For anyone else like me who has never heard of this # rechatuk ❤️

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Just add your thoughts and contributions to the discussion and use the hashtag #REchatUK

5 mins to go until the very first @natre-update.bsky.social chat goes live! Get the kettle on and then join @chrisnatre.bsky.social and I for the next hour to chat all things #RE and #SEND. Follow the hashtag #rechatuk See you there!

Wow #arieac still processing much of what was said on Thursday at our conference. I loved the fact we ended on practical ways we can enact much of what was said- places we can go and direct teachers for to find those diverse voices in RE..

Israel’s Defense Minister has once again threatened unlawful force against civilians, attempting to justify violence with baseless smears. We will not be intimidated. The 'Madleen' is a peaceful civilian vessel, unarmed and sailing in international waters with humanitarian aid and ...2/

Do join the Race and Education Film Club on Thursday 19th June from 5.30- 6.30 pm BST to discuss this term’s documentary ‘Deconstructing Karen’, which looks at the theme of whiteness and gender. free-dm or leave a message below for an invite. #antiracism #filmclub #whiteness #deconstructingkaren

Are you a teacher of #RME in #Scotland ? Would you like to network with like-minded teachers? Please drop me a DM or leave a reply below and I’ll explain how @natre.bsky.social can help to set this up. 🤩

After a LONG time, my head is starting to clear! Preps are under way for Season 4 of the #RaceAndEducationFilmClub. Watch this space for more info! Janet Orchard Alexandra Brown Merryn Davis

Wonderful to have the @oxfordinterfaith.bsky.social here on @bsky.app from a proud fellow! #theosky #philsky

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UN "Around 100 CHILDREN have either been killed or injured EVERY DAY since the ceasefire collapsed in Gaza." Nothing to see here - just over 15000 dead children. A stain on humanity.

Some great resources here 👇🏽

Lovely to have a visit of teachers from Esh C of E Primary School to explore our resources - they were very happy with what they took away! #TeamRE

Energy bills up 6.4% — while network providers raked in £4 billion in “excess” profits over four years. Water bills up 26% — while firms paid £78 billion in dividends since privatisation & racked up £64 billion in debt. End this scam. Bring water & energy into public ownership.

Dawn is genuinely one of my favourite humans. She’s been so kind and thoughtful to me, and she’s constantly in my thoughts. I really hope we can support her in some way during this difficult time. www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

If you’re still on twitter, we hope you can join @katiekatie84.bsky.social and @joanneharris-re.bsky.social for a special #REchatUK on Monday to discuss the interim report for the Curriculum and Assessment review. Find key extracts and questions here www.natre.org.uk/news/latest-...

Thank you SO much to the @natre-update.bsy.social gang for my flowers!! I love each and every one of you! I am honoured to work alongside the country’s finest RE folk and even more, blessed to call you my friends!! Kicking #cancer one step at a time!!

Sharing for the evening crowd. #TeamRE job opportunity in King’s Lynn Norfolk .

An important listen - deeply thoughtful, reflective and moving. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n...

Some book recommendations for primary schools working on anti-racist education.

Curriculum & Assessment Review interim report on primary assessment: *Generally tests work well for their purposes *GPS tests are probably not doing the right job *KS2 writing assessment is probably leading schools to focus on the wrong things and needs review. I agree. www.gov.uk/government/p...

I really like this free resource by Town End Research School on 'Readers Theatre' - a popular approach to develop reading fluency in the primary school classroom: d10a08pz293654.cloudfront.net/production/d...

It can be so hard if your child comes home and says they have experienced racism. What should you do? New Substack: open.substack.com/pub/bennieka...

Silencing Dissent: government measures and moral panic in the aftermath of the BLM resurgence journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Excellent article from @beckyfrancis.bsky.social

After a mini-hiatus, I bring you Episode 4 of The Unlearning micro-podcast, this time on letting go of ego in leadership in schools. Have a a listen: open.substack.com/pub/bennieka...

