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Primary Unit Plans and Support Materials

Read this first!

How to find what you need to teach your RE lessons.
pdf 241KB

EYFS: Who am I and where do I belong?

pdf 378KB

EYFS: Why do we have celebrations?

pdf 383KB

EYFS: What makes a place special?

pdf 384KB

EYFS: What can we learn from stories?

pdf 410KB

EYFS: What makes something special? NOV23

pdf 357KB

EYFS: What makes our world wonderful?

pdf 411KB

Read this first!

How to find what you need to teach your RE lessons.
pdf 241KB

CHRISTIANITY Year 1: What is the ‘Nativity’ and why is it important to Christians?

Unit plan and support materials

CHRISTIANITY Year 1: What is the ‘Nativity’ and why is it important to Christians? MAY25

pdf 562KB

CHRISTIANITY Year 1: Why do Christians call God ‘creator’?

Unit plan, support materials and resources

CHRISTIANITY Year 1: Why do Christians call God ‘creator’? JULY25

pdf 459KB

In the beginning - story for session 2

This is a join-in, add-in story. There is a PowerPoint to go with it.
pdf 152KB

In the beginning PowerPoint

This goes with the story script
pptx 2534KB

CHRISTIANITY Year 1: What do Christians learn from stories of Jesus?

Unit plan and support materials

CHRISTIANITY Year 1: What do Christians learn from stories of Jesus? MAY25

pdf 478KB

CHRISTIANITY Year 2: Why is giving important to Christians?

Unit plan and support materials. Resources will be uploaded as we complete them

CHRISTIANITY Year 2: Why is giving important to Christians? MAY25

pdf 456KB

CHRISTIANITY Year 2: Why is giving important to Christians?

PowerPoint Resource
pptx 1780KB

CHRISTIANITY Year 2: Why is giving important to Christians? SISTER ETHEL JULY 24

PowerPoint resource for this unit, considering the question 'How does giving by Christians make a difference a...
pptx 2221KB

CHRISTIANITY Year 2: What is God like for Christians?

Unit plan and support materials

CHRISTIANITY Year 2: What is God like for Christians?

pdf 468KB

CHRISTIANITY Year 2: Why do Christians call Jesus ‘Saviour’?

Unit plan and support materials

CHRISTIANITY Year 2: Why do Christians call Jesus ‘Saviour’? NOV23

pdf 511KB

ISLAM: Who is Allah and how do Muslims worship Him?

Unit plan and support materials

ISLAM: Who is Allah and how do Muslims worship Him?

pdf 395KB

JUDAISM: Why do Jewish families celebrate the gift of Shabbat?

Unit plan and support materials

JUDAISM: Why do Jewish families celebrate the gift of Shabbat?

pdf 406KB

JUDAISM: What is the Torah and why is it so important to Jewish families?

Unit plan, support materials and resources

JUDAISM: What is the Torah and why is it so important to Jewish families?

pdf 386KB

JUDAISM: What is the Torah and why is it so important to Jewish families

This PowerPoint is for use in session 4
pptx 11735KB

ISLAM: What is important for Muslim families?

Unit plan and support materials

ISLAM: What is important for Muslim families? NOV25

pdf 571KB

THEMATIC: What makes a good leader?

Unit plan, support materials and resources

THEMATIC: What makes a good leader? JUNE24

pdf 529KB

THEMATIC: What makes a good leader? NOV23

This is a PowerPoint for this unit
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THEMATIC: What makes a good leader?

A resource created by Jennie, who is a Humanist
pdf 715KB

THEMATIC: What makes a good leader? NOV23

A resource created by Rosslyn, who is a Christian
pptx 6472KB

THEMATIC: Why do people tell stories?

Unit plan, support materials and resources

THEMATIC: Why do people tell stories?JUNE25

pdf 693KB

THEMATIC: Why do people tell stories? JAN24

A PowerPoint resource with video links
pptx 17952KB

THEMATIC: Is prayer important to everyone?

Unit plan and support materials

THEMATIC: Is prayer important to everyone? JUNE25

pdf 675KB

THEMATIC: Why should we look after the world?

Unit plan and support materials

THEMATIC: Why should we look after our world? JUNE25

pdf 812KB

THEMATIC Y2. Is giving better than receiving?

Unit plan, support materials and resources. This unit is recommended for Y2

THEMATIC Y2: Is giving better than receiving?

pdf 512KB

THEMATIC Y2: Is giving better than receiving?

PowerPoint resource for use with session 3
pptx 3977KB

Read this first!

How to find what you need to teach your RE lessons.
pdf 241KB

CHRISTIANITY: Theological Concept Cards

For use with all Christianity Units
pdf 84KB

CHRISTIANITY Year 3: How did Jesus change lives – and how is it ‘good news?’

