At Cottesmore Academy, the children will have:

• A passion for RE and an enthusiastic engagement in learning, developing a sense of curiosity
• An excellent knowledge and understanding of belief and a range of religions, showing respect for all forms of belief and none
• The ability to think, reflect, and discuss religion, formulating and refining questions and lines of enquiry
• The ability to make connections between beliefs, reflecting on their own lives and those around us
• An understanding of the impact of religion and belief on the lives of individuals
• The opportunity to learn to disagree well and develop and express their personal positions, empathising with and respecting the positions and beliefs of others
• A basis for reflection and evaluating their thoughts and opinions
• Recognised that world faiths are diverse and dynamic entities
• Reflect the Cultural Capital of the children in school and their faiths and beliefs, allowing them to see themselves and their families importance and feel a sense of belonging