Intent

At Maltby Manor Academy, Religious Education develops respectful, reflective and informed pupils who are able to understand and engage with a diverse range of religious and non-religious worldviews. 

Through the study of religion and worldviews, pupils explore questions of meaning, purpose, identity and belief while developing respect for different perspectives and ways of life. 

 

Implementation

Religious Education is taught through the Kapow Religion and Worldviews curriculum alongside the Rotherham Agreed Syllabus. 

Learning is carefully sequenced and develops three key areas: 

• Understanding religions and worldviews. 

• Expressing ideas and insights. 

• Enquiry, investigation and evaluation. 

 

Early Years 

Children begin exploring their own experiences, families, celebrations and communities through stories, discussion and play. 

 

Key Stages 1 and 2 

Pupils progressively develop knowledge of Christianity alongside other major world religions and worldviews. Learning is structured around enquiry questions that promote discussion, critical thinking and reflection. 

 

Pupils develop: 

• Substantive knowledge of beliefs and practices. 

• Disciplinary knowledge through investigation and enquiry. 

• Personal knowledge through reflection on values and experiences. 

 

Vocabulary, retrieval practice and discussion support long-term understanding.

 

 

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impact

Pupils leave Maltby Manor as religiously literate, respectful and reflective individuals. 

They demonstrate: 

• Secure understanding of religions and worldviews. 

• Appropriate use of religious and philosophical vocabulary. 

• Ability to compare beliefs, practices and traditions. 

• Respect for differing viewpoints and experiences. 

• Confidence in discussing questions of meaning, purpose and belief. 

By the end of Key Stage 2, pupils are well prepared to live and thrive in a diverse society and engage positively with the beliefs, cultures and communities around them.