All Saints' C of E Primary School

The All Saints’ Way…

Religious Education and Worldviews at All Saints’ Primary School

Discovering God | Learning Together | Achieving Our Best

Religious Education & Worldviews at All Saints’

Discovering God, Learning Together, and Achieving Our Best

“The Lord says, ‘I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you’”
(Psalm 32:8)

This powerful promise lies at the heart of our vision at All Saints’ and gives us strength and courage as we shape a curriculum where Religious Education and Worldviews are central—the core of the core.

RE and Worldviews at All Saints’ is far more than a subject—it’s a journey of discovery that supports every child in discovering God, learning together, and achieving their best in understanding themselves, others, and the world around them.

Rooted in Christian Values

Our curriculum is deeply grounded in our five Christian values:
Curiosity, Respect, Kindness, Courageous Determination, and Joyfulness.
These values run through everything we do and inspire how we teach, learn, and live together.

A Golden Thread of Personal Growth

We view the teaching of RE and Worldviews as a profound responsibility and a joyful privilege. It forms the golden thread of personal development across our school. Through it, we nurture spiritual growth, moral courage, empathy, and open-mindedness—shaping children who are reflective, respectful, and ready to engage with the complexity of our diverse world.

A Rich, Inclusive Curriculum

Our carefully sequenced curriculum equips children with:

• Deep knowledge of Christianity and world faiths

• An appreciation of diverse worldviews—including secular and non-religious perspectives

• Insight into their own identity, values, and purpose

• Respect for different beliefs, cultures, and ways of life

• A sense of stewardship for the natural world

All children are invited to discover God in the All Saints’ Way—whether through Christian teachings, meaningful interfaith encounters, or thoughtful reflections on human experience. Our approach is inclusive and invitational, making space for every worldview—including those of children who identify as having no faith.

Empowering Courageous Advocates

Inspired by our Anti-Racist ethos and commitment to social justice, we empower children to become courageous advocates—standing against injustice and promoting fairness and compassion locally and globally. We encourage joy in discovering beliefs that differ from our own and foster genuine dialogue across differences.

Learning Through Big Questions

Using the Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education’s Questful RE syllabus, our children explore deep, thought-provoking questions such as:

• Who am I, and what does it mean to be me?

• How do I relate to others?

• How and where can I encounter God?

• How can I make a positive difference in the world?

• What values, beliefs, and behaviours matter most to me?

• What does faith mean?

• Who and what inspires me?

These questions invite children into rich conversations and spiritual reflection, supported by real encounters with living faith communities and opportunities to explore Humanism, Sentientism, and other worldviews through our Collective Worship programme and visiting speakers.

Faith in Action, Learning for Life

We believe high-quality RE and Worldviews teaching develops not only academic knowledge but also the character and spirit of our pupils. From their first day in their tiny Reception jumper to their final year as confident Year 6 leaders, our children grow into compassionate, reflective individuals—ready to make a lasting, positive difference in the world.