Unit plan and support materials

CHRISTIANITY Year 3: How did Jesus change lives – and how is it ‘good news?’

pdf 419KB

CHRISTIANITY Year 3: What’s the Bible’s ‘big story’ – and why is it like treasure for Christians?

Unit plan, support materials and resources

CHRISTIANITY Year 3: What’s the Bible’s ‘big story’ – and why is it like treasure for Christians? JULY25

pdf 559KB

CHRISTIANITY Y3: What's the Bible's 'big story' - and why is it like treasure for Christians?

This is the script & props list for 'What's in the Bible?' (session 1)
pdf 179KB

The Big Bible Story Line

PowerPoint Resource
pptx 4485KB

CHRISTIANITY Y3: What's the Bible's 'big story' - and why is it like treasure for Christians?

This is a PowerPoint resource to accompany the sessions in the non-statutory support materials
pptx 17101KB

EXTRA RESOURCE - Jacqui Parkinson Creation textile panels NOV23

For use with this unit if required. Please check for repetition with other units & use to match unit objective...
pptx 3225KB

CHRISTIANITY Year 3: How can artists help us to understand what Christians believe and do?

Unit plan and support materials

CHRISTIANITY Year 3: How can artists help us to understand what Christians believe and do? MAY25

pdf 430KB

CHRISTIANITY Year 4: What did God promise to his people?

Unit plan, support materials and resources

CHRISTIANITY Year 4: What did God promise to his people? DEC23

pdf 439KB

CHRISTIANITY Year 4: What did God promise to his people?

RESOURCE containing quotes
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CHRISTIANITY Year 4: For Christians, is communion a celebration, or an act of remembrance?

Unit plan, support materials and resources

CHRISTIANITY Year 4: For Christians, is communion a celebration, or an act of remembrance?

pdf 459KB

CHRISTIANITY Year 4: For Christians, is communion a celebration or act of remembrance? NOV23

This is a DRAFT PowerPoint for this unit. More photos to come
pptx 12675KB

CHRISTIANITY Year 4: What did Jesus say about God’s Kingdom & why is it ‘good news’?

Unit plan and support materials

CHRISTIANITY Year 4: What did Jesus say about God’s kingdom & why is it ‘good news’? JUN25

pdf 504KB

JUDAISM: What are important times for Jewish people?

Unit plan, support materials and resources

JUDAISM: What are important times for Jewish people? JULY26

pdf 629KB

LKS2 JUDAISM: What are important times for Jewish people? QUOTES NOV23

Quotes about Bar/Bat Mitzvah, to support session 1
pdf 111KB

JUDAISM: What are important times for Jewish people? JULY26

PowerPoint about Pesach for sessions 3&4
pptx 351KB

ISLAM: How does worship ('ibadah') show what’s important to Muslims?

Unit plan, support materials and resources

ISLAM: How does worship (‘ibadah’) show what’s important to Muslims? JAN26

pdf 506KB

How does worship ('ibadah') show what's important to Muslims JAN24

PowerPoint Resource
pptx 9865KB

HUMANISM: How do non-religious people celebrate new life?

Unit plan and support materials

HUMANISM: How do non-religious people celebrate new life? APR24

pdf 418KB

HUMANISM: How do non-religious people celebrate new life?

HEXAGONS activity
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SIKHI: What do Sikhs value?

Unit plan, support materials and resources

SIKHI What do Sikhs value? JAN26

Unit plan
pdf 464KB

SIKHI: What do Sikhs value?

How might a Sikh's beliefs impact their daily life QUOTES
pdf 152KB

SIKHI: What do Sikhs value?

Quotes from the Gurus - and from Inderjeet (Session 5)
pptx 669KB

THEMATIC: Why do people make promises?

Unit plan and support materials. Resources will be uploaded as we complete them

THEMATIC: Why do people make promises? MARCH26

pdf 662KB

THEMATIC: Why do people make promises? MAY24

PowerPoint resource for this unit
pptx 2486KB

THEMATIC: What is the ‘Golden Rule’ and why do so many people live by it?

Unit plan and support materials. Resources will be uploaded as we complete them

THEMATIC: What is the ‘Golden Rule’ and why do so many people live by it? JUNE25

pdf 516KB

THEMATIC: What is the ‘Golden Rule’ and why do so many people live by it? JUNE24

PowerPoint resource for this unit
pptx 5134KB

THEMATIC: How do people use creative ways to express their beliefs?

Unit plan and support materials. Resources will be uploaded as we complete them

THEMATIC: How do people use creative ways to express their beliefs? JULY25

pdf 644KB

THEMATIC: How do people use creative ways to express their beliefs? MAY24

PowerPoint resource for this unit
pptx 13655KB

EXTRA RESOURCE - Jacqui Parkinson Creation textile panels NOV23

This resource could be used with this unit, as part of sessions 2-4. Please check for repetition with other un...
pptx 3225KB

THEMATIC: How do people use creative ways to express their beliefs? MAY24

Hannah Dunnett's Beatitudes materials
pdf 560KB

THEMATIC: How do people use creative ways to express their beliefs? MAY24

Factsheet: how do non-religious people use creative arts to show inner feelings or beliefs?
pdf 345KB

THEMATIC: Are words more important than actions?

