Welcome to the updated Scheme of Work for Primary RE
Looking for the updated RE Scheme? You'll need to use the Login link in the top right and then use the menu on the left to navigate through.
This updated scheme of work has been formulated originally to help schools meet the requirements of the Oxfordshire (2023-2028) and Buckinghamshire (2022-2027) Agreed Syllabuses, but over the last year additional units of work have been created to meet some of the requirements of the Milton Keynes Syllabus (2025-2030) amd the proposed Berkshire Syllabuses (2026-2031).
The scheme contains intent, implementation, and impact statements, as well as a core knowledge building blocks chart. There are also suggested progression charts which set out some of the substantive knowledge, disciplinary knowledge and disciplinary skills.
This scheme is not presented as a finished piece of work. A curriculum in any subject needs to be continually adapted to meet the needs of your school's context.
There is a growing bank of reaources linked to the updated scheme on the Peer Planning Resources page
For further information, to submit a unit or send feedback, please contact Katie Dickens
Assesing learning when using the ODBE updated scheme of work
Assessment in RE is like that in any other subject - it must relate directly to the content taught. It should set out what pupils need to know, apply and understand. This covers content, skills and methodologies. Assessment needs to link to the content of the units covered, but the grids below offer a suggested approach and summary of the material that may be covered. Please adapt according to the policies and practices of your school.
- Intent, Implementation and Impact
- Scheme Overview - Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Syllabus linked
- Scheme Overview - Milton Keynes Syllabus linked
- Scheme Overview - Berkshire Syllbuses linked
- Knowledge Building Blocks
- EYFS Progression Document
- KS1 Progression Document - this is split into Y1 and Y2 to allow for progression in the teaching of Judaism. Feel free to combine if you are taching a mixed age class.
- KS2 Progression Document - this is split into Lower and Upper key stages, but could be further separated or combined as required.
Accessing exclusive content
Parts of the website are accessible only to schools signed up to our Service Level Agreement (SLA). This includes the RE Scheme which is free to all schools in the SLA but for all other schools there is an annual cost of £250 (+VAT). Contact Katie Dickens for further information on how to access the Scheme.