The number of students taking Religious Studies at A-level has remained stable at 15,005, with only a slight decline of 1.3%. Teachers report that a growing interest in life’s big questions is driving interest in the subject. ⬇️ @sarahfcg.bsky.social #TeamRE #Worldviews #religion

News piece - The number of students taking Religious Studies at A level has remained stable at 15,005, a fall of just 1.3% Read the full statement here www.natre.org.uk/news/latest-... #TeamRE

📖 Time for a national curriculum for RE? Natalie Parkin, who is the strategic lead for religious studies at a multi-academy trust, believes so ow.ly/ym6U50W8fIo Want to know more? Catch-up on our Government Curriculum and Assessment Review focus week: ow.ly/NpZq50W8fPr

Listen to my barriers to research as I complete my @culhamstgabriel.bsky.social leadership scholarship course and how @fionajmoss.bsky.social and @gillcgeorgiou.bsky.social helped me to navigate this and reflect on their own understanding of research. #TeamRE podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

🌍 Have you seen this excellent guide to bringing a religion and worldviews approach into the classroom, written by our CEO @kathrynfenlodge.bsky.social ? Today, our Education and Programmes Manager @fionajmoss.bsky.social used this to deliver CPD with @ptieducation.bsky.social! 🔗 ow.ly/MMyn50W7SsR

Another opportunity to join the team - mynewterm.com/jobs/139408/... Opportunity to teach all Key Stages, growing school in a growing town, collaborative department. Come visit before applying - just get in contact Any questions please ask #TeamRE #UkEd

#TeamRE Check out this great resource for promoting RE. Includes a poster to download and a link to videos you csn use to showcase and discuss how RE prepares pupils for life beyond school www.natre.org.uk/news/latest-...

All the more reason to get more people doing A-level RS. The RE Podcast is doing it’s bit: eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

One for #TeamRE to read

Our #PrimaryFocusWeek In Conversation recording is now available! How can RE provide a window on the world for pupils? Join @fionajmoss.bsky.social and a panel of expert educators as they explore the purpose and power of primary religion and worldviews education. ow.ly/5jRF50W2b34

📚 As part of #PrimaryFocusWeek, we’re launching a list of useful websites, resources and organisations curated by @fionajmoss.bsky.social and designed specifically for primary RE teachers (but useful for secondary too!) ow.ly/jeY150VXaA0

📽️ For #PrimaryFocusWeek, @fionajmoss.bsky.social has curated this brilliant list of films for use both in the primary classroom and for CPD. Downloadable via the link below: 🔗 ow.ly/1MeC50VX9LJ #TeamRE

🌟 Leading #PrimaryRE? @NATREupdate Primary Subject Leader Toolkit is here to help, shared as part of #PrimaryFocusWeek. Packed with resources, guidance & support from RE experts, it's your go-to hub for confident, effective leadership. ow.ly/g3mv50VTLlR#PrimaryRE?#PrimaryFocusWeek.#TeamRE

#PrimaryFocusWeek Resource! Making time for CPD matters. These resources offer free opportunities to strengthen your RE knowledge and practice—whether you're new to the subject or looking to go deeper. 📚 E-learning 🎥 Webinars & more ow.ly/mwXw50VTa3e#PrimaryFocusWeek@natre-update.bsky.social

🎙️ A #PrimaryRE resource I couldn't do without "A resource or strategy that I could definitely not do without in RE is the use of images. I think images are absolutely central to the teaching of RE in primary school," says primary RE teacher and author Naila Missous.

🌟 #PrimaryFocusWeek resource What can be done to reduce racism? Can religion help? This free #PrimaryRE resource from @NATREupdate for 8–11s opens space for big questions about justice, identity & belief—while supporting teachers with practical resources. ow.ly/VVL050VTKXb

What a brilliant #PrimaryInConversation! A special thanks to @fionajmoss.bsky.social for hosting, and to our wonderful panel. If you weren't able to attend, we'll be posting a recording of the event in the coming weeks. @natre-update.bsky.social

📌 How I... Assess religion and worldviews in primary This brilliant resource from @natre-update.bsky.social written @nickibonell.bsky.social and @sarahdennis15-re.bsky.social is usually only available to members but they have made it available to non-members for #PrimaryFocusWeek ow.ly/lSfK50VVALR

#PrimaryFocusWeek How can primary RE contribute meaningfully to human rights education? In @retoday.bsky.social , @buckbyfamily.bsky.social reflects on her role in our FoRB (Freedom of Religion or Belief) project, exploring how FoRB can be embedded in a primary context. ow.ly/n2Qm50VTiZU

🎙️ Why is #PrimaryRE essential? "The world has become a global village and it's really important for children to know about the different and non-religious beliefs that exist within their community, within their country, and within the world." Says RE Advisor Nadia Nadeem.

#PrimaryFocusWeek This @natre-update.bsky.social resource, developed in collaboration with @NACE, offers practical guidance for effectively challenging able pupils in both primary and secondary classrooms. ow.ly/4qem50VTf9X#PrimaryFocusWeek#TeamRE

Are you following the #Sentientism podcast on Spotify? Have you shared it with all your friends? 🥰 open.spotify.com/show/3c9OG5M...

Forget schisms. How about a religious merger? Two liberal Jewish denominations in Britain voted on Sunday to join forces to create a new more powerful voice for non-orthodox Jews Read how Progressive Judaism came to be: www.thetimes.com/uk/religion/...