Unit plan and support materials

THEMATIC: Are words more important than actions? APR24

pdf 530KB

THEMATIC: How do people try to make the world a fairer place?

Unit plan and support materials. Resources will be uploaded as we complete them

THEMATIC: How do people try to make the world a fairer place?

pdf 622KB

THEMATIC: How do people try to make the world a fairer place? JUNE24

Visual materials to support learning in this unit, session 4
pptx 6918KB

Read this first!

How to find what you need to teach your RE lessons.
pdf 241KB

CHRISTIANITY: Theological Concept Cards

For use with all Christianity Units
pdf 84KB

CHRISTIANITY Year 5: How did the Church begin, and where is it now?

Unit plan, support materials and resources

CHRISTIANITY Year 5: How did the Church begin, and where is it now? MAY25

pdf 483KB

Y5: How did the Church begin and where is it now? JAN24

A resource showing Orthodox chrismation (joining)
pdf 2349KB

Y5: How did the Church begin and where is it now? HEXAGONS

Use these as part of session 5
docx 3847KB

CHRISTIANITY Year 5: Why is the idea of ‘rescue’ so important to Christians?

Unit plan, support materials and resources

CHRISTIANITY Year 5: Why is the idea of ‘rescue’ so important to Christians? JAN26

pdf 485KB

Y5 Why is the idea of rescue so important to Christians - and how does the Bible show this?

This is a PowerPoint resource to accompany the sessions in the non-statutory support materials
pptx 10393KB

Script for Y5 story: The Rescue Plan

This contains a list of props that you will need to tell the story - or you can borrow the box from Church Hou...
pdf 1053KB

CHRISTIANITY Y5: Why is the idea of rescue so important to Christians? (BIG RESCUE PLAN) FEB24

This is a PowerPoint picture version of the Big Rescue Plan story
pptx 3020KB

CHRISTIANITY Year 5: What do Christians believe about creation?

Unit plan, support materials and resources

CHRISTIANITY Year 5: What do Christians believe about creation? APR24

pdf 434KB

CHRISTIANITY Year 5: What do Christians believe about creation? APR24

PowerPoint Resource
pptx 3870KB

EXTRA RESOURCE - Jacqui Parkinson Creation textile panels NOV23

This could be used as part of this unit. Please check for repetition with other units & use to match unit obje...
pptx 3225KB

CHRISTIANITY Y5 What do Christians believe about creation?

A factsheet with extra links and information about Kiribati
pdf 66KB

CHRISTIANITY Y5 What do Christians believe about creation? OCT23

In this video, Jacqui tells us about her childhood on Kiribati in Micronesia, and how climate change is impact...
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CHRISTIANITY Year 6: For Christians, what difference does it make to belong to God’s Kingdom?

Unit plan, support materials and resources

CHRISTIANITY Year 6: For Christians, what difference does it make to belong to God’s Kingdom?

pdf 409KB

CHRISTIANITY Y6 For Christians, what difference does it make to belong to God's Kingdom

This is a PowerPoint to use with session 5
pptx 3122KB

CHRISTIANITY Year 6: What do Christians believe about the Messiah – and why is it good news?

Unit plan, support materials and resources

CHRISTIANITY Year 6: What do Christians believe about the Messiah – and why is it good news? FEB24

pdf 1061KB

CHRISTIANITY Y6: What do Christians believe about the Messiah - and why is it 'good news'? JUN25

This PowerPoint accompanies session 4
pptx 1687KB

CHRISTIANITY Y6: What do Christians believe about the Messiah - and why is it 'good news'?

Notes about painting, session 4
pdf 2687KB

CHRISTIANITY Year 6: How is God Three – and yet One?

Unit plan, support materials and resources

CHRISTIANITY Year 6: How is God Three – and yet One? MAY25

pdf 485KB

CHRISTIANITY Y6: How is God Three - and yet One?

This is the script & props list for the reflective story 'Always There', for session 2
pdf 594KB

Y6 CHRISTIANITY: How is God Three - and yet One? NOV24

This PowerPoint accompanies session 5, with optional resources for session 6
pptx 3017KB

BUDDHISM: What is the ‘Buddhist way of life’?

Unit plan and support materials

BUDDHISM: What is the ‘Buddhist way of life’? FEB 24

pdf 488KB

HINDU (SANATANA) DHARMA: Why should Hindus (Sanatanis) live a good life?

Unit plan, support materials and resources

HINDU (SANATANA) DHARMA: Why should Hindus (Sanatanis) live a good life? JAN26

pdf 655KB

HINDU (SANATANA) DHARMA: Why should Hindus (Sanatanis) live a good life?

