RE NEWS AUTUMN 2016 EDITION Training & Resource Edition Welcome to this Autumn’s fabulous addition of RE NEWS. Here you can find out about up and coming events, useful resources and some great activities for the Staff Room. Each addition will focus on a different area to help enhance your knowledge. Diocesan Training can be found