Religion and Worldviews (RWV)

Intent 

The Religion and Worldviews (RWV) curriculum at LAO is aimed at developing internationally minded pupils who are global citizens. Our children will grow their knowledge and understanding of a variety of religions and cultures across the world. We aim to create reflective children who promote British values, evaluate and enhance their own beliefs and values and are aware of their rights and responsibilities. They value the different religious backgrounds and cultures found within Leigh Academy Oaks.

Implementation 

At LAO, RWV lessons are taught linked to inquiries where possible or as discrete lessons in accordance with the national RWV curriculum. We make links with our local community and visit St Martin's church to share religious worldviews. Where possible we approach RWV as broader than just the specifics about each religion - we apply it to real life contexts to enable LAO students to use the lessons learnt in their own lives. The teaching of Religion and Worldviews makes a distinctive contribution to the school curriculum as it allows all pupils to explore, understand and express their own response to spiritual and religious approaches to life. Our Religion and Worldviews curriculum provides high quality teaching and learning, which in turn enriches the children’s learning experiences.

In the EYFS, Religion and Worldviews is included within the Understanding of the World area of learning.  Children learn about key religious celebrations and festivals predominantly through continuous provision.  The learning is fun and exploratory and enhanced through the use of artefacts, stories, art, role play and songs.  Children are encouraged to share what and how they celebrate at home and to start to think about and accept similarities and differences between them and others both within and between different families, religions and communities.  Children are encouraged to question what is right and what is wrong and to think about how they can be morally good people.  

Impact 

• Children are open minded about the different religions and cultures they learn about and encounter at school and in the local community 

• Children are principled because they understand that their own faith and religion are important 

• Understanding of the wider world and cultures throughout the world 

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