This is a PowerPoint for this unit
pptx 407KB

HINDU (SANATANA) DHARMA: What helps Hindus (Sanatanis) to worship?

Unit plan and support materials

HINDU (SANATANA) DHARMA: What helps Hindus (Santanis) to worship? JAN26

pdf 598KB

ISLAM: What helps Muslims to live a good life?

Unit plan and support materials. Resources will be uploaded as we complete them

ISLAM: What helps Muslims to live a good life? JAN26

pdf 522KB

What helps Muslims to live a good life? MAY24

PowerPoint Resource
pptx 7175KB

JUDAISM: What does it mean to be part of a synagogue community?

Unit plan, support materials and resources

JUDAISM: What does it mean to be part of a synagogue community? JAN26

pdf 521KB

UKS2 JUDAISM: What does it mean to be part of a synagogue community? JULY26

This PowerPoint accompanies sessions 2-4
pptx 4139KB

UKS2 JUDAISM: What does it mean to be part of a synagogue community?

Yom Kippur quotes for the Diamond Nine activity in session 5
pdf 133KB

THEMATIC: How did all begin?

Unit plan and support materials

THEMATIC: How did all begin? JUNE25

pdf 524KB

THEMATIC Y6: Who am I and where do I belong?

Unit plan, support materials and resources

THEMATIC Y6: Who am I and where do I belong? JUNE25

pdf 563KB

THEMATIC Y6: Who am I and where do I belong?

This is a Speakers' Forum resource for use with this unit, showing speakers' profiles
pdf 647KB

THEMATIC Y6: Who am I and where do I belong?

Quotes about learning from each other as part of interfaith dialogue
pdf 268KB

THEMATIC: What can be done to reduce racism? Can RE help? (NATRE materials)

Unit plan and support materials

THEMATIC: What can be done to reduce racism? Can RE help? (NATRE materials) MAY24

These resources have been written by RE Today and are freely available to schools
pdf 356KB

THEMATIC: What does it mean to live a good life?

Unit plan and support materials. Resources will be uploaded as we complete them

THEMATIC: What does it mean to live a good life?JULY25

pdf 544KB

THEMATIC: What does it mean to live a good life? APR24

This is a PowerPoint resource for sessions 2&3, exploring how people from 5 different beliefs answer this ques...
pptx 3876KB

THEMATIC: Is life a journey?

Unit plan and support materials. Resources will be uploaded as we complete them

THEMATIC: Is life a journey? JUNE25

pdf 578KB

THEMATIC: Is life a journey? MAY24

PowerPoint and video resource for session 3 of this unit
pptx 8464KB
EYFS in the Revised Syllabus

EYFS Complete FEB24

This contains all 6 key questions and guidance about how they fit with the ELGs, Characteristics of Effective...
pdf 1661KB

EYFS - Getting RE-ady for the Revised RE Syllabus Slides

Slides for your use, the script is in the notes under each slide. If your school system will not allow you to...
pptx 2735KB

FAQs about EYFS in the Revised RE Syllabus

pdf 181KB
Concept Maps for Religions and Beliefs in the RE Syllabus

Concept Map Booklet

6th June 25
pdf 1341KB

Baha'i Concept Map

pdf 228KB

Buddhism Concept Map

pdf 259KB

Christianity Concept Map JUN25

pdf 233KB

Christianity Key Stage One Concept Map

pdf 237KB

CHRISTIANITY: Theological Concept Cards

For use with all Christianity Units
pdf 84KB

Hindu (Sanatana) Dharma Concept Map FEB25

pdf 306KB

Humanism Concept map

pdf 396KB

Islam Concept Map

pdf 244KB

Judaism Concept Map

pdf 269KB

Sikhi Concept Map

pdf 254KB

Buddhism content in the Surrey Agreed Syllabus JUNE25

This is an overview across all phases
pdf 4420KB

Christianity content in the Surrey Agreed Syllabus JUNE25

This is an overview across all phases
pdf 9406KB

Hindu (Sanatana) Dharma content in the Surrey Agreed Syllabus JUNE25

This is an overview across all phases
pdf 5729KB

Humanism content in the Surrey Agreed Syllabus JUNE25

This is an overview across all phases
pdf 5473KB

Islam content in the Surrey Agreed Syllabus JUNE25

This is an overview across all phases
pdf 6598KB

Judaism content in the Surrey Agreed Syllabus JUNE25

This is an overview across all phases
pdf 6353KB

Sikhi content in the Surrey Agreed Syllabus JUNE25

This is an overview across all phases
pdf 5333KB
Curriculum Overviews

Primary Curriculum Overview

Curriculum overview in Word for schools to edit
docx 295KB

Primary Curriculum Overview

Outline of units from EYFS to year 6 (March 23)
pdf 314KB

Key Stage One Overview with details

Includes details about the content and links with previous learning and next steps (March 23)
pdf 229KB

