Religions and Worldviews

Religions and Worldviews at Penn Wood are taught in accordance with the Locally Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education (2026-2031), alongside our own detailed curriculum overviews. We are very conscious of the multicultural and multidenominational composition of our school community. We therefore make strong links and connections across different faiths, beliefs and celebrations in a variety of ways, including lessons, assemblies and celebration tables.

Our teaching of Religions and Worldviews aims to support and extend the children's knowledge and understanding of Christianity and other religions, including Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Sikhi. The curriculum also provides opportunities for children to explore non-religious worldviews, such as Humanism.

Children are encouraged to investigate and reflect on ‘big questions’ through three key areas:

• Theological - exploring what different religions and worldviews believe about God, sacred texts, teachings and religious figures.
• Philosophical - exploring deep questions about morality, choices, right and wrong, and what it means to live a good life.
• Social and Human - examining how faith and worldviews are expressed through worship, rituals, festivals and community life.

The curriculum encourages spiritual, emotional and moral development through the exploration of key questions:

Children explore religion and worldviews through a range of engaging experiences, including stories, creative writing, art, drama and the study of artefacts. We are committed to providing meaningful experiences that bring learning to life. As part of this, children have opportunities to visit a range of places of worship, helping them to deepen their understanding and make connections with the beliefs and practices they encounter.

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