At Sylvester Primary Academy, the teaching of Religious Education and World Views aims to allow all pupils to explore the teachings and practises of different religions and world views. We aim to enhance pupils’ awareness and understanding of the seven world religions, their practices, and the influence those forms of expression have on individuals, families, communities, and cultures. We look closely at the religion of Christianity to develop an understanding of its beliefs and festivals and the place that those play in our lives and others. Alongside this we allow pupils to explore their own beliefs and their sense of identity and belonging.
It is our intent for Religious Education and World Views to support children in developing a balanced view of a multicultural society and celebrate its diversity in the world around them. All staff work towards preparing pupils for the spiritual and intellectual challenges of living in a world with diverse religions and beliefs as well as non-beliefs. Religious Education and World Views provides an opportunity to show awareness of and celebrate our differences, which in turn, develops pupils’ tolerance, respect for and sensitivity towards others, in particular those whose faiths and beliefs are different from their own.
We aim to challenge pupils to reflect on, analyse and evaluate issues of truth, belief, faith, and ethics and communicate their responses. We learn about religion from religion, making connections between faiths and investigating differences of belief and culture. Children are encouraged to be reflective thinkers, reviewing what they have learnt and, through discussion and debate, expand and adapt their thinking.
RE & World Views Curriculum Overview
Sylvester Primary Academy
St Johns Road
Huyton
Knowsley
L36 0UX
Tel: 0151 477 8320
Email: sylvester@knowsley.gov.uk