EYFS Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2 UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD- People and communities 22-36 mths- Have a sense of own immediate family and relations Imitates actions and events from own family culture and background Learns that they have similarities and differences that connect them to and distinguish them from others 30-50 mths-recognises and describes special times or events for family and friends Shows interest in different ways of life Know some of the things that make them unique and can talk about these in relation to other people 40-60 mths-enjoys joining in with family customs and routines Early Learning GoalChildren talk about past and present events in their own lives and in the lives of family members. They know that other children don t always enjoy the same things, and are sensitive to this. They know about similarities and differences between themselves and others, and among families, communities and traditions. Reception Settling in Right and wrong Class rules and routines. Looking at ourselves and others Black History focus Festivals and Celebrations Eid, Diwali, Guru Nanak s Birthday Christmas. Festivals relevant to children s experiences. Self and others Reinforce respect for themselves and others. Chinese New Year Rituals and Symbols Lent, Shrove Tuesday, Easter, Baptism, Weddings, Passover Growing together Living thingsimportance of keeping healthy and changes in their bodies Food Living things Respecting natural environment, living things. Sustainability Why am I precious? Why do we celebrate birthdays? Is it good to have friends? Are we all the same? How and why do things grow? What makes our world so wonderful? What is a good friend?
Year 1 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 - Food (Harvest Festival focus) Canon Colin Boswell visit for Harvest and Holy Communion The Bible and Christmas A Local Church Lent Shrove Tuesday : Easter Summer 1 : Weddings Summer 2 Prophet Muhammed Mosque Ramadam Year 2 What is hunger? share? :The Natural World -Who is Jesus? give presents at Christmas? -Why is Jesus special to some people? Worshipping -Why do people visit church? The Life and celebrate Pancake Day? -What would be difficult for you to give up? Easter and -Where can you get married? marriage? -Who can get married? : Who am I? Belonging respect? : Right and Wrong
St Pauls (linked with topic) God at Diwali Teachings of Jesus Lent Shrove Tuesday Symbols What makes our world so wonderful? What do different people believe God is like? Why are stories about Jesus so important to Christians? Why are symbols important? Who am I? What does it mean to belong? What encourages me to make good choices?
Year 3 Autumn 1 Sikihism Sikh Beliefs Birthday of Guru Nanak Diwali Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2 Unit 5 The Bible The Buddah Nirvana Shabbat- A Day of Rest Passover Synagogue Five Pillars of The Hindu Home Diwali What makes the world so wonderful? How do we /society know how to behave? -What helps me to choose well? What is faith? -How do I be the best person I can be? What brings people together? -Is life a journey? charity? -How much should people give? What makes a house a home? family? Year 4 Living as a Buddhist Unit 6&7 Local Christian Places of Sikhism Sikh Teaching God and Beliefs Following the Buddha s Ramadam and Eid ul Fitr
Yoga teacher Worship Christian Celebrations Christmas & Advent and Life Holi Hindu Temple Teaching Nirvana
Year 5 Autumn 1 Festivals in Jewish Life Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur Sukkoth Autumn 2 Peace & The Commercialisation of Christmas Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2 Abraham Unit 8 &9 Jesus Human and Divine & Leading a Christian Life The Hindu Life The Buddhist Community Worldwide Buddhist Centre Wesak - How did Jesus live his life as a Jew? - What does Christmas mean to other faiths? -Do we all have a mission in life? -Can I be a steward of creation? need to make sacrifices? - Is commitment important?
Year 6 Hajj and Eid ul- Adha Prayer and Worship of God & Christmas and the Nativity through art and other media. The Journey of Life and Death Sikhism &4 The Gurdwara & the Guru Granth Sahib Final & Everlasting Guru & Belonging to the Sikh Community Vaisakhi Bridging Unit A Rules & Responsibilities- Who Decides? Bridging Unit B Rules & Responsibilities- Who Decides? How are world religions similar/different? What are the deeper meanings of religious festivals? Can any good come out of life/death? How do religions give a sense of belonging? How can religious teachings help with following rules & responsibilities? Who do you want to be? (Transition & PSHE) - What makes a place special? OR - What does it mean to belong? Link to how we should treat others (Tolerance value)