Running out of words….

Today is the UN International Day for Combating Islamophobia Will your school be acknowledging this day? It falls within Ramadhan and UK Muslim Heritage Month www.un.org/en/observanc...

Does choosing where your students are seated really matter? 🤔 Well, studies have found that it does! www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/psychol...

Are you interested in the latest research on the efficacy of social stories? There is an excellent critique here by Sophie Brinsmead, a 3rd year trainee. youtu.be/4J_3YV54AME and click on our blog to see the references and search strategy blog.soton.ac.uk/edpsych/

Latest post from @cultofpedagogy.bsky.social www.cultofpedagogy.com/dei-under-at... w/posts from me, Zaretta Hammond @gholdym.bsky.social @jamiladugan.bsky.social Shane Safir Katie Novak @nqcliteracy.bsky.social & more #languageaffirming #culturallyresponsive #pedagogy #UDL #cultivatinggenius

Thank you @re-mcgee.bsky.social This beauty just arrived- it sounds incredible!!! In return, I have sent you a book back 💕✊🏽 Thank you!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

I have so many more that I didn’t photograph… can I also recommend @karlduke8.bsky.social to #TeamRE

#TeamRE My old (and incredibly lovely) school needs some urgent RE cover from 17th March for a few weeks. Ideally to include GCSE and A-level, but there is flexibility. School is in Stratford-upon-Avon. DM me if interested. Honestly a joy to teach there.

Inspiring meeting with @culhamstgabriel.bsky.social Doctoral Scholars. Amazing range of studies Music & RE, disciplines in RE in foundation stage, looking forward to reading about discussing far right & teaching about LGBT+ in RE. See more. #TeamRE www.cstg.org.uk/scholarship-programmes/doctoral/

@natre-update.bsky.social Local Group leaders, do look out for the latest newsletter that went out today! Look out for the FREEBIES on offer!! Do also check out FREE training dates with @rehubs.bsky.social Remember to share the newsletter with all your group members 🤩 Thank you!

More waiting around- hope to get my treatment plan today. 🤞🏼 Getting some reading in while I’m in hospital. Interesting article that would go well with my Farmington research , which I pray my cancer won’t ruin as well!

A new blog on Diverse Educators site- Building Welcoming and Inclusive Spaces by Maslaha www.diverseeducators.co.uk/ramadhan-in-...

When I was told about my #breastcancer , many people said it was the best one to get as if it was a collectible hand bag. No cancer is good to get. Just saying However, science is a great thing -new discoveries are being made. Sharing this for those who may take comfort from it.

Are you an ECT or TWO who is #New2RE ? Make sure you take advantage of our free monthly subject knowledge webinars. Sign up for the next session with @deborahweston.bsky.social and guests exploring Jewish worldviews. Monday 10th March, 4-5.30pm www.natre.org.uk/membership/e...

@natre-update.bsky.social affiliated local group leaders, what would you like to see in my newsletters? What would be useful to help you in your role? #TeamRE #ReHubs

Soaking up these beautiful flowers while feeling anxious about tomorrow’s meeting with my oncologist. Hoping to have a surgery date! #KickOutCancer

Today’s light has been found in these lovely gifts from @buckbyfamily.bsky.social Thank you for caring! 💕

Ramadan is due to start next week (28th) Lewisham Islamic Centre have produced a 2025 guide for schools. Pass to your SLT/Heads of year/tutors etc. Includes dates and prayer times. ugc.production.linktr.ee/5ee79e8f-3ab... #TeamRE

Just the pic I need for today as I get ready to go to hospital for yet more test results! #catsky

My pain threshold is being well and truly tested at the mo. Today I had 5 biopsies while being hemmed in a mammogram machine. Meanwhile, my cancer has grown! Another waiting game to get plan B details. Today’s positive takeaway was that the sun was shining!