Welcome to Religious Education at Lightmoor
Intent
It is our intent that through our Religion and Worldviews curriculum, children at Lightmoor Village Primary School are provided with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to become global citizens in a wonderfully varied and diverse world. With a school curriculum driver of "Celebrating Diversity", we aim to equip children with the ability to explore and understand a range of religions, worldviews and beliefs, whilst demonstrating maturity, respect and dignity towards others.
We recognise that our school is situated in a predominantly White British rural community and therefore seek to broaden children's experiences and understanding of the diverse beliefs, cultures and traditions that shape modern Britain and the wider world. Our second curriculum driver, "Endless Possibilities", encourages children to engage with challenging questions about meaning, belonging, identity and belief. Through thoughtful enquiry and discussion, children are given opportunities to reflect upon their own views and values whilst developing an understanding of the perspectives of others.
Through studying Religion and Worldviews, we aim to foster curiosity, critical thinking, empathy and respect, enabling children to become informed, reflective and responsible members of society.
Implementation
At Lightmoor, Religion and Worldviews is taught through the Kapow Primary Religion and Worldviews curriculum, adapted where appropriate to reflect the needs of our pupils and our local context. The Kapow curriculum provides a coherent and progressive sequence of learning that develops children's knowledge and understanding of a range of religious and non-religious worldviews from Reception to Year 6.
The curriculum is organised around enquiry-based learning, encouraging pupils to ask thoughtful questions, investigate different perspectives and develop informed responses to complex issues. Children explore key concepts such as belief, identity, community, belonging, values and meaning whilst learning about a range of religions and worldviews, including Christianity and other major world faiths, alongside non-religious perspectives.
Our curriculum ensures that knowledge builds progressively over time, allowing pupils to revisit and deepen their understanding of important concepts and themes. Lessons provide opportunities for discussion, reflection, debate and critical thinking, enabling children to appreciate diversity and consider how beliefs and values influence people's lives.
At the beginning of new learning, children are encouraged to recall prior knowledge and make connections with previous studies. Teachers use ongoing formative assessment to identify misconceptions, address gaps in knowledge and ensure that all pupils make progress. Through our commitment to inclusion, we maintain high aspirations for all learners. Appropriate scaffolding, support and challenge ensure that every child can access and succeed within the Religion and Worldviews curriculum.
Where appropriate, learning is enriched through visitors, visits, artefacts and first-hand experiences that bring religion and worldviews to life and deepen children's understanding of diversity within their local, national and global communities.
Impact
At Lightmoor, our pupils receive a broad, balanced and inclusive Religion and Worldviews curriculum that develops both knowledge and understanding of different beliefs, practices and ways of life. Through their learning, children become increasingly confident in discussing religious and non-religious worldviews, asking thoughtful questions and considering different perspectives with respect and sensitivity.
Assessment opportunities within lessons and across units enable teachers to evaluate whether children know and remember more over time. Clear progression throughout the curriculum supports pupils in achieving age-related expectations and developing a secure understanding of key concepts and ideas.
By the time pupils leave Lightmoor, they are well prepared for the next stage of their education. They have developed the knowledge, vocabulary and critical thinking skills needed to engage positively with an increasingly diverse society and approach the world with curiosity, respect and an open-minded attitude.
RE Lead: Mrs Roberts
Please contact us to request more information about the planned progression of knowledge and skills in our school. Refer to our Long Term Plans to see what is taught - and when - in each year group.