (welcoming)

    Don't forget the Easter for infants RE teaching pack (RE007) available to purchase from the RE Centre.

    With thanks to Manor Infant School for the planning and Kate Allen at Nightingale Primary School for Year 2 children's work.

  • Easter (belief)

    Don't forget the Easter topic box available to borrow from the RE Centre.

    A unit suitable for Year 2 at Easter. Thanks to Philippa Hughes at Fair Oak Infant School for work-samples and activities.

  • Easter (sadness and happiness)

    Don't forget the Easter for infants RE teaching pack (RE007) available to purchase from the RE Centre.

    As well as the Easter topic box available to borrow from the RE Centre.

    A unit for Year 1, with thanks to Philippa Hughes of Fair Oak Infant School: