Key stage 1

Full curriculum coverage for Key stage 1 Religion and worldviews, developing pupils’ understanding of four key concepts: Beliefs; Practices; Wisdom and morality; and Belonging, to help them explore and respond to ‘big questions’.

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Following the units in the suggested order supports a coherent progression of skills and knowledge across the Key stage 1 Religion and worldviews scheme of work.

Year 1

Religion and worldviews
Respectful Religion and worldviews: What do I believe?
(1 lessons)
A stand-alone introductory lesson outlining how to respectfully engage in Religion and worldviews lessons, introducing important vocabulary and…
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Religion and worldviews
How did the world begin?
(6 lessons)
Exploring a range of creation stories and scientific ideas about how the world began in imaginative ways, children…
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Religion and worldviews
What do some people believe God looks like?
(6 lessons)
Exploring how other people understand God on Earth; considering different representations of God and understanding why this is…
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Religion and worldviews
*Updated* What is God’s job?
(6 lessons)
Investigating the roles of God through stories and sacred texts, children look at the things God does and…
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Why should we care for the world?
(6 lessons)
Building on their understanding of creation stories, children explore beliefs about the relationship between humans and nature.
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How do we know that new babies are special?
(6 lessons)
Finding out about different ceremonies to welcome home a new baby and exploring some of the symbolism in…
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Religion and worldviews
*Updated* Why should we care for others?
(6 lessons)
Investigating the importance of taking care of others from different views.
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Year 2

Religion and worldviews
Respectful Religion and worldviews: What are big questions?
(1 lessons)
A stand-alone introductory lesson outlining how to respectfully engage in Religion and worldviews lessons, introducing important vocabulary and…
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Religion and worldviews
*Updated* Why do we need to give thanks?
(6 lessons)
Exploring beliefs about offerings to show gratitude; analysing a range of sources including survey data; discovering the artefacts used…
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Religion and worldviews
What do candles mean to people?
(6 lessons)
Investigating the many ways light is used in religious and worldview contexts, children explore different festivals through artwork…
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Religion and worldviews
*Updated* How do we know some people feel a special connection to a god?
(6 lessons)
Exploring how we know that some people are believed to feel a special connection to a god through…
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Religion and worldviews
*Updated* What is a prophet?
(6 lessons)
Investigating stories that show the characteristics of a prophet and what a prophet might mean to some people;…
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Religion and worldviews
How do some people talk to God?
(6 lessons)
Investigating why some people pray; identifying similarities and differences between prayer practices in the Hindu, Jewish and Muslim…
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Religion and worldviews
Where do some people talk to God?
(6 lessons)
Exploring places of worship in the Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Alevi and Pagan worldviews, children investigate why people choose…
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