Kicking off #PrimaryFocusWeek with a blog by @natre-update.bsky.social chair @katiekatie84.bsky.social A powerful reflection on the importance of recognising and valuing primary-specific expertise in RE leadership. ow.ly/vgs450VSBgi#PrimaryFocusWeek#NATRE #TeamRE #PrimaryRE

🎙️ My #PrimaryREsearch In this short video, RE hubs lead and previous primary RE lead ‪@philos-backpack.bsky.social‬ discusses her PhD, which focuses on social justice in education, and her experiences as a Culham St Gabriel's doctoral scholar. ow.ly/CO8O50VUG6w #TeamRE

Mark represents City Gateway, which is one of the workplaces that have backed Lord Karan Bilimoria's #RE4Work campaign calling for high-quality RE in every school.⬇️ #Worldviews #TeamRE #RethinkRE

Really excited for #PrimaryFocusWeek for #TeamRE - from a secondary perspective it is a really helpful insight and hopefully will influence discussions at department level

❗Have you signed up for Wednesday's In Conversation Event yet? Online and free 🗓️ Wed 21 May, 4:30–5:30pm How can RE offer pupils a window on the world? ow.ly/y2JI50VUHbe #PrimaryFocusWeek #TeamRE @natre-update.bsky.social

Research meets the primary classroom in RE- I really recommend looking at and watching Ryan explain his research & share the resources he created. #teamRE

#PrimaryFocusWeek Research Spotlight Can 9-year-olds grapple with parables? @ryanparker1991 research suggests yes—showing how dialogic, open-ended RE can develop deep hermeneutical thinking in primary pupils. Film & resources: ow.ly/hLwk50VTclm @natre-update.bsky.social #TeamRE

Do look out for all the content in #primaryfocusweek a tip a day from senior leaders on every how headteacher should secure RE in their curriculum. Look out for blogs&spotlights@sign up for a free ‘in conversation’ How does primary RE provide a window on the world? Wed 21 May 4.30 REonline.org.uk

#PrimaryFocusWeek: Why should every headteacher secure RE in their curriculum? Senior leaders share why it’s essential for helping children make sense of the world. www.reonline.org.uk/2025/05/19/w... @NATREupdate #TeamRE

Why do employers value religious education? Susie Al-Qassab, a lawyer, believes Religious Education lessons empower students to share their worldviews openly and respectfully in professional settings. ⬇️ #Worldviews #TeamRE #RethinkRE

Read more about Lord Karan Bilimoria's #RE4Work campaign and sign our Call to Action here: www.rethinkre.org/ready-for-wo... #Worldviews #TeamRE #RethinkRE

Kaleem Hussain, Assistant Vice President at @deutsche-bank.bsky.social, believes Religious Education is instrumental in uniting young people, encouraging teamwork and promoting acceptance. #Worldviews #TeamRE #RethinkRE ⬇️

Can’t wait for this. Brilliant blogs, research &resource spotlights, resources, short tcr films&our in ‘in conversation’ on Wed 21 May with great guests @emmaturner75.bsky.social @saimasaleh.bsky.social Ruth Flanagan, Liz Manning & John Semmens. P/ship @natre-update.bsky.social link below. #TeamRE

📢Join us 17th May for our next Focus Week in partnership with @natre-update.bsky.social! This time, we'll be exploring primary RE. With blogs, research, resources and an In Conversation event, this isn't one to miss! ow.ly/3Fzx50VPWlC

Resharing this for the weekend crowd. We are looking for a teacher or RE/RPE for September, with a Key Stage responsibility TLR for suitable candidates. Chance to teach OCR GCSE RS and AQA Philosophy A-Level 8 miles West of Cambridge, growing community, message for more information #TeamRE #edujobs

The RE world revel in new pope…it seems many were in meetings together. I was with Y1 of @culhamstgabriel.bsky.social leadership programme &Sean Whittle in reading group. I learnt Leo was the founding father of Catholic social teaching! Thanks @sarahdennis15-re.bsky.social & Katie Freeman #teamre

Fantastic to see! A strong community of practice not only deepens understanding - it builds the capacity to lead meaningful change - that's why these communities are at the heart of our scholarship programmes!

Have you signed up for our next In Conversation event yet? @fionajmoss.bsky.social sits down with Hazel Henson HMI to discuss progress, priorities and what really matters in our classrooms. 📆 Tues 13 May, 5–6pm ow.ly/Xvxc50VFHxn #TeamRE

Mark Huxley, business mentor and trustee of City Gateway, believes Religious Education has a highly positive impact on shaping a young person’s character as they enter the workforce. ⬇️ #Worldviews #TeamRE #RethinkRE

A great report on the challenges facing religious education by @itvnews.bsky.social, featuring interviews with students about why the subject is so important to them #RENationalPlan #TeamRE #RETeacher #Worldviews

Our @culhamstgabriel.bsky.social Year 2 leadership scholarship members just had a great community of practice on the curriculum & assessment review interim report. Really good understanding of change and influence. #TeamRE

What an absolutely brilliant day at @teachersofrme.bsky.social Festival of Learning yesterday. So many thought-provoking sessions and conversations. @fionajmoss.bsky.social, our Education and Programmes manager, also gave a wonderful, thoughtful talk on a religion and worldviews approach.

Really enjoyed speaking & having a stand at the STARME festival of learning. So many great conversations… #TeamRE

Susie Al-Qassab, lawyer at Bellevue Law, backs Lord_Bilimoria's #RE4Work campaign, and wants more young people receiving high-quality Religious Education in order to prepare them for the world of work. ⬇️ #Worldviews #TeamRE #RethinkRE

So pleased to have been at the RECouncil today to listen to Becky Francis& Vanessa Ogden. Vanessa so clearly understands the needs of all pupils in all schools, the importance of accountability, standards, finding settlement, reciprocity&human mutuality.She brought me to tears. #TeamRE

#TeamRE sign up 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 www.chester.ac.uk/about/facult...

‘Religious education (RE) is among six subjects for which recruitment targets have been increased.’ #TeamRE schoolsweek.co.uk/rise-in-teac...