At Frisby CE Primary School, we believe that Religious Education (RE) and spirituality play a vital role in helping children develop curiosity, respect, and a deeper understanding of the world around them. Our RE curriculum introduces pupils to the principles of the major world religions as well as humanist worldviews, always taught through the lens of our deeply rooted Christian values of faith, love, and hope.

What Pupils Learn in Religious Education

RE at Frisby encourages children to think about life’s big questions:

• What do people believe about God?

• What is the meaning and purpose of life?

• How do beliefs shape the way people live?

• What does it mean to be human?

Through discussion, creative activities, and reflection, pupils learn to respect different beliefs, express their own ideas with confidence, and explore questions of right and wrong in a safe and supportive environment.

Our curriculum is guided by the Leicestershire Agreed Syllabus and the Understanding Christianity scheme of work. Alongside classroom learning, we build strong links with our local churches—St Thomas of Canterbury Church and Frisby Methodist Chapel—and visit other religious communities so that children can see how beliefs are lived out in everyday life.

Developing Spirituality in Primary Education

Spirituality at Frisby is defined as:
“Helping pupils and staff to develop their understanding of their place in the world and who they are.”

This means encouraging children to recognise their uniqueness, value, and connection with others. Spiritual growth happens across the curriculum, but it is also celebrated through special enrichment events.

Art and Spirituality Day with Lat Blaylock

We were delighted to welcome Lat Blaylock, editor of RE Today magazine, for an inspiring Art and Spirituality Day at Frisby CE Primary School.

The theme of the day was courageous advocacy – being “brave enough to help others.” Pupils explored this theme through art and storytelling, creating meaningful work that reflected bravery, compassion, and hope.

• KS2 pupils designed symbolic shields to represent courage and kindness.

• Class 1 and Class 2 pupils created a colourful “Tree of Hope”, filled with drawings and messages about their dreams for the future.

These creative projects encouraged children to think deeply about how they can make a difference to others and live out values of love and compassion.

Celebrating Children’s Artwork at St Thomas Church

We were thrilled that the children’s artwork was showcased at the St Thomas Church Art Exhibition. Families and the local community were warmly invited to attend, view the pupils’ inspiring creations, and enjoy seeing how art, spirituality, and courageous advocacy come together in our school.