1. So what is the importance of RE?

2. It allows children to explore their ideas and discover the values and morals that they have.

3. It promotes respect and empathy for others which adds cohesion to a community and lessens discrimination

4. It gives children the opportunity to ask the big questions in life.....
What happens when we die?
Why do disasters happen?
Is there a god looking out for me?

5. RE provides the opportunity for reflection and creativity in thinking

6. RE explores the differences between religions and leads to tolerance and acceptance of others

7. RE provides the opportunity for collaboration and investigation
RE provides the opportunity for collaboration and investigation. This gives the children life skills of team work and problem solving

8. It encourages communication skills by allowing children the opportunity to express their views and listen to others

9. RE puts some history into context such as the background to World War II

10. RE is of great importance in allowing children to express themselves socially, morally, culturally and emotionally