Lower Key Stage Two Overview with details

Includes details about the content and links with previous learning and next steps (March 23)
pdf 206KB

Upper Key Stage Two Overview with details

Includes details about the content and links with previous learning and next steps (March 23)
pdf 222KB

Key Stage One

Curriculum overview in Word for schools to edit
docx 305KB

Lower Key Stage Two

Curriculum overview in Word for schools to edit
docx 288KB

Upper Key Stage Two

Curriculum overview in Word for schools to edit
docx 299KB

Mixed Age Classes Example Long Term Plan

An example long term plan shared by St Mark's Primary Farnborough
pdf 901KB
Materials for school leaders

End of phase expectations with skills and curriculum context

This includes a progression of skills
pdf 382KB

Golden Threads Mapping Tool

A tool to help teachers track the progression of a concept through the primary years (January 23)
pdf 205KB

Golden Threads and Progression Document (January 23)

Progression through the lenses of God, Community, Identity
pdf 298KB

Assessment Protocol and Guidelines JAN25

For CHURCH Schools
pdf 816KB

Assessment Protocol and Guidelines FEB25

For COMMUNITY Schools
pdf 912KB

From page to classroom: Assessment

VIDEO RESOURCE explaining our Assessment protocols document
ONLINE

OPTIONAL MATERIALS: Sample assessment grid

Adapt using outcomes from units of work
docx 29KB

FAQS: Assessment in the Surrey RE Syllabus JAN24

pdf 247KB

FAQs on the New RE Syllabus Community schools

FAQs for community Schools November 2022
pdf 178KB

FAQs on the New RE Syllabus Church Schools

For Church Schools May 2022
pdf 207KB

RE-sourcing RE FAQs & EXTRAS! Dec23

This document provides some extra resource links and was correct at time of publication
pdf 354KB

FAQs Assessment in the Surrey Agreed Syllabus

pdf 247KB

Unlocking RE series - Promotional video for schools

Sent to schools July 2025
ONLINE

Unlocking RE: Introduction to the series

Video resource AVAILABLE NOW! WATCH THIS FIRST
ONLINE

Unlocking RE: Introduction to the series HELPSHEET

Helpsheet for video resource AVAILABLE NOW!
pdf 359KB

Unlocking RE: Trinity

Video resource AVAILABLE NOW!
ONLINE

Unlocking RE: Trinity HELPSHEET

Helpsheet for video resource AVAILABLE NOW!
pdf 675KB

Trinity Mapping Tool

pdf 107KB

Unlocking RE: Incarnation

Video resource AVAILABLE NOW!
ONLINE

Unlocking RE: Incarnation HELPSHEET

Helpsheet for video resource AVAILABLE NOW!
pdf 576KB

Incarnation Mapping Tool

pdf 120KB

Unlocking RE: Gospel

Video resource AVAILABLE NOW!
ONLINE

Unlocking RE: Gospel HELPSHEET

Helpsheet for video resource AVAILABLE NOW!
pdf 552KB

Gospel Mapping Tool

pdf 115KB

Unlocking RE: Kingdom of God

Video resource AVAILABLE NOW!
ONLINE

Unlocking RE: Kingdom of God HELPSHEET

Helpsheet for video resource AVAILABLE NOW!
pdf 517KB

Kingdom of God Mapping Tool

pdf 156KB

Unlocking RE: Covenant People

Video resource AVAILABLE NOW!
ONLINE

Unlocking RE: Covenant People HELPSHEET

Helpsheet for video resource AVAILABLE NOW!
pdf 441KB

Covenant People Mapping Tool

pdf 121KB

Unlocking RE: Creation

Video resource AVAILABLE NOW!
ONLINE

Unlocking RE: Creation HELPSHEET

Helpsheet for video resource AVAILABLE NOW!
pdf 552KB

Creation Mapping Tool

pdf 120KB

Unlocking RE: Salvation & Free Will

Video resource AVAILABLE NOW!
ONLINE

Unlocking RE: Salvation & Free Will HELPSHEET

Helpsheet for video resource AVAILABLE NOW!
pdf 557KB

Salvation & Free Will Mapping Tool

Mapping Tool
pdf 155KB

Adjustments made to units of work JULY2026

This document details which units have had updates, and when
pdf 146KB

Video Materials Supporting the Surrey RE Syllabus NOV25

This documents contains links to all the videos we have created to support schools with the implementation of...
pdf 430KB

The Vision Tool for Church Schools

For Church Schools May 2022
pdf 202KB

RE Overview / Evaluation Toolkit

This may be helpful in your role as an RE subject leader
pdf 273KB

Model Policy for Religious Education Church Schools UPDATED

12.2.2026
docx 373KB

Mixed Age Classes Long Term Plan

Sample long term plan for mixed age classes shared by St Mark's CE Primary School Farnborough
pdf 902KB

