Religious Education and Collective Worship

Religious Education: Intent, Implementation and Impact

Intent

Our Religious Education curriculum is ambitious, knowledge-rich and inclusive, ensuring all pupils are entitled to powerful knowledge about religions and worldviews and their impact on individuals and communities. Delivered through Kapow Primary, we set high expectations, enabling pupils to think deeply, ask meaningful questions and communicate respectfully and thoughtfully about belief, values and identity. RE nurtures curiosity, empathy and responsibility, preparing pupils to engage positively in a diverse society.

Implementation

RE is taught through the Kapow Primary scheme, providing a carefully sequenced and progressive curriculum that meets statutory requirements and reflects the diversity of religions and worldviews. Learning builds cumulatively in substantive knowledge and disciplinary skills, including enquiry, interpretation, evaluation and respectful dialogue. Teaching is informed by Rosenshine’s Principles, with regular retrieval of prior learning, clear modelling of thinking and frequent checks for understanding. Lessons are adapted to meet the needs of all learners, including SEND pupils, and assessment is rigorous and aligned with curriculum intent.

Impact

Pupils develop secure knowledge and understanding of key beliefs, practices and traditions, and can articulate their ideas using appropriate subject-specific vocabulary. They acknowledge key beliefs and practices of their peers. They demonstrate respect, curiosity and critical thinking, meet age-related expectations and are well prepared for the next stage of education as thoughtful, reflective and responsible members of a diverse society.