“To understand another person’s world, you must first see the world through their eyes.” — Original, school-focused

Our World Views programme develops pupils who are religiously literate and able to engage in balanced, informed conversations about religious beliefs and world-views. Religious Education (RE) invites students to engage with and examine religion and world-views as they relate to their own lives and those of others.

World Views lessons are delivered through three key academic disciplines:

• Philosophy – thinking through thinking
• Theology – thinking through believing
• Human and Social Sciences – thinking through living

Through these lenses, pupils gain a deep understanding of major world religions and worldviews and explore authentic religious material through interpretation and enquiry.

The programme encourages pupils to reflect on their own thoughts and beliefs while providing a safe environment for discussion and debate. Pupils critically consider diversity in both their local and national contexts and have opportunities for personal reflection and spiritual development on big questions. World Views supports our Academy’s mission to help students become thoughtful, responsible, and effective contributors to society.

Skills Developed

• Through World Views, pupils develop:
• Religious literacy and understanding of diverse world-views
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Respectful engagement and confidence in discussion and debate
• Personal reflection and spiritual awareness

Right of Withdrawal

By law, parents and carers have the right to withdraw their child from collective acts of religious worship and/or World Views lessons. Requests should be made in writing to the Head of the Academy.

For guidance, please see the Priory Trust World-views Withdrawal Guidance.