--- title: "World Views - Religious Education" url: "https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum/world-views-religious-education" school: "Waltham Gateway Academy" --- # Worldviews Education ![](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/images/256766b668a9c72559c15db36422c32c.png) **Subject Leader for Worldviews Education – Carlie Smart** My name is Carlie Smart and I am passionate about Worldviews Education and the opportunities it gives children to understand themselves, others and the diverse world in which we live. My fascination with different worldviews began when I was in primary school, when I was fortunate enough to regularly visit a Gurdwara with my best friend and learn about her beliefs, practices and the ways in which these shaped her and her family’s life. This experience stayed with me and sparked a curiosity about the many different ways people understand and make sense of the world. At school, I particularly enjoyed the philosophical side of Religious Education but it was not until I took on the role of Leader of Distinctive Christian Ethos and Pupil Wellbeing Champion at a previous setting that I truly understood the significance of the subject and the profound impact it can have on so many aspects of children’s lives. During this time, I began exploring and educating myself on a wide range of religious and non-religious worldviews and became fascinated by what motivates people, what shapes their beliefs and how these beliefs influence the way they live. I developed a particular passion for courageous advocacy and led whole-school projects to raise awareness, funds and resources for local, national and global charities. One of my proudest achievements was our school receiving recognition through SIAMS for providing an **Outstanding** offer for children across all areas. When I joined Waltham Gateway Academy, I wanted to ensure that our children had the opportunity to encounter a rich and diverse range of religious and non-religious worldviews, developing curiosity, empathy and the confidence to ask thoughtful questions about the world around them. We have therefore adopted a Religion and Worldviews approach, which recognises that **everyone has or occupies a worldview — no one is neutral**. I believe this is at the heart of what makes the subject so important. I want children to leave our classrooms with more than knowledge about different faiths and beliefs; I want them to leave with genuine curiosity, respect and an appreciation of the rich diversity of human experience. As Hans Christian Andersen said, *“To travel is to live,”* and I believe that Worldviews Education can offer children a similar journey without ever leaving the classroom — allowing them to encounter different perspectives, challenge assumptions, broaden their horizons and walk, for a moment, in someone else’s shoes. Above all, I want every child to understand that being curious about faith, belief and the worldviews of others is not about finding everyone the same; it is about learning to listen, question, understand and respect difference while developing the confidence to explore and articulate their own ideas. **Subject information** *[World Views Education Long Term Plan](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/files/documents/WGA_World_Views_LTP.pdf)* *[Aspects of Spirituality](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/files/documents/Aspects_of_Spirituality.pdf)* *[Coverage of Worldview Concepts](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/files/documents/Coverage_of_Worldview_Concepts.pdf)* *[Coverage of Religious and Non-religious Worldviews](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/files/documents/Coverarge_of_Religious_and_Non-Religious_Worldviews.pdf)* [*LDBE Primary RE Curriculum 2024 Knowledge Progression*](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/files/documents/LDBE_Primary_RE_Curriculum_2024_Knowledge_Progression.pdf) [*LDBE Primary RE Curriculum Overview 2024*](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/files/documents/LDBE_Primary_RE_curriculum_overview_(2024).pdf) [*Religion and Worldviews Education 2026*](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/files/documents/Religion_and_World_Views_education_(2026).pdf) ### Curriculum - [Curriculum](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum) - Curriculum overview - [Curriculum Overview](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum-overview) - [Year 1 & 2 Overview](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum-overview/year-1-2-overview) - [Year 3 & 4 Overview](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum-overview/year-3-4-overview) - [Years 5 & 6 Overview](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum-overview/year-5-6-overview) - [Art & Design](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum/art-design) - [Computing](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum/computing) - [Design & Technology](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum/design-technology) - [English](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum/english) - [EYFS](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum/eyfs) - [Geography](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum/geography) - [History](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum/history) - [Mathematics](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum/mathematics) - [Music](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum/music) - [Phonics](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum/phonics) - [Physical Education](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum/physical-education) - [Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE)](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum/personal-social-health-and-economic-education) - [Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RHSE)](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum/relationships-sex-and-health-education) - [Science](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum/science) - [Spanish](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum/spanish) - [Worldviews Education](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum/world-views-religious-education) ![Waltham Gateway Academy](https://files.schudio.com/waltham-gateway-academy/images/icon/icon.png) ### Waltham Gateway Academy Sunningdale Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN37 0UG 01472 502 256 ### Useful Links - [Governance](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/our-academy/governance) - [Our Team](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/our-academy/meet-our-team) - [Recruitment](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/our-academy/recruitment) - [Mission & Vision](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/our-academy/mission-visions-values) - [Admissions](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/parent-information/admissions) ### Quick Links - [Term Dates](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/parent-information/term-dates) - [Policies](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/key-policies) - [Curriculum](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/curriculum/curriculum-overview) - [Newsletter](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/latest-news) - [Contact Us](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/contact) [![Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust](https://files.schudio.com/waltham-gateway-academy/images/logo/logo-footer.png)](https://lincolnshiregateway.co.uk) © Copyright 2026 Waltham Gateway Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://walthamgatewayacademy.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)