Intent

At West Wycombe, the Religion and Worldviews curriculum is designed to provide pupils with a rich and progressive understanding of religion and worldviews. Our curriculum builds year on year, enabling children to reflect on their own beliefs while learning about the lived experiences of others locally, nationally, and globally. Our intent is to deliver a high quality Religion and Worldviews curriculum that fosters respect, curiosity, and open-mindedness. Rooted in the National Curriculum framework for Religious Education, our aim is for children to:

• Develop a secure knowledge of a range of religions and worldviews, including Christianity and other principal religions represented in Great Britain.

• Explore ‘big questions’ such as Why are we here?, What is religion?, and How can we live together in harmony if we have different worldviews?

• Understand the influence of beliefs and values on individuals, communities, and society.

• Reflect on their own assumptions, responses, and personal worldviews.

• Gain the skills to interact respectfully with people of different faiths and worldviews in modern Britain.

Through this approach, we aim to nurture pupils who are critical thinkers, empathetic citizens, and confident in expressing their own ideas while appreciating diversity.

Schools are required to teach Religion and Worldviews, but parents can withdraw their children for all or part of the lessons. To discuss this further, please email us on office@wwglt.co.uk to book a meeting with Mr Ventin.