At Westwoodside Church of England Primary Academy, we believe that it is vital for all our pupils to learn from and about religion, so that they can understand the world around them. Through Religious Education, pupils develop their knowledge of world faiths and other world views as well as their understanding and awareness of the beliefs, values and traditions of other individuals, societies, communities and cultures. We encourage our pupils to ask questions about the world and to reflect on their own beliefs, values and experiences. We want our pupils to develop an understanding of the world and to be able to develop their own world view, based on a respect of others, knowing that their ideas can have impact.