Statement of Entitlement for RE in Church Schools

For Church Schools 2019
pdf 144KB

SACRE Guidance about RE on school websites

Outlining legal requirements
pdf 154KB

Summary slides for subject leaders OCT24

Important elements to remember as you work with the syllabus
pdf 518KB
Resources to support teachers

KS1 Islam

This factsheet for KS1 teachers provides an overview of beliefs and practices in Islam
pdf 484KB

KS1 Humanism as a non-religious worldview

This factsheet for teachers provides an overview of beliefs and practices in Humanism
pdf 839KB

KS1 Judaism

This factsheet for KS1 teachers provides an overview of beliefs and practices in Judaism
pdf 529KB

KS2 Buddhism

This factsheet for KS2 teachers provides an overview of beliefs and practices in Buddhism
pdf 802KB

KS2 Hindu (Sanatana) Dharma

This factsheet for KS2 teachers provides an overview of beliefs and practices in Hindu (Sanatana) Dharma
pdf 790KB

KS2 Humanism as a non-religious worldview

This factsheet for teachers provides an overview of beliefs and practices in Humanism
pdf 839KB

KS2 Islam

This factsheet for KS2 teachers provides an overview of beliefs and practices in Islam
pdf 576KB

KS2 Judaism

This factsheet for KS2 teachers provides an overview of beliefs and practices in Judaism
pdf 584KB

KS2 Sikhi

This factsheet for KS2 teachers provides an overview of beliefs and practices in the Sikhi religion
pdf 589KB

'From page to classroom' - compulsory units planning questions

pdf 31KB

'From page to classroom' video tutorial: planning the compulsory units

ONLINE

'From page to classroom' - thematic units planning questions

pdf 120KB

'From page to classroom' video tutorial: planning the thematic units

ONLINE

'From page to classroom' - Assessment Protocols

To support teacher understanding of assessment
ONLINE

Assessment Protocols & Guidance

To support teacher understanding of assessment
pdf 808KB

RE Online Buddhist worldviews factsheet

pdf 505KB

RE Online Christian worldviews factsheet

pdf 390KB

RE Online Hindu worldviews factsheet

pdf 665KB

RE Online Humanist worldviews factsheet

pdf 402KB

RE Online Jewish worldviews factsheet

pdf 324KB

RE Online Muslim worldviews factsheet

pdf 475KB

RE Online Sikhi worldviews factsheet

pdf 330KB
ExploRE Days Materials

ExploRE Easter - Journeys: Overview and Rationale

Key information about our revised Pause Day materials for Easter
pdf 368KB

ExploRE Easter - Journeys: Reflective Story

Script & instructions for all phases
pdf 416KB

ExploRE Easter - Journeys: Reflective Activities

pdf 294KB

ExploRE Easter - Journeys: Involving your local church community

pdf 278KB

Easter Journeys: Collective Worship resources

There are resources for the start and the end of the day

Collective Worship for the start of the day: Footsteps to the Feast

Script
pdf 459KB

Collective Worship for the start of the day: Footsteps to the Feast

PowerPoint
pptx 6160KB

Collective Worship for the end of the day: Reflections

Script
pdf 459KB

Collective Worship for the end of the day: Reflections

PowerPoint
pptx 7930KB

Easter Journeys: EYFS

There is planning and a PowerPoint for you to use

EYFS: Easter Emotions

Planning
pdf 569KB

EYFS: Easter Emotions

PowerPoint
pptx 4397KB

Easter Journeys: KS1

There is planning and a PowerPoint for you to use

KS1: Easter Pilgrims

Planning
pdf 569KB

KS1: Easter Pilgrims

PowerPoint
pptx 4812KB

Easter Journeys: LKS2

There is planning and a PowerPoint for you to use

LKS2: Easter Landscapes

Planning
pdf 716KB

LKS2: Easter Landscapes

PowerPoint
pptx 7027KB

Easter Journeys: UKS2

There is planning and a PowerPoint for you to use

UKS2: Passion Play 'Sculptures'

Planning
pdf 571KB

UKS2: Passion Play 'Sculptures'

PowerPoint
pptx 9869KB
Governors Meeting Materials Summer 2023

Governors' Briefing Paper VC church schools in Surrey

A paper to distribute to governors before their meeting to inform them about the New Surrey Agreed Syllabus fo...
pdf 291KB

Presentation to Governors VC church schools

Slides for use in a governors meeting. Please edit to suit your school context.
pptx 6183KB

Presentation to Governors in Community Schools and Academies

Slides for use in a governors meeting. Please edit to suit your school context.
pptx 5968KB

Briefing Paper for Governors Surrey Community Schools and Academies

A paper to distribute to governors before their meeting to inform them about the New Surrey Agreed Syllabus fo...
pdf 287KB

UKS2 Year 5 Christianity Why is the Idea of Rescue so Important to Christians?

