At St Mary's we have an enquiry based approach to the teaching of Religion and Worldviews, providing key questions to be answered which are engaging and thought provoking, encouraging and developing deeper thinking. We seek to enrich the learning by using a range of learning activities and approaches; engaging with real religious artefacts and texts, embracing the creative arts such as music, poetry and art, using technology and wherever possible using visits and visitors. We make links with the children's own experiences of the world and developing beliefs, and make connections to our values curriculum and PSHE where possible.

We follow our Trust's Religion and Worldviews Curriculum.  This follows a two-year rolling programme which ensures children experience the required 50% or more on Christianity, as well as covering the main religious worldviews of Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism and Sikhism as well as non-religious worldviews. The teaching of these units is delivered through an hour per week of learning.

Our Religion and Worldviews Lead is Ellie Speed (EYFS Teacher).

Vision and Intent Statement

RE in our school is about Religion and Worldviews.

Pupils who follow this curriculum gain a deep awareness of their own and others’ views and identities; they wrestle with the mysteries of life and the answers given by a wide variety of religions and worldviews; they develop a clear sense of what is of real value in the world today.

Pupils who follow this curriculum gain a deep knowledge and understanding of the teachings, practices and life stories expressed in a variety of ways within Christianity and other principal religions and worldviews. Through reflection on their own beliefs and values in the light of their learning, they grow in respect for themselves and others.

Pupils who follow this curriculum encounter the transformative power of religions and beliefs in people’s lives – in our area, in the UK and in the wider world. They demonstrate curiosity about people of faith and commitment who have changed individual lives, society and culture. Through Religion and Worldviews, they feel compelled to imagine and contribute to the creation of a better world for all.

Pupil Progression in Religion and Worldviews can be seen through our Trust's Religion and Worldviews Curriculum.