At Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, our Religion and Worldviews curriculum reflects the aims outlined in the 2014 National Curriculum and the Coventry and Warwickshire SACRE Agreed Syllabus and is designed to provide children with a rich and thorough understanding of diverse religions, beliefs and worldviews. As a Church of England school, the teaching of Christianity is at the heart of our RE curriculum, and our Christian vision and values are intrinsic to all we do.

Our curriculum enables learners to acquire deep knowledge and understanding of Christianity and other religions and worldviews, and supports their spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development, contributing to their readiness to live well in today’s diverse society.

We follow the Coventry and Warwickshire SACRE Agreed Syllabus, which uses an enquiry-based approach to learning. This enables children to explore big and challenging questions, engage critically with different religions and worldviews, and develop enquiry, interpretation, evaluation and reflection skills. Our RE curriculum incorporates the Understanding Christianity resource, which supports children in developing their own thinking and understanding of Christianity by engaging deeply with key biblical texts and theological concepts. Core ideas from the ‘Big Story’ of the Bible are revisited and built upon throughout the school to ensure progression and depth of learning.

Our curriculum:

• Encourages children to reflect thoughtfully on their own beliefs and values while exploring the beliefs and practices of others, nurturing their spiritual and personal development.
• Promotes enquiry, enabling children to ask challenging questions about meaning, purpose and belief and to engage in meaningful religious and philosophical dialogue.
• Celebrates diversity and fosters a positive attitude towards people of all faiths and worldviews, encouraging appreciation, respect and empathy.
• Is rooted in our Christian vision and draws on the teachings of the Church of England, underpinning the development of values such as dignity, compassion, respect, wisdom and community.

Our Religion and Worldviews curriculum is a coherent and well-sequenced subject that contributes to children’s wider spiritual, moral, cultural and social education, preparing them for life in modern Britain. It helps pupils to understand how and why religions and beliefs shape the worldviews of individuals and communities, both locally and globally.

Religion and Worldviews is taught weekly throughout the school. In addition, pupils explore a range of significant religious festivals and celebrations throughout the year, helping them understand beliefs and practices in context.

Learning is enhanced through meaningful experiences such as visits to places of worship and visitors from a range of religions and worldviews. These opportunities give children first-hand insights into how beliefs are lived out and help them develop a deeper understanding of individual and communal faith expressions.

For information on Collective Worship, please visit our Collective Worship page.