Implementation: How We Deliver RE and Worldviews at All Saints’ At All Saints’ C of E Primary School, the implementation of RE and Worldviews is rooted in our Christian vision—Discovering God, Learning Together, and Achieving Our Best. Every element of our curriculum reflects this commitment to nurturing children’s spiritual awareness, academic excellence, and mutual understanding in a richly diverse world. Learning is carefully sequenced and cumulatively structured to ensure children build deep knowledge and understanding of religious and non-religious worldviews over time. Our approach is underpinned by the following principles: Key Features of Our RE and Worldviews Implementation Enquiry-Based Learning: Children engage with big, thought-provoking questions that inspire curiosity, reflection, and respectful dialogue. Lessons regularly include opportunities to question, debate, and communicate about religious beliefs, philosophical ideas, and personal worldviews. Progressive Vocabulary Development: Pupils are explicitly taught key vocabulary to equip them with the language to discuss complex concepts with confidence and precision. Exploring Core Christian Concepts: Through Understanding Christianity, pupils explore themes such as God, Creation, Fall, People of God, Incarnation, Gospel, Salvation, and the Kingdom of God. These concepts are revisited and deepened over time through the Big Picture and Big Frieze framework. Moral and Ethical Thinking: Pupils are encouraged to reflect on how religious and moral values relate to their own behaviour, and to consider ideas of right, wrong, justice, compassion, and responsibility in the context of everyday life. Prior Knowledge and Retrieval Practice: Teachers make explicit links to previous learning in RE, Worldviews, and other curriculum areas. Frequent retrieval practice ensures that learning is transferred to the long-term memory, strengthening understanding over time. Comparative Understanding: Pupils are supported to identify similarities and differences across religions and belief systems, promoting tolerance, empathy, and critical thinking. Curriculum Design and Syllabus Our curriculum is aligned with the Stockport Locally Agreed Syllabus for EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. This is enhanced by the Questful RE scheme from the Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education, which supports staff in delivering high-quality, enquiry-based lessons and accurate assessment. In addition, we draw from trusted resources ensuring a rich, layered curriculum that reflects our church school identity and the diversity of the modern world. Progression Across the School EYFS: Children begin their RE and Worldviews journey by exploring their growing sense of self, belonging, and community. They learn about special events, celebrations, and the wider world, laying the foundation for future theological and philosophical thinking. Key Stage 1: Pupils explore Christianity alongside Islam and Judaism, developing core knowledge and understanding through stories, practices and key teachings. Key Stage 2: Learning builds on KS1 with deepening enquiry into Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Hinduism, encouraging pupils to ask more complex questions and engage with global diversity. Pupils also explore non-religious worldviews such as Humanism, Atheism, and Agnosticism, recognising that belief can take many forms. Reflection of Our Vision Throughout every phase of the curriculum, we remain anchored in our vision: Discovering God: Through deep theological exploration, reflection, and wonder Learning Together: Through respectful dialogue, shared enquiry, and inclusive practice Achieving Our Best: Through academic rigour, spiritual development, and moral integrity At All Saints’, RE and Worldviews is not just a subject—it’s a transformational journey that helps shape the hearts, minds, and character of our children.

The 3 key strands explored across our RE and Worldviews curriculum are;

Bringing RE and Worldviews to Life at All Saints’

At All Saints’ C of E Primary School, we are deeply committed to our Christian vision:
Discovering God, Learning Together, Achieving Our Best.

We believe that powerful learning experiences in RE and Worldviews should move beyond the classroom. To support our vision, we enrich the curriculum through vibrant opportunities that foster spiritual growth, community engagement, and global awareness.

These experiences allow children to discover God in new and meaningful ways, learn together through shared celebration and reflection, and achieve their best by deepening understanding, character, and compassion.

Curriculum Enrichment Opportunities Include:

Faith in Action – Spiritual Growth

• Annual Church Week held at All Saints’ Church

• Daily Collective Worship led by school leaders, clergy, and our Ethos Group

  • Monday: Led by Mrs. Noble (Co-Headteacher) or visiting clergy

  • Tuesday: Led by Sarah Holton (Children & Families Worker, All Saints’ Church) and our Ethos Group

  • Wednesday: Songs of Worship led by Mrs. Noble

  • Thursday: Class Worship linked to Picture News or school/local initiatives

  • Friday: Celebration Worship led by Mrs. Morton (Co-Headteacher)

• Prayer Spaces at key times during the year (e.g. Easter, world events), often hosted in All Saints’ Church

• Spirituality Garden on our school field – a reflective space to wonder, pray, and grow

• Godly Play / What’s in the Box – storytelling and spiritual exploration

• Growing Faith Gardening Club – a monthly opportunity for children and families to nurture faith and community through nature

Learning Together – Community & Connection

• Visits from CIST (Christians in Schools Trust), Ethnic Diversity Services, clergy from United Reformed, Methodist, and Anglican traditions, and family members who share their faith stories

• Participation in whole-school Christian celebrations at All Saints’ Church:

  • Harvest Festival

  • KS1 Nativity Plays

  • KS2 Carol Service

  • Easter Service

  • Leavers’ Service

• Participation in local community events:

