How do you choose what religions to teach?
Is it just habit, or is there a strategy?

In our latest clip, Dr. James Holt discusses moving beyond the "Big Six" and why we need to stop just teaching the "sexy" bits of religion .

#RME #ReligiousEducation #TeacherTips #Curriculum #Worldviews

One of the biggest challenges in CfE? Progression.

We ask Ollie Bray how the Curriculum Improvement Cycle will finally align the Broad General Education (BGE) with the Senior Phase.

#PrimaryToSecondary #Transition #BGE #SeniorPhase #EducationScotland

The future of planning: Know 🧠 Do 🛠️ Understand 💡

We discuss the new "technical framework" for CfE. It’s moving away from endless lists of Es & Os towards clearer "Big Ideas."

#CurriculumDesign #TeachingResources #EducationInnovation #ScotEd

RME looks very different across Scotland right now.

Will the new cycle fix that variability? We discuss how the CIC aims to provide greater clarity and consistency while protecting local flexibility.

#RME #SubjectLeader #QualityEducation #EquityInEducation #CurriculumReview

How does a 10-year curriculum plan actually work?

It’s not happening overnight.

#EdLeadership #SchoolImprovement #EducationReform #PlanningAhead

What actually is the Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC)?

Ollie Bray explains it’s not just a quick fix—it’s a systematic, 10-year cycle to declutter and streamline Curriculum for Excellence (CfE).

#CurriculumImprovementCycle #CfE #ScottishTeachers #EdChatScot #EducationPolicy

RME is NOT just another social subject.

In this week’s episode, Ollie Bray (Strategic Director, Education Scotland) clears up the debate.

#RME #EducationScotland #CurriculumDesign #OllieBray #ScottishEducation #Podcast

Who is your "Dream Guest" to invite into the classroom?

As teachers, we sometimes feel like we have to be the expert on everything. But there is a special kind of magic that happens when a fresh face walks through the door.

#COP26 #ClimateJustice #ChristianAid #RME #GlobalCitizenship #Education

We are all tired. The idea of starting a new lunch club might make you want to cry.

But extra-curriculars don't have to be high-stress. In fact, they can be the best part of your week.

Listen to the full episode for more ideas on Amnesty International, LGBT groups, and more! Link in Bio. 🔗

Research Skills - Googles the question word-for-word. Copies the first sentence from Wikipedia. Job done.

👉 Full episode streaming now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

#Pedagogy #ResearchSkills #S1 #BGE #TeachingSkills #Literacy #RME #CurriculumDesign #TeacherToolkit

The irony of teaching in 2025 is that we are expected to teach pupils about Artificial Intelligence, "Fake News," and finding the truth in the media... while working in classrooms with technology from 2010.

🎧 Listen to the podcast via the link in my bio.

#EdTech #TeacherProblems

In the latest episode, we discuss a truly impactful resource. Stuart talks about his experience inviting speakers from Generation 2 Generation into his classroom.

🎙️ Link in bio to listen.

#HolocaustEducation #Gen2Gen #LivedExperience #RME #HistoryTeacher #S2 #BGE #TeachingResources #NeverAgain

In this weeks episode, you will hear why I am rubbish at helping with the School Show.

I tried. I really did.

In today’s brand NEW episode of What Even is RME?, I am joined by Stuart McKinlay - Chair of STARME @teachersofRME.

#RME #RMPS #TeacherConfessions #SchoolShow #DramaDept #ScottishEdu