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Barnet is one of the most religiously diverse boroughs in England and this diversity provides a rich heritage which enables children to learn from each other.
Our school mirrors the borough's diversity and, although the majority of our families identify as Christian, both Muslim and Hindu faiths are well represented as well as those from the Buddhist, Jewish and Jain religions.
At Deansbrook, children are taught to understand and respect all diverse faiths and religions practised around the world. We follow the Barnet agreed syllabus for Religious Education to ensure progression, and also for the act of Collective Worship. Our curriculum is designed so that children learn, in some depth, about four of the six major world religions over their time in KS2. The festivals of all major religions are also celebrated in our assemblies.
There are opportunities for children to visit places of worship and for visitors representing various religions to be invited in to share their knowledge and their values and beliefs.
The following topics are studied throughout the Key Stage:
Year 3 - Introduction to Judaism - Christianity: Teachings and Action - Islam: Visual Art
Year 4 - Introduction to Sikhism - Christianity: Art and Stories - Islam: Teachings and Action
Year 5 - Introduction to Hinduism - Ethics, Christianity and War - Islam and Social Action
Year 6 - Christianity around the world - Introduction to Buddhism - World Place Study
