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Communities: How do we respect people of different faiths?

This unit explores how to respect people of different faiths by examining the role of faith in communities and its influence on culture in modern Britain. Pupils learn to challenge prejudice, promote inclusivity, demonstrate kindness and stay safe in community spaces.

This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.

Prior knowledge

  • Pupils should understand from Year 7 that everyone deserves respect and dignity, including people with protected characteristics such as religion, and that discrimination is wrong.
  • Pupils should be familiar with the concept of diversity and inclusion from previous units, recognising that communities are made up of people with different backgrounds and beliefs.
  • Pupils should know from earlier learning about stereotypes and prejudice, understanding that assumptions based on someone's identity or background can cause harm and should be challenged.

Source curriculum references

  • How to evaluate their impact on other people and treat others with kindness and respect, including in public spaces and including strangers.
  • Pupils should understand the legal rights and responsibilities regarding equality, and that everyone is unique and equal.
  • What tolerance requires, including the importance of tolerance of other people’s beliefs.
  • The practical steps pupils can take and skills they can develop to support respectful and kind relationships.
  • How stereotypes, in particular stereotypes based on sex, gender reassignment, race, religion, sexual orientation or disability, can cause damage
  • Pupils should be equipped to recognise misogyny and other forms of prejudice.
  • How to increase their personal safety in public spaces, including when socialising with friends, family, the wider community or strangers.
  • Pupils should learn ways of seeking help when needed and how to report harmful behaviour.

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