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Geraldine Yates @re-with-gerriy.bsky.social · May 15

Great Local Groups meeting on AI just now ! Thank you to all who organised this and especially to those who presented -it was really informative😊
@re-mcgee.bsky.social
@jigsaweducation.bsky.social
@karenza.bsky.social
@chrisnatre.bsky.social

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Karen Steele @karensteele.bsky.social · Apr 22

#TeamRE although the focus here is Geography, so much applies to RE. I’m not sure if things really are worse or if being older makes it feel that way, but we certainly need to help kids to navigate what can seem like a desperate state of affairs www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

How can we teach students to be hopeful in today's troubled world?

The world can feel like a hopeless place at the moment, but we owe it to our students to give them the same sense of optimism that we had when we were at school, says Mark Enser

www.tes.com

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Karen Steele @karensteele.bsky.social · Apr 22

I always find listening to Steven Pinker helps me feel a bit better www.bbc.co.uk/videos/crgk6...

Psychologist Steven Pinker argues that life is getting better

In this opinion piece, psychologist and writer Steven Pinker argues that life is improving – not just in the West, but worldwide.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · Apr 21

Pope Francis used his final public address to call for a ceasefire in Gaza: “Unarmed civilians are subjected to bombings and shootings. It is terrorism.”

Even in hospital, he checked in daily on Gaza’s Christian community.

The world has lost a brave voice for peace and justice.

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Karen Steele @karensteele.bsky.social · Apr 21

#TeamRE Chester webinars for A-Level RS. Sign up here: www.chester.ac.uk/about/events...

Events | University of Chester

www.chester.ac.uk

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Saima Saleh @saimasaleh.bsky.social · Apr 17

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. 🤩

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Chris Giles @chrisnatre.bsky.social · Mar 30

Roy, thanks for letting us know. Thinking of you both ❤️

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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · Mar 30

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-...

#REchatUK to Explore the Interim Curriculum and Assessment Review for Religious Education

www.natre.org.uk

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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · Mar 23

Have you read the interim report for the Curriculum and Assessment review? We have put together 5 extracts and suggested questions for you to talk to your colleagues about. We will then have a special series of #REchatUK discussions during the week beginning 31st March
#TeamRE

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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · Mar 25

A small victory, but worthy of celebrating. We have been successful in getting the DfE to amend the Initial Teacher Training Statutory Guidance

www.gov.uk/government/p...

#TeamRE

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Chris Giles @chrisnatre.bsky.social · Mar 22

A privilege be interview on behalf of @natre-update.bsky.social to promote RE, training, bursaries and a national content standard based on the recent interim report. x.com/UCBNewsTeam/...

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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · Mar 19

NATRE welcomes the interim report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review which highlights some of the challenges facing RE. Read our full statement here www.natre.org.uk/news/latest-...

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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · Mar 22

An important question here from Bishop Michael Ipgrave - What steps are the government taking to increase the number of teachers who are properly trained to teach RE?

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Becky Francis @beckyfrancis.bsky.social · Mar 18

The next stage of the Curriculum and Assessment Review will look to create a more inclusive and fair system, address subject-specific challenges, and assess available pathways beyond GCSEs.

Find out more ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/p...

Curriculum and Assessment Review: interim report

An independent review of the curriculum and assessment system in England, with statistical analysis.

www.gov.uk

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RE Hubs @rehubs.bsky.social · Mar 6

Looking for a new RE job? Promotion? Moving?

There are a nice range of jobs being shared on our jobs page at the moment. You can also add your vacancy for FREE!
www.re-hubs.uk/re-jobs/ #TeamRE

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RE Hubs @rehubs.bsky.social · Mar 12

Getting to Know the RE Quality Mark

A chance to meet the REQM team and experienced assessors, to exchange ideas with award schools, and to ask questions about the REQM process @RECouncil

18th March 4pm

www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-to...

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Blake Harvard @blakeharvard.bsky.social · Mar 13

What We Retrieve Matters

Does information related to explicitly retrieved content experience the positive outcomes of the testing effect?

theeffortfuleducator.com/2025/02/24/w...

What We Retrieve Matters - The Effortful Educator

Does information related to explicitly retrieved content experience the positive outcomes of the testing effect?

theeffortfuleducator.com

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Culham St Gabriel's @culhamstgabriel.bsky.social · Mar 10

Registered for our Oracy In Conversation event yet? Meet Azaan Akbar who is on our panel. Azaan is Newham School Council Network Lead and on our Leadership Programme! Azaan recently led an excellent session on oracy in RE at #StrictlyRE @natre-update.bsky.social
Event sign-up: ow.ly/TkrN50V9Jmt

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Carl Hendrick @carlhendrick.substack.com · Mar 10

carlhendrick.substack.com/p/what-is-le...

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Mary Myatt @marymyatt.bsky.social · Mar 9

Headlines from researchEd Brum!

Just great to see so many lovely peeps in person Headlines from researchEd Brum!

open.substack.com/pub/marymyat...

Claire Stoneman and Rachael Atton

@chrisnatre.bsky.social
@dlmartin85.bsky.social
@jamespmurphy.bsky.social
Jess Rennie

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Headlines from researchEd Brum!

Well hello there, and welcome to update #119!

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Chris Giles @chrisnatre.bsky.social · Mar 8

Is there a Finish 'miracle'? There has been a coherent and consistent improvement in the education system in this country. Let's celebrate it. @tombennett71.bsky.social #rEDBrum

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Chris Giles @chrisnatre.bsky.social · Mar 8

demonstrating sesimeme.com a conversation tool that coaches you live. @kevinmcl.bsky.social #rEDBrum

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Caroline Spalding @mrsspalding.bsky.social · Mar 8

Things are back to normal after Covid… except they’re not.

Great to hear about sustainableschoolleadership.uk

#rEDBrum

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Chris Giles @chrisnatre.bsky.social · Mar 8

@kevinmcl.bsky.social speaking on what is AI? We cannot ignore it, it's not going to replace us, so let's embrace it. Have you ever used rehearsal tools in power point? That's AI Did you know most recent phones have built in AI software to make us look more beautiful? That's also AI. #rEDBrum

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Chris Giles @chrisnatre.bsky.social · Mar 8

Really enjoying listening to @clivehill.bsky.social
arguing you cannot teach employability skills. How do we best integrate careers into curriculum planning, problem solving, and tutor time? How do we get employers into schools more? #rEDBrum Practical strategies listed in the picture for schools

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