Religion and Worldviews at Damers First School 

 

At Damers First School, our Religion and Worldviews curriculum enables children to explore beliefs, values and ways of understanding the world in a reflective, inclusive and engaging way.  

Pupils learn to ask thoughtful questions, develop respect for different worldviews, and build the knowledge and skills needed to make sense of life’s “big questions”. 

Our Commitment 

At Damers First School, we aim to nurture: 

• Respect for diversity 

• Curiosity about the world 

• Confidence in discussing beliefs and values 

• A sense of belonging and shared humanity 

 

Our Religion and Worldviews curriculum helps children develop the knowledge, empathy and critical thinking skills they need to thrive in modern Britain. 

Knowledge and skills developed 

• Responding to life's 'big questions' 

• Understanding key religious concepts 

• Building substantive knowledge 

• Developing disciplinary skills 

• Contributing to informed discussions 

• Exploring diversity 

 

Our Curriculum Approach 

As of September 2026, we follow the Kapow Primary Religion & Worldviews scheme of work, a progressive and research‑informed curriculum used in many schools across the UK. It provides high‑quality lesson plans, teacher subject knowledge, pupil videos and resources from Reception to Year 4. 

 

What Children Learn 

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 

Children explore themes such as special people, special places, celebrations, stories and the natural world, helping them understand similarities and differences between themselves and others.  

Key Stage 1 

Pupils investigate concepts such as Beliefs, Practices, Wisdom & Morality, and Belonging, exploring questions like: 

• How did the world begin? 

• Why should we care for others? 

• What do some people believe God looks like?  

These units build foundational understanding through stories, artefacts, festivals and enquiry‑based learning.  

Key Stage 2  

The Kapow scheme continues to deepen pupils’ understanding of worldviews locally, nationally and globally, helping them make connections, revisit big questions and develop their own informed perspectives. 

Parents and carers may find this link to the helpful: https://www.kapowprimary.com/featured_documents/re-scheme-of-work-parents-guide/  

 

Why Kapow Primary? 

Kapow’s scheme supports teachers with built‑in CPD, clear progression, and high‑quality resources, ensuring lessons are engaging, inclusive and age‑appropriate. It also provides a spiral curriculum, revisiting key concepts over time to strengthen understanding. 

Please click to view our RE Progression of Knowledge and Skills.