RE & Social Sciences has a vital role to play in Kineton High School’s determination to be a leader in learning, achieving excellence in all we do. Learning about and from religion provides invaluable opportunities to reinforce the values debated and agreed by staff, students, parents and governors in the autumn of 2002.

In the light of recent global events, and educational priorities (citizenship, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development) we believe that we are ideally placed to play a leading role in the continuing improvement of Kineton High School and to contribute to the life-long learning of students and staff.

Aims :

To further develop the knowledge and skills required to understand and engage with the beliefs and practices of people from a variety of religious traditions (Christianity and other principal religions and value systems represented in Great Britain) in an authentic way

> To acknowledge and where possible make use of the various backgrounds and world-views of the students

> To provide opportunities to encounter and explore a variety of ultimate questions and truth claims that the students see as relevant to their own lives.

> To encourage dialogue and reflection through the study of religion.

Key Stage 3
Students do a range of modules, including a topic on ‘The Big Questions’ and another on religion in the local area. Students also learn about the Holocaust, meditation in Buddhism and explore the use of art in religion.

Key Stage 4
Most students do a full course GCSE, which focuses on a range of religious and ethical issues, including, punishment, abortion and social responsibility. GCSE Religious Studies helps students to develop a range of transferable skills, and makes a major contribution to citizenship at Kineton High School. We also offer GCSE Sociology.

Key Stage 5
We offer three very popular A-levels at KS5. These are Psychology,sociology and Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics)