Free NATRE resources

Academies and RE NATRE
Statement from the DfE about the legal requirement for RE in Academies.
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Glossary of terms QCDA
A glossary of key terms in Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism.
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Interpreting the GCSE Humanities data NATRE
A short report from NATRE outlining the GCSE data for History, Geography and RE, indicating the true picture.
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Meet Kian - a Baha'i RE Today Services
A short interview with Kian, a 10-year-old Baha'i, from 'Exploring Religion Around Me: listening to children speak',ed. Joyce mackley, ISBN 978-1-904024-96-5.
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Multi Faith Conference RE Today Services
Article celebrating the success of a multi faith conference for 160 primary pupils.
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NATRE / REC joint letter to Ofsted NATRE
Letter sent by NATRE and the REC to Sir Michael Wilshaw, HMCI on 18 January 2012 regarding Religious Education.
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NATRE's response to the White Paper NATRE
The Chair's letter to Michael Gove expressing concern at the non-inclusion of RE as a Humanity in the proposed English Baccalaureate.
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Ofsted Grade Descriptors Ofsted
Generic grade descriptors and supplementary subject-specific guidance for inspectors on making judgements during visits to schools. Useful for all RE subject leaders.
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Religious believers visiting schools NATRE
Guidance and a code of conduct.
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Religious education guidance in English schools 2010 DCSF
Non-statutory guidance for RE in English schools, published January 2010. This guidance replaces Circular 1/94 with regard to guidance on RE. Pages 26 - 30 are of particular relevance to schools. NATRE is pleased to be able to endorse the new RE Guidance from the DCSF, replacing the Religious Education elements of circular 1/94, which we believe will be helpful to teachers, schools, governors, SACREs and anyone who has a role in planning and teaching RE. The new Guidance will support those working to enrich the learning experience for young people in our schools and encourage spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. It reflects an emphasis on the diversity of beliefs to be studied within a broad and balanced curriculum, while allowing opportunities for the personal development and wellbeing of young people.
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Report on Impact of EBacc on RE NATRE
Report on NATRE's survey of 2000 secondary schools in May 2011 aboutr theimpact of the EBacc on RE.
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Research Poster: Giving voice to 'the silent majority' NATRE
"Giving voice to ‘the silent minority’: the experience of religious students in secondary school religious education lessons" is a research poster based on research undertaken by Dan Moulin, doctoral researcher at Oxford University Department of Education, in 2011.
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Schools White Paper 2010 DfE
The Importance of Teaching - the Schools White Paper 2010, published 24 November.
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SMSC - Guidance for Ofsted Inspectors 2012 Ofsted
Subsidiary Guidance issued to Ofsted Inspectors for Section 5 inspections of schools and academies. Includes reference to SMSC and the curriculum.
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Somebody's Elses Shoes NATRE
Case Study: developing a compelling learning experience by Helen Simpson, Plumstead Manor School.
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Survey: Impact of the EBacc on RE NATRE
Final analysis of NATRE's survey of 900 secondary teachers of RE undertaken in January 2011 in response to the introdcution of the EBacc.
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The Assessment Foci for APP in RE NATRE
The Assessment Foci for APP in RE.
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Transforming Religious Education Ofsted report 2010 Ofsted
Ofsted's 2010 report on Religious Education based on research in 30 primary and 30 secondary schools over three years.
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Warwick University Research: Materials to teach about world religions in schools in England. DCSF
The final report of Warwick University's research project for the DCSF, published January 2010.
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Using personal photography in the classroom as a compelling conceptual enquiry stimulus NATRE
Case Study: developing a compelling learning experience by Rebecca Costambeys, Costello Technology College.
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