Dare to Ask® is a practical, enquiry-led pedagogical approach designed for primary schools nationally, placing powerful questions, thoughtful dialogue and deeper thinking at the heart of Religious Education. Rather than replacing existing curricula or schemes of work, it works alongside any RE syllabus, helping schools enrich their teaching while building secure knowledge. Inspired by Philosophy for Children and contemporary approaches to disciplinary knowledge, Dare to Ask® encourages pupils to explore religious and non-religious worldviews, consider different perspectives, reflect on evidence, challenge assumptions and develop their own informed viewpoints. Supported by high-quality classroom resources, including progressive Big Questions frameworks, enquiry prompts, dilemma cards and pupil journals, alongside professional development for teachers, it aims to develop confident, reflective learners who can engage respectfully with challenging questions and uncertainty. Suitable for individual schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), Dare to Ask® initially focuses on RE, with the ambition of extending its approach across the wider curriculum.
DARE TO ASK®: WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE RESOURCE PACK?
The Teacher Handbook: Physical and digital
Practical guidance on developing high-quality enquiry-led RE.
The Dare to Ask® Roadmap for individual schools and MATs: Physical and digital
A step-by-step route to implementation, supported by short QR-linked videos.
Four concept posters for each classroom + 4 without questions, suitable for Reception: Physical and digital
Belief • Community • Expression • Sacred classroom posters and questioning statements provide a shared language for enquiry.
Big Questions PowerPoints: digital
Progressive, age-appropriate questions from Reception to Year 6 to help
pupils move beyond simple answers towards deeper thinking.
Dilemma Cards (multiple per year group): digital + a sample of hard copies
Engaging situations and questions that encourage discussion, reasoning and consideration of different perspectives.
Prompt Cards: Physical and digital
Two sets of ten cards (2 different levels of questioning) which provide prompts to help pupils explain, challenge, justify and develop their ideas.
Pupil Journal: digital
Flexible opportunities for pupils to capture their learning, thinking and the questions their enquiries have raised.
