This Kapow Primary Religion and worldviews video supports teaching about different beliefs relating to death and the afterlife across worldviews including Christian, humanist, Jewish, Muslim and Zoroastrian traditions. It introduces key concepts such as the soul, judgment, resurrection, purgatory and atonement, and explores how beliefs can influence actions in life. Using a range of examples including Yom Kippur, Dia de los Muertos, and various afterlife understandings, it prepares teachers to guide pupils in reflecting on and comparing ideas sensitively.

This video is part of the Kapow Primary Religion and worldviews scheme of work – death. It provides background knowledge and practical guidance to help teachers address this important and potentially sensitive topic with confidence and care. It includes suggestions for inclusive discussion, clarification of common misconceptions, and encourages thoughtful engagement with diverse beliefs, enabling teachers to support pupils as they develop personal understanding and respectful awareness of others’ worldviews.

Religion and worldviews, key stage 2, Year 5, What happens when we die? (Part 1)