RE (Religious Education) - Diocese of Bath & Wells

Religious Education (RE) is a vital part of the curriculum, promoting respect and understanding across different beliefs.

Each local authority is required to provide a syllabus for Religious Education (RE) for use in community and Voluntary Controlled church schools. Voluntary Aided church schools and academies can choose to use these syllabi and are encouraged to consult with the diocese when planning their RE curriculum.

SACRE contacts

Select the relevant SACRE (Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education) link for your area:

Locally agreed syllabi

The locally agreed syllabi provide units of work, guidance, and assessment advice. Schools can access the materials for their area using the following links:

Support for RE leaders

Learn, Teach, Lead RE hubs offer school-to-school support, providing local connections and resources across the diocese.
Each term, we offer a day-long course on an aspect of RE and specific training for RE coordinators. (See our Schools training and events page for more continuing professional development opportunities.)
Read the 2026 RE Statement of Entitlement for Church schools and academies.
Understanding Christianity is a major resource from the Church of England to support the teaching of Christianity in RE. Our diocese provides training to help schools use this resource effectively.