For use with the governors' briefing presentation all junior schools
pdf 496KB

UKS2 Thematic Unit Is Life a Journey?

For use with the governors' briefing presentation all Junior schools
pdf 573KB

KS1 Christianity Unit Why is Giving Important to Christians?

For use with the governors' briefing presentation all infant or primary schools
pdf 464KB

EYFS Sample unit

For use with the governors' briefing presentation all infant or primary schools
pdf 294KB

KS1 Thematic Unit Is Giving Better than Receiving?

For use with the governors' briefing presentation all infant or primary schools
pdf 553KB

Governors' Briefing Paper VA Church Schools

A paper to distribute to governors before their meeting to adopt the New Surrey Agreed Syllabus for Religious...
pdf 272KB

Briefing Paper for Governors in VA Schools

pdf 272KB

Presentation to Governors VA Schools

Slides for use in a governors meeting. Please edit to suit your school context.
pptx 6202KB
Staff Meeting Materials Summer 2023

Staff meeting slides Junior School version

Slides for use in a staff meeting. KS2 examples are used Please edit to suit your school context.
pptx 4090KB

UKS2 thematic - What does to mean to live a good life?

Unit for use with staff meeting slides (Junior school version)
pdf 533KB

UKS2 Why is the idea of rescue so important to Christians?

Unit for use with staff meeting slides (Junior school version)
pdf 496KB

UKS2 What does it mean to be part of a synagogue community?

Unit for use with staff meeting slides (Junior school version)
pdf 495KB

UKS2 What helps Muslims to live a good life?

Unit for use with staff meeting slides (Junior school version)
pdf 470KB

Y2 Curriculum overview examplar

Worked example to use with staff meeting slides
pdf 320KB

KS1 Thematic- Is giving better than receiving?

Unit for use with staff meeting slides
pdf 494KB

KS1 Why do Jewish families celebrate the gift of Shabbat?

Unit for use with staff meeting slides
pdf 406KB

KS1 Who is Allah and how do Muslims Worship him?

Unit for use with staff meeting slides
pdf 413KB

KS1 Why is Giving Important to Christians?

Unit for use with staff meeting slides
pdf 464KB

Assessment in the New RE Syllabus Slides JAN24

These slides cover assessment they could be used as part of the introduction to the materials or later
pptx 1914KB

Staff Meeting Slides

Slides for use in a staff meeting. Please edit to suit your school context.
pptx 9811KB

Primary: Introductory staff meeting

Only available with service purchase.
Video Tutorial

Unpacking Series Introduction to the New Surrey RE Syllabus FAQs

Document
pdf 292KB

Unpacking RE Introductory staff meeting

Tutorial
ONLINE

Primary: Subject leaders and class teachers

Only available with service purchase.
Unpacking RE video tutorials: 1-8

1 Unpacking RE Assessment

Tutorial
ONLINE

1 Unpacking Series Assessment FAQs

Document
pdf 250KB

2 Unpacking RE Golden Threads

Tutorial
ONLINE

2 Unpacking RE Golden Threads FAQs

2 Unpacking RE Golden Threads FAQs
pdf 244KB

3 Unpacking RE Introduction for Subject Leaders:

Tutorial
ONLINE

3 Unpacking RE Introduction for Subject Leaders:

Document
pdf 291KB

4 Unpacking RE Personal Knowledge

Tutorial
ONLINE

4 Unpacking RE Personal Knowledge

Document
pdf 207KB

4 Unpacking RE Personal Knowledge

Document
pdf 183KB

5 Unpacking RE RE in Early Years Foundation Stage

Tutorial
ONLINE

5 Unpacking RE RE in Early Years Foundation Stage

Document
pdf 210KB

6 Unpacking RE Thematic units

Tutorial
ONLINE

6 Unpacking RE Thematic units FAQs

Document
pdf 255KB

7 Unpacking RE Compulsory units

Tutorial
ONLINE

7 Unpacking RE Compulsory units

Document
pdf 282KB

7 Unpacking RE Compulsory units

Document
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8 Unpacking RE Weaving your curriculum

Tutorial
ONLINE

8 Unpacking RE Weaving your curriculum

Document
pdf 269KB

Primary: Surrey Agreed Syllabus for RE (2023-2028) | Church School Governors

Only available with service or SLA purchase.
Video Tutorial

VA Church Schools Governors Briefing paper

Document
pdf 265KB

VC Church Schools Governors Briefing paper

Document
pdf 291KB

Unpacking RE for Church School Governors:

Tutorial
ONLINE

Primary: Surrey Agreed Syllabus for RE (2023-2028) | Community School / Academy Governors

