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A Teacher's Advocacy Toolkit
Religious Education (RE) is a statutory requirement in all state-funded schools in England. It develops pupils’ knowledge and understanding of both religious and non-religious worldviews. In addition, it fosters critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and cultural awareness, preparing students for life and work in a diverse society. This toolkit provides legal backing, key arguments, and advocacy strategies to defend RE’s place on the timetable.
£CALL Out of stock3.5 Case study 2: The role of the Gurdwara for Sikhs (IW05)
Investigating Worldviews vol 5: Investigating Sikh Worldviews. Resource 3.6 The role of the Gurdwara for Sikhs. Student pages, pp. 22-23 in book.
£CALL Out of stockDiscussion points of the Curriculum and Assessment Review
This is PowerPoint version of the prompts that are on the website, could be used for an end of year discussion and review of the curriculum, or for a departmental meeting at the start of the Autumn term.
£CALL Out of stockGrading Severity at Key Stage 4: Implications for Religious Studies
Key findings of the FFT Education Datalab report published on 7 May 2025 provides fresh insight into the grading landscape at Key Stage 4. Of particular note is the performance of pupils in GCSE Religious Studies (RS) compared to English Language and Maths—subjects often considered benchmark qualifications.
£CALL Out of stockUMUI Secondary Vol 2 Resource 1.11 Muslim Youth Survey 2024: advantages & disadvantages
Understanding Muslims, Understanding Islam, Secondary Volume 2 Unit 1: resource sheet 1.11 (2 pages). Age group: 11-14. Interviewees in a survey of young British Muslims respond about the advantages and disadvantages of being a Muslim. Lesson plans, background knowledge for teachers and further resources are provided in the secondary Understanding Muslims, Understanding Islam packages available for purchase from the RE Today online shop.
£CALL Out of stockCancel culture in the classroom: patriarchal influence and gender roles (RET 42.3)
Document supporting Michelle Sullivan's article 'Cancel culture in the classroom' (REtoday, Summer 2025 issue). Thinking through gender issues in the RE classroom: How have patriarchal views on gender influenced our society? How may have Genesis 3 influenced views on gender roles?
£CALL Out of stockAmazing Grace: Christian musical worship PPT (RET 42.3)
PPT which supports the REtoday article '"I once was lost, but now I’m found." Use the Christian hymn "Amazing Grace" to teach the concept of worship' article by Lat Blaylock (Summer 2025 issue).
£CALL Out of stockAmazing Grace: Annotating exercise template (RET 42.3)
Template for annotating exercise, as suggested in the REtoday article '"I once was lost, but now I’m found." Use the Christian hymn "Amazing Grace" to teach the concept of worship' by Lat Blaylock (Summer 2025 issue).
£CALL Out of stockHow I assess Religion and Worldviews in the Primary School
How I teach resource series written by NATRE Executive. Sarah Dennis - Primary HL/TA, RE Lead & Nicki Bonell - Primary Teacher, RE Lead.
£CALL Out of stockTruth and interpretation: video of Martha (RET 42.2)
PPT with video of sixth-form student Martha talking about truth and interpretation, which supports her REtoday article 'A student's perspective: ethics and AI' article (Spring 2025 issue).
£CALL Out of stockUMUI Secondary Vol 1: Resource 1.15 The voices of young Muslims on the Qur'an
Understanding Muslims, Understanding Islam, Secondary Volume 1 Unit 1: resource sheet 1.15. Age group: 11-14. Young Muslim interviewees share their thoughts about the Qur'an. Lesson plans, background knowledge for teachers and further resources are provided in the secondary Understanding Muslims, Understanding Islam packages available for purchase from the RE Today online shop.
£CALL Out of stockJury duty PPT (RET 42.1)
PPT for use in the classroom, which supports the REtoday 'Worldviews and jury duty' article (Autumn 2024 issue).
£CALL Out of stockBig Picture: Mikono Project PPT (RET 42.2)
PPT titled 'Mikono Crafts - A way for refugees in Nairobi, Kenya to make a living' which supports Lat Blaylock's Big Picture article in REtoday (Spring 2025 issue) 'Death and Resurrection in Kenya: the Mikono Project'. The PPT contains discussion and task ideas for the classroom, and images used by kind permission of the Jesuit Refugee Service.
£CALL Out of stockBursaries appear to have boosted the number of trainee teachers of RE in England in 2024/5
Report and figures showing a rise in the number of teacher training in England.
£CALL Out of stockTeaching respect: approaching issues of gay sexuality.
A copy of the article by Christine Paul on pages 30-31.
£CALL Out of stockChristian concepts: definitions worksheet (RET 42.1)
Multi-page worksheet for use in the classroom, which supports the REtoday 'Life is a pilgrimage' article (Autumn 2024 issue). The Archbishop of York presents explanations of Christian concepts in his book 'P is for Pilgrim'; students can present their own thinking for a define, compare and improve exercise. Seven of the Archbishop's 'definitions' can be found in the REtoday article, others are in the book 'P is for Pilgrim'.
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