A reminder that tonight’s #REchatUK will be held on our facebook page. Starting at 8pm, we will post a series of questions to prompt discussion and sharing of our thoughts, insights and stories that celebrate RE. Hope you can join us. #TeamRE

Sign up for this free webinar exploring Islam. Suitable for any teacher of RE who wants to build their faith literacy and confidence 👉🏼 natre.org.uk/courses-and-events/free-webinar-building-faith-literacy-and-confidence-in-the-classroom/ Thursday 9th July

🙌 🎉 👏 This month, our theme for #REchatUK is ‘Celebrating RE’. We are currently trialing different platforms for our chats, so this month’s discussion will be held over on Facebook. #TeamRE Hope to see you there!👇 🔗 facebook.com/share/1CXujfRnXU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

#TeamRE We are delighted to share today’s news from the Secretary of State for Education. Find the full article on NATRE’s latest news natre.org.uk/news/a-step-forward-for-re-government-includes-subject-in-september-curriculum-consultation/

There’s lots of fantastic reasons to #getintoteaching - if you want to find out more about routes into teaching #religiouseducation, there’s still time to sign up for tomorrow’s free webinar with practising teachers natre.org.uk/courses-and-events/graduates-teach-re-september-2026-theres-still-time/

Who can train to teach RE? 🤔 More people than you think! You don't need to be religious or have a Theology degree. Providers want curious minds from a range of backgrounds. Requirements: An undergraduate degree (usually 2:2+), GCSE Grade 4/C in English & Maths #getintoteaching

We are getting closer to announcing details of NATRE’s annual #StrictlyRE conference for 2027. Make sure you save the date! #TeamRE

We need more RE teachers to help ensure every child has access to high quality RE. If you know someone who might be interested in training as an RE teacher, please let them know about our webinar on 2nd July natre.org.uk/courses-and-events/graduates-teach-re-september-2026-theres-still-time/ #TeamRE

Nominations are open for serving teachers who are interested in forming the next NATRE executive committee. Applications must be submitted by July 31st. Find out more about what is involved and how to apply here natre.org.uk/about-natre/natre-executive/nominate-a-colleague-for-natre-exec-2027-2030/

NATRE will be attending the Labour & Conservative Party conferences representing the RE Policy Unit and the RE Council . Please help this important work by contacting your MP and encouraging them to talk to us about the importance of high quality RE for all pupils. #TeamRE

Nominations are now open for serving teachers of RE / RVE / RME to join the next NATRE executive committee. Find all the details on our website natre.org.uk/about-natre/natre-executive/nominate-a-colleague-for-natre-exec-2027-2030/ #TeamRE

The next #New2RE webinar will be held on 8th June at 4pm. These are free for primary and secondary ECTs and secondary teachers with other specialisms who are new to teaching RE. This month we are also inviting ITT! Register here to be sent the link 👉🏼 natre.org.uk/courses-and-events/new2re/

Thinking about a career in teaching? RE is a fantastic subject to teach. From career pathways to funding opportunities, this guidance explains how to become an RE teacher and why it matters. #getintoteaching natre.org.uk/how-do-i-bec...

Nominations are now open for serving teachers of RE / RVE / RME to join the next NATRE executive committee. Find all the details on our website natre.org.uk/about-natre/natre-executive/nominate-a-colleague-for-natre-exec-2027-2030/ Feel free to message us with any further questions

If you enjoyed tonight’s #REchatUK, make sure you read this article in the summer edition of RE Today - sent out to all NATRE members

Thanks for joining us for tonight’s #REchatUK. Let us know what you thought of us holding the chat here - was it a success?

And our final question for tonight’s #REchatUK - share your best strategies for adaptive teaching in RE

Question 11 - our penultimate question for this evening’s #REchatUK

Qu 10 moves on to thinking about assessment #REchatUK

Here’s question 9 #REchatUK

Next question is about use of TAs in RE #REchatUK

Time for Qu. 7 #REchatUK

What a fantastic discussion for tonight’s #REchatUK. Thank you all for your contributions so far - it’s such an important conversation

Qu 5 - don’t forget to use the hashtag #REchatUK in your replies

Next question in tonight’s #REchatUK which is focused on how we support SEND and disadvantaged pupils in RE

Don’t worry about keeping up with all the questions - you can take your time discussing them under each post #REchatUK

Lovely to see people joining us for tonight’s important discussion #REchatUK

Let’s get started 🙂 #REchatUK

Tonight will be our first #REchatUK on Bluesky. The questions will be posted here and then our wonderful hosts Saima and Chris will lead the chat under

