SACRE online events for RE - March – July 2024
Headteacher briefing: Meeting the statutory requirements to provide high quality religious education.
According to Ofsted’s annual report (Nov 2023) “RE in schools is generally of poor quality. Although it is a statutory subject, schools often consider RE as an afterthought. As a subject on the curriculum, it is under-valued. RE is a complex subject… All pupils should develop a broad and secure knowledge of the complexity of religious and non-religious traditions.”
Outline:
- Why RE is too important to ignore
- What are the issues?
- Oxfordshire Standing Advisory Council on RE’s (SACRE) Agreed Syllabus
- How can we improve the quality of RE so that our pupils and students are well-prepared for life in an increasingly complex and diverse world?
Description:
This is a free webinar led by Bill Moore, Adviser to SACRE, for Primary, Secondary and Special School Headteachers of LA Maintained Schools, Academies and Free Schools. It will be in the form of a presentation with discussion and questions. We will discuss the statutory nature of RE in the curriculum and the bigger picture of what it has to offer our young people, our schools and our society. You will have a brief overview of the Oxfordshire Agreed Syllabus, its remit, vision and rationale. Finally, we will explore how we can improve the quality of RE in Oxfordshire schools.
Outcomes:
You will have a better understanding of the nature and importance of RE in the school curriculum and how to support your RE lead in providing a coherent and meaningful RE curriculum for your pupils and students.
Booking Information:
Booking is online. This is a free event. Choose one of two dates.
Audience:
Maintained LA schools, VC Schools, Academies and Free Schools
Primary, Secondary and Special School Headteachers / SLT with responsibility for Curriculum
Primary Subject Leads on-line Networks March 2024 and June 2024
A free CPD opportunity to meet with other RE Co-ordinators and Bill Moore, the SACRE RE Adviser.
Outline:
- Agreed Syllabus – questions and feedback
- Sharing practice and resources
- Local and National updates
- CPD needs
- Best use of networks?
Description:
SACRE is offering termly networks for Primary RE leads to share and discuss best practice in RE, raise issues facing RE in schools and the sharing of resources. There are two dates to choose from each term to allow more opportunity to join one of them. This will prove to be valuable CPD and an opportunity to contribute to the development of RE in our schools.
Outcomes:
- You will learn from other RE leaders and be up-dated on support available locally and nationally
- You will have the opportunity to share your own practice
- You will be better able to develop your school’s RE curriculum
Booking Information:
Booking is online. This is a free online event. Choose one of two dates each term.
Spring Term 2024
Summer Term 2024
Audience:
Primary RE Leads in Maintained LA schools, VC Schools, Academies and Free Schools
Secondary Subject Leads on-line Network Tues 2nd July 2024
A free CPD opportunity to meet with other RE Leads and teachers and Bill Moore, the SACRE RE Adviser.
Outline:
- Agreed Syllabus – questions and feedback
- Sharing practice and resources
- Local and National updates
- CPD needs
- Best use of networks?
Description:
SACRE is offering this network for Primary RE leads and teachers to share and discuss best practice in RE, raise issues facing RE in schools and the sharing of resources. This will prove to be valuable CPD and an opportunity to contribute to the future development of RE in Oxfordshire.
Outcomes:
- You will learn from other RE leaders and be up-dated on support available locally and nationally.
- You will have the opportunity to share your own practice
- You will be better able to develop your school’s RE curriculum
- You will contribute to the future development of RE
Booking Information:
Booking is online. This is a free online event.
Audience:
Secondary RE Leads and teachers in Maintained LA schools, VC Schools, Academies and Free Schools