Topic outline

  • Teaching RE at KS2

    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 Years 3 and 4 and another across Years 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 second half of the Spring 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

    • Resurrection

      A Year 6 unit for Easter

      This is one of three units included in the Easter for KS2 RE teaching pack [RE039] available to purchase from the RE Centre.

    • Paschal candle (ritual)

      A Year 3/4 unit of work for Easter focusing on the Paschal candle.
    • Symbol of the cross

      A Year 3/4 unit of work for Easter focusing on the cross. The Enquire PowerPoint is incomplete - so that you can add your own pictures including your school logo. The Evaluate PowerPoint puts forward different viewpoints for discussion.
    • Jesus the law-breaker (laws)

      An upper primary unit for Easter focusing on the concept of laws through Jesus the law-breaker and the events of Holy Week. Strong links with PSHE and literacy
    • Sacrifice

      A Year 5 or 6 unit for Easter.