Tomorrow 8-9pm, RE Chat will be on Bluesky. Saima and Chris, from the NATRE Exec team, will be discussing how we can support our pupils who are disadvantaged and those with SEND. It is sure to be such an important chat, we hope you can join the discussion. Remember to #RechatUK

On Monday 8-9pm, RE Chat will be on Bluesky. Saima and Chris from the NATRE Exec team will be discussing how we can support our children who are disadvantaged and those with SEND. It is sure to be such an important chat, we hope you can join the discussion. Remember to #RechatUK

The next #New2RE webinar will be held on 11th May. These sessions are free for primary and secondary ECTs and secondary teachers with other specialisms who are new to teaching RE. Register here to be sent the link 👉🏼 natre.org.uk/courses-and-events/new2re/

A range of events open to all in various locations for Jewish Culture Month beginning on the 16th May. Great for TeamRE 😊 Find out more here 👉🏼 jewishculturemonth.org.uk

#TeamRE Good news story 🙂 RE in the spotlight 🔦 natre.org.uk/news/new-government-cohesion-paper-puts-religious-education-back-in-the-spotlight/ Read the full article and download a really useful infographic on the NATRE website

📣 Call to action: NATRE is urging teachers, school leaders, parents and policymakers to act now. The deadline for responding to the consultation is 4th May 2026 Full article and guidance is on our website natre.org.uk/news/respond-now-to-protect-rs-and-curriculum-breadth/

There’s still time to sign up for tomorrow’s #New2RE webinar with Lat Blaylock - free for ECTs and TWOS (teachers with other specialisms) teaching RE natre.org.uk/courses-and-events/new2re/ Please tag/share with anyone you know who would be interested 🙂

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If you’re an ECT or TWO teaching RE, make sure you sign up for the next #new2RE webinar on April 13th natre.org.uk/courses-and-events/new2re/ Please share with anyone you know who would be interested 🙂

The NATRE Secondary Subject Leader Toolkit is officially LIVE 😁 Whether you’re refining your curriculum or supporting your team, we’ve gathered the best research, documents, and strategies in one place. By teachers, for teachers 👇🏼 natre.org.uk/secondary-subject-leader/

In the past, the RE community has raised concerns that Religious Education has been overlooked in inspection reports. The early evidence from the new-style reports suggests that this is no longer the case. natre.org.uk/news/what-are-the-new-style-ofsted-reports-saying-about-religious-education/

There’s still time to sign up for Monday’s #New2RE webinar exploring Pagan traditions. Free for ECTs and teachers with other specialisms who are new to teaching RE natre.org.uk/courses-and-events/new2re/

Dr Vanessa Ogden CBE will be hosting a teacher webinar for on March 23rd - full details below. Please register your interest in attending by completing the form on our website natre.org.uk/news/opportunity-to-hear-feedback-on-the-draft-materials-for-re-and-the-national-curriculum/

Applications for the teacher engagement meetings have now closed and all the successful applicants have been contacted. Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in this event. We will keep you updated about any future opportunities as they arise.

Next month’s #New2RE webinar will explore Pagan traditions. Free for ECTs and teachers with other specialisms who are new to teaching RE natre.org.uk/courses-and-events/new2re/

Please note that applications for the teacher engagement meeting close at 5pm THIS WEDNESDAY natre.org.uk/news/teacher-engagement-opportunity-draft-re-national-curriculum/

Opportunity for serving teachers to engage with draft programmes of study for Religious Education and the National Curriculum. More details and expression of interest form can be found here natre.org.uk/news/teacher-engagement-opportunity-draft-re-national-curriculum/

It’s good to see that the value of high quality RE is being discussed in the House of Commons, and that the work currently being undertaken to develop a draft National Curriculum for RE is welcomed.

Latest data shows that overall recruitment of secondary ITT has improved, but RE is facing a worsening recruitment since bursaries were removed. But help is available 👇🏼 natre.org.uk/news/bursary-cut-leads-trainee-teachers-of-re-to-fall-by-a-fifth-so-far-this-year-but-help-is-available/

Calling all #New2RE teachers - free subject knowledge webinars to support ECTs and teachers with other specialisms. The next session is this Monday. Don’t miss out - sign up here natre.org.uk/courses-and-events/new2re/

Proud to have been part of such a great leadership programme from @culhamstgabriel.bsky.social @natre-update.bsky.social #StrictlyRE