RE

Intent

At our school, where Striving for Excellence is a core value, our Religion and Worldviews (R&W) curriculum is designed to foster academic, personal, and moral excellence. Through high expectations and purposeful learning, we aim to shape pupils into reflective, respectful, and knowledgeable individuals who understand the diverse beliefs and values of others while deepening their own.

Our intentions include:

• Reflecting our school’s commitment to excellence by delivering a challenging and enriching R&W curriculum.
• Promoting a respectful understanding of diverse religions and worldviews, encouraging critical thinking and empathy.
• Supporting pupils in developing personal integrity, open-mindedness, and a strong sense of identity.
• Ensuring pupils are well-prepared for future learning with strong foundational knowledge and key concepts clearly scaffolded across key stages.
• Creating inclusive learning experiences where all pupils, regardless of background or need, can thrive and achieve their best.
• Integrating R&W with broader curriculum goals to support holistic development and promote excellence across all learning.

 

Implementation

To uphold our value of Striving for Excellence, we deliver R&W through engaging, high-quality instruction and thoughtful curriculum design. Lessons are planned to inspire curiosity, deepen understanding, and nurture respectful dialogue.

We implement our curriculum by:

• Sequencing the curriculum logically to ensure progression in knowledge and skills across year groups.
• Using diverse teaching strategies, including questioning, discussion, and enquiry-based learning, to stretch all learners.
• Applying adaptive teaching methods and technology to meet varied learning needs and styles.
• Incorporating experiences such as visits to places of worship, guest speakers, and cultural events to bring R&W to life.
• Allocating dedicated time for R&W to meet statutory requirements and reflect its importance within our broader educational vision.

Support and Resources:

• Teachers have access to high-quality, current resources through Kapow Primary and other trusted platforms.
• Ongoing professional development is provided to build teacher expertise and confidence.
• Staff collaborate regularly to share successful strategies and ensure consistency in delivery.

 

Impact

The impact of our R&W curriculum is reflected in the high standards of pupil understanding, engagement, and personal growth. In line with our value of Striving for Excellence, we ensure that pupils not only achieve well academically but also develop the character and insight needed to contribute positively to society.

We measure impact through:

• Formative and summative assessments that track progress in knowledge, understanding, and application of key concepts.
• Pupil work samples and learning discussions that demonstrate progression and depth of thought.
• Monitoring of individual pupil progress to identify strengths and address areas needing support, including analysis across groups (e.g., SEND, EAL, disadvantaged pupils).
• Using assessment data to inform curriculum planning and instructional improvements.
• Identifying knowledge gaps and addressing them with targeted support and interventions.