Religious Education

Wold Newton Foundation School follow the locally agreed syllabus for Religious Education. The link can be found below:

http://www.eriding.net/all-ages/religious-education/

There is also information on this web page about 'The Right of Withdrawal' from the RE syllabus. The link is shown below:

http://www.eriding.net/all-ages/religious-education/statutory-requirements/the-right-of-withdrawal/

Please contact the school if you have any questions regarding the content or teaching of RE.

The curriculum at Wold Newton Foundation School.  The Intent, Implementation and Impact of Religious Education.

Intent

At Wold Newton Foundation School, we want children to develop a thoughtful understanding of different religions, beliefs and worldviews, and to appreciate the rich diversity of the world around them. Our curriculum encourages pupils to think deeply, ask meaningful questions and explore how people make sense of life. We aim to nurture respect, curiosity and open‑mindedness, helping children understand how beliefs influence people’s values, actions and traditions.

We follow the Kapow Primary Religion & Worldviews scheme, which provides a clear, coherent and progressive structure for learning. We adapt the scheme carefully to meet the needs of our pupils and to reflect the context of our school community. Through this curriculum, pupils learn about a range of religions and non‑religious worldviews—including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism and Humanism—while also developing their own sense of identity and belonging.

Our intent is to ensure that pupils:

• Understand key beliefs, practices and celebrations across a range of worldviews

• Recognise similarities and differences between religions and cultures

• Reflect on their own ideas, values and experiences

• Develop respect, empathy and appreciation for diversity

• Ask thoughtful questions about meaning, purpose and what it means to live a good life

We want children to leave Wold Newton with the knowledge, understanding and attitudes needed to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world.

Implementation

Religion & Worldviews is taught through weekly lessons using the Kapow Primary scheme, which we adapt to ensure it is ambitious, inclusive and relevant to our pupils. Kapow provides high‑quality resources, stories, videos, artefacts and enquiry‑based activities that support deep thinking and meaningful discussion.

Lessons are structured around key questions that encourage pupils to investigate, explore and reflect. Children learn through:

• Stories and sacred texts

• Artefacts and images

• Visits to places of worship

• Visitors from faith communities

• Creative activities such as drama, art and role‑play

• Discussions, debates and reflective tasks

Teachers use progression documents to ensure learning builds year by year, helping pupils develop secure knowledge and a growing understanding of how beliefs shape people’s lives. Lessons are inclusive and accessible, allowing all pupils to participate, share their ideas and develop confidence in expressing their thoughts.

We also make meaningful links with PSHE, English, History and the wider curriculum, helping children see how Religion & Worldviews connects to their everyday experiences and the world around them.

Impact

By the end of each key stage, pupils will know more, understand more and remember more about different religions and worldviews. They will be able to talk confidently about key beliefs, practices and celebrations, and they will show respect and curiosity when learning about others.

We see the impact of our curriculum through:

• Pupils’ discussions and thoughtful questions

• Their written work and creative responses

• Their ability to make connections between beliefs, values and actions

• Their respectful attitudes towards diversity and difference

Pupils develop a strong foundation of knowledge and understanding that prepares them for life in a diverse society. They leave Wold Newton as reflective, respectful and open‑minded young people who can engage positively with the beliefs and worldviews of others.

Wold Newton Foundation School RE Policy