a group of people who share common interests and values

the act of helping or doing work for others, often to support a community or cause

a group of countries that were controlled or ruled by Britain

a Sikh place of worship, where people gather to pray, learn, and share meals together

Sikhs: the story of a British community

Religious education

The story of the first Khalsa

Perspectives on taking Amrit

Kesh, Kanga, Kachera: living as a Sikh

Kara: serving as a Sikh

Living as a Sikh in Britain today

In this unit pupils focus on the Sikh community in the UK today. They learn why there is a Sikh community and its contribution historically and in terms of service and charity. They analyse how Amrit and the 5Ks remain important to Sikh identity and how there is a diversity of practices.

Sikhs: What does Khalsa mean to Sikhs today?

Sikh soldiers played an important role during the two World {{}}.

According to the 2021 {{}}, 0.9% of people in England and Wales are Sikh.

Where are historic Sikh communities found in the UK?

Why is it wrong to say that all Sikhs living in the UK only recently moved here?

What symbol represents Brahman in Hindu Dharma?

What do Hindus believe happens after this life?

Sikhs: the story of a British community

Lesson outcome