  • Christmas Tree Festival at St. Martin’s Church

  • Stockport Junior Christmas Carol Concert at St. George’s Church

  • Choir singing at local care homes

  • Soul Children UK Festival - Audacious Church Manchester

Achieving Our Best – Excellence in Understanding

• Visits to places of worship to deepen religious literacy and empathy:

  • Chester Cathedral

  • Manchester Jewish Synagogue

  • Cheadle and Hyde Mosques

• Use of technology (e.g. AI internet, video clips, Google Earth) to explore global faith traditions

• DEAL strategies – using Drama, Engagement, Active Learning in RE lessons

• Use of Floor Books to document class reflections, big questions, and key learning moments

• Rich collections of artefacts and books on loan from Cheshire Library Service

• Songs of Worship including:

  • iSingPop concerts and songs

  • Traditional hymns

  • Multicultural and contemporary Christian music including Soul Children songs 

Faith in Action – Serving Others

• Regular charity projects linking school, church, and community, including:

  • The Pantry Food Bank

  • PIE – Community Champions

  • Operation Christmas Child

  • Archbishop of York Youth Trust (Year 5 project)

  • Potter’s Village (Uganda)

  • Christmas Choir outreach to local care homes

Inclusive Spiritual Development

• Accessibility to prayer spaces and reflective activities during Fun Fridays

• Recognition and inclusion of non-religious worldviews (e.g. Humanism, Atheism)

• Use of drama, storytelling, and dialogue to explore diverse worldviews with empathy and respect

Impact

Impact: The Difference RE and Worldviews Makes at All Saints’

At All Saints’ C of E Primary School, the impact of our RE and Worldviews curriculum is seen not just in what our children know, but in who they are becoming.

Firmly rooted in our Christian vision —
Discovering God, Learning Together, Achieving Our Best —
our RE and Worldviews provision nurtures spiritual depth, cultural awareness, and a strong moral compass that empowers pupils  and adults to flourish in school and beyond.

Our Children Discover God

Through high-quality RE and Worldviews teaching, children deepen their understanding of Christian beliefs, the life and teachings of Jesus, and the presence of God in their own lives and the lives of others. They learn to encounter sacred texts, reflect spiritually and articulate personal responses to big questions about meaning, truth, and purpose.

They grow in spiritual confidence and are able to respectfully engage with mystery, belief, and difference—qualities that form the foundation of faith and character.

Our Children Learn Together

Our curriculum fosters empathy, active listening, and respectful dialogue. Children learn about major world religions and non-religious worldviews, developing a rich understanding of the diverse beliefs, rituals and values held within our community, our country, and the wider world.

Pupils learn with and from each other and visitors, gaining insight into how others see the world and how shared human values can unite us. They develop the capacity to live well together in a multicultural, multi-faith society.

Our Children Achieve Their Best

RE and Worldviews at All Saints’ equips children with the knowledge, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills to evaluate beliefs, ask profound questions, and make informed moral decisions. They become thoughtful, reflective, and articulate individuals, capable of engaging in meaningful conversations about identity, justice, truth, and compassion.

We are bold in our belief that this subject has transformational potential. It inspires children to become:

• Courageous advocates for justice, equality, and peace

• Respectful citizens who stand against racism and prejudice

• Hopeful leaders who work for a better, more harmonious world

Lasting Impact

By the time they leave All Saints’, every child will have:

• A secure understanding of Christianity and world religions

• Respect for different beliefs and a commitment to inclusion

• The confidence to express their own beliefs thoughtfully and respectfully

• A sense of responsibility as global citizens and peacemakers

• The spiritual grounding and moral courage to live life in all its fullness

In short, RE and Worldviews at All Saints’ shapes children who are ready to thrive and flourish—academically, spiritually and socially—in the world they will inherit and help shape.

All Saints’ Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for our church, school and community.

Help our curious minds express kindness and joy.

Help us to show courageous determination so that we respect ourselves and all that is around us.

AMEN