At Fareham Academy, Philosophy, Religion, and Ethics (PRE) serves as a knowledge-rich foundation that supports our goal of nurturing culturally aware, critically minded students. In an interconnected world, understanding diverse beliefs, values, and ethical issues is essential, and our PRE curriculum goes beyond the National Curriculum by fostering a deep exploration of different worldviews and cultural contexts. Students gain not only factual knowledge of world religions and ethical frameworks but also the analytical skills needed to navigate complex moral landscapes, preparing them for life within and beyond our community. 

A focus on literacy is woven throughout the PRE curriculum, encouraging students to articulate ideas clearly, develop argumentation skills, and critically engage with a range of philosophical and religious texts. Through structured vocabulary development, text analysis, and ethical debate, students enhance their reading comprehension and writing skills, enabling them to express complex ideas with clarity. This literacy-rich approach ensures that students can confidently engage with PRE content and build transferable skills for other areas of learning. 

The PRE curriculum is also dedicated to developing the individual, promoting personal growth through self-reflection, ethical reasoning, and empathy. Through studying major world religions such as Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Sikhism, and engaging with ethical topics like the Holocaust, animal rights, and British Values, students are encouraged to reflect on their own beliefs and values. By drawing connections between the curriculum and their own lives, students develop a sense of respect, cultural awareness, and a commitment to British values that will help them positively engage in a diverse society. 

At Key Stage 3, our curriculum extends beyond traditional boundaries by incorporating both historical and contemporary ethical topics alongside world religions, offering students a culturally and historically enriched learning experience. Concepts like ‘The Island’ and broader ethical debates are introduced to promote questioning, problem-solving, and ethical reflection, building a robust cultural capital that inspires inquisitiveness and respect.  

At Key Stage 4, students advance toward the AQA GCSE in Religious Studies, where they explore both major global religions and key philosophical and ethical themes. This GCSE content is carefully sequenced to deepen students’ analytical skills and ethical understanding, equipping them with a comprehensive understanding of philosophical and ethical perspectives. Through our PRE curriculum, Fareham Academy is committed to developing students who are not only academically prepared but are also insightful, empathetic, and ready to make meaningful contributions to society.