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Year 11

This curriculum map provides an overview of the philosophy and religious studies journey students will experience throughout the academic year. It outlines the sequence of philosophical questions, religious traditions, and ethical frameworks alongside key assessment points designed to monitor and support student progress. The curriculum is carefully sequenced to build knowledge progressively, with each unit providing the foundation for future learning, ensuring all students develop critical thinking, cultural literacy, and ethical awareness appropriate to their age and stage.

Half Term Unit(s) of Work Key Assessments
Autumn 1

Paper 1 Theme 4: Issues of Human Rights

● Christian & Buddhist attitudes towards human rights and social justice

● Christian & Buddhist attitudes towards prejudice and discrimination

● Christian & Buddhist attitudes towards issues of wealth and poverty 

Exam style question paper: Human Rights

  • Past paper questions throughout unit
  • End of unit assessment - GCSE style
Autumn 2

Paper 1 Theme 3: 

Issues of Good and Evil

● Christian & Buddhist attitudes towards crime and punishment

● Christian & Buddhist attitudes towards forgiveness 

● Christian & Buddhist attitudes towards good, evil and suffering 

Exam style question paper: Good and evil

  • Past paper questions throughout unit
  • End of unit assessment - GCSE style
  • Mock exam
Spring 1 Revision Past Paper questions
Spring 2
Summer 1 Revision  
Summer 2