Only available with service purchase.
Video Tutorial

Unpacking RE for Governors Community Schools / Academies

Document
pdf 287KB

Unpacking RE for Governors Community Schools / Academies

Tutorial
ONLINE

Spirituality Framework

Please contact us for more information
Support Materials

Framework Offer

Guide
ONLINE

Biblical Underpinning

Supporting Information
ONLINE

Biblical Underpinning

Supporting Information download
pdf 421KB
Toolkit

Spiritual Development Overview

Template
docx 1092KB
"Lead the Leaders"

GDBE Spirituality Roadmap "Telling the Story" A3 poster

Pdf document - A3
pdf 830KB

Leading the Leaders April 2026

Pdf Presentation
pdf 1885KB

SIAMS

Available with your gdbe-elevate.org account
E-Resource for CofE Schools and Trusts, Guildford Diocese

Activity 1 - Understanding the school context

An activity for staff / governors to reflect on the context and needs of the school
pdf 113KB

Governor monitoring questions and activities SIAMS 2023

Suggestions for approaches to monitoring by governors
pdf 276KB

Activity 3 - Monitoring the impact of the Christian vision

An activity to reflect on approaches to monitor and evaluate the impact of the Christian vision on the school...
pdf 141KB

Activity 2 - A Christian vision for the school context

An activity for staff / governors to reflect on how the school's Christian vision responds to needs of the sch...
pdf 99KB

Link to SIAMS Documents and Templates

This link takes you to the most recent SIAMS documents
pdf 87KB

SIAMS 2023 - Resource links for schools

Links to key documents
pdf 126KB

Theological Underpinning of Your School Vision

Pamela Draycott September 2019
docx 34KB

What Do They Think about Religious Education

Questions for governors to use when monitoring RE
pdf 673KB

What do They Think About Collective Worship

Questions for governors to use when monitoring collective worship
pdf 608KB

Governors' Annual Monitoring Schedule

For schools to adapt
docx 183KB

Report of Governor Visit Proforma

For schools to adapt
docx 181KB

Top Tips for Monitoring Religious Education

A tool for Governors
pdf 593KB

Top Tips for Monitoring Collective Worship

A tool for governors
pdf 585KB

School and Parish Links

A self evaluation tool
docx 84KB

Monitoring Your School Website

A self evaluation tool
docx 187KB

SIAMS Website Guidance

pdf 107KB

SIAMS 2023 Staff training slides

Slides to be used by school leaders with staff to develop their awareness of SIAMS 2023
pptx 15565KB

Activity 3 - Where is the Christian vision in action?

An activity for staff / governors to reflect on evidence of the Christian vision in action
pdf 209KB

Activity 2 - A Christian vision for the school context

An activity for staff / governors to reflect on how the school's Christian vision responds to needs of the sch...
pdf 99KB

Activity 1 - Understanding the school context

An activity for staff / governors to reflect on the context and needs of the school
pdf 113KB

SIAMS Links to resources to support schools

Series of links to helpful documentd
pdf 126KB

SIAMS Policy for inspecting Church schools outside of the routine scheduling cycle Nov 2024

Policy | Scheduling
pdf 329KB

Link to national SIAMS website

The national SIAMS website holds all the current guidance and templates for SIAMS
pdf 87KB

SIAMS 2023 briefing - September 2023

Key information for schools regarding SIAMS 2023 framework
pdf 220KB

GROVE Books | Education Series

Available to CORE Members.
CORE 2026 e-books

Governance in a Christian Manner

Grove e-book eD59
pdf 914KB

Developing a Theologically rooted Christian Vision in Schools

GROVE e-book eD60
pdf 779KB

Spiritual Agents

Grove e-book eD61
pdf 768KB

Growing Faith in Schools

Grove e-book eD62
pdf 916KB

Using Stories to Encourage Racial Inclusion in Schools

Grove e-book eD63
pdf 771KB

Educational Purpose and Diversity - A Theological Rooting

Grove e-book eD64
pdf 958KB

Send Matters | A vision of Inclusion for Pupils with Additional needs

Grove e-book eD65
pdf 720KB

Treasuring the Earth - Inspiring Heads, Hearts and Hands in School Communities for People and Planet

Grove e-book eD66
pdf 851KB

Decarbonising Schools - a practical guide

Grove e-book eD67
pdf 827KB

Theologically-rooted Leading, Teaching and Learning

Grove e-book eD68
pdf 707KB

Governance E-Resources

Available with your gdbe-elevate.org account - to register for an account please visit https://gdbe-elevate.org/register
Being a governor in a Church School

Watch our video

Video
ONLINE

Are you thinking about being a school governor?

Diocese of Guildford launches drive to recruit new school governors.
ONLINE

Welcome to Church School Governors

with Alex Tear, Diocesan Director of Education - Guildford Diocese
ONLINE

School Governance

Find our more about how we work - cofeguildford.org
ONLINE
NGA Learning Link | VLE

How do I access my Learning Link?

External Link NGA
ONLINE

Performance Management

Performance Management Support Resources | available with your bundle purchase