Primary RE Curriculum Pack (Year 1 to Year 6) CONDENSED

Meaningful RE Teaching in Less Time: PlanBee’s Condensed RE Curriculum Pack

Short on curriculum time but still want to deliver high-quality RE? PlanBee’s Condensed RE Curriculum Pack is the perfect solution. With three thoughtfully chosen units per year group (compared to six per year group in our full RE Curriculum Pack), this pack offers a streamlined yet effective approach to Religious Education across the whole school.

Designed to provide essential coverage of key beliefs, practices and life questions, each scheme of work encourages children to reflect, ask questions and develop respect for different religions and worldviews. It’s ideal for schools seeking a manageable RE solution that doesn’t compromise on depth or engagement.

Each lesson pack includes detailed planning, slides, differentiated activities for adaptive learning and teacher guidance, giving you everything you need to teach RE with confidence and clarity across your primary school.

What is included in the Condensed Primary RE Curriculum Pack?

The Condensed RE Curriculum Pack provides a streamlined Religious Education curriculum for Years 1 to 6, with ready-to-teach schemes of work exploring major religions and different worldviews. Each scheme includes detailed lesson plans, teaching slides, differentiated activities and printable resources.

What is the difference between the Complete and Condensed RE Curriculum Packs?

The Complete RE Curriculum Pack contains 36 schemes of work, providing a particularly broad range of RE teaching across Years 1 to 6. The Condensed Curriculum Pack provides a more streamlined route through primary RE, with fewer schemes while still giving schools a structured curriculum spanning KS1 and KS2.

Who is the Condensed RE Curriculum Pack designed for?

The Condensed Curriculum Pack is particularly useful for schools that want a coherent whole-school approach to RE but have less curriculum time available for the subject. It provides a manageable structure for teaching RE across Years 1 to 6 without requiring schools to use the larger selection of schemes included in the Complete Curriculum Pack.

Is the Condensed RE Curriculum Pack suitable for the whole primary school?

Yes. The curriculum is designed for use from Year 1 through to Year 6, providing schools with a structured approach to RE across both KS1 and KS2.

Which religions and worldviews are explored?

The curriculum gives children opportunities to explore major world religions alongside different religious and non-religious worldviews. Through the schemes, children investigate beliefs, practices, values and perspectives and consider how these can influence people's lives.

Does the Condensed RE Curriculum Pack follow the National Curriculum?

RE is compulsory in schools in England but is not currently a National Curriculum subject. Schools should therefore check the requirements that apply to them, such as their locally agreed syllabus or other relevant arrangements. The Condensed RE Curriculum Pack provides a structured programme that can be adapted to support your school's RE provision.

How is learning sequenced from Year 1 to Year 6?

The curriculum is structured so that children can build their understanding of religions, worldviews and important concepts as they progress through primary school. Children revisit and develop ideas at an increasingly sophisticated level, helping them make connections between beliefs, practices, values and ways of life.

What is included in each RE scheme of work?

PlanBee RE schemes include detailed lesson plans, teaching slides, differentiated activities and printable resources. Teachers can use the schemes as ready-to-teach units or adapt individual lessons and activities to suit their pupils and school context.

Can I adapt the Condensed RE Curriculum Pack to our locally agreed syllabus?

Yes. RE requirements can vary between schools and local areas, so the Curriculum Pack can be adapted where necessary. Schools should compare the included schemes with the requirements that apply to them and adjust their curriculum accordingly.

Should I choose the Complete or Condensed RE Curriculum Pack?

The two packs provide different amounts of RE content. The Complete Curriculum Pack offers 36 schemes and therefore a broader range of units to choose from, while the Condensed Curriculum Pack provides a more streamlined whole-school route. You can compare the curriculum overviews to see which structure better matches the amount of RE teaching time available in your school and the requirements you need to meet.

Can I preview the Condensed RE curriculum before purchasing?

Yes. You can preview the curriculum overview before purchasing to see which schemes are included, how they are organised across Years 1 to 6 and whether the condensed structure is suitable for your school.

Can I buy the individual RE schemes separately?

Yes. PlanBee RE schemes are also available individually, so you can purchase particular units separately if you do not need a complete whole-school Curriculum Pack.

How will I receive the Condensed RE Curriculum Pack?

The Condensed RE Curriculum Pack is a digital resource. After purchasing, you can access and download the included planning and teaching resources without waiting for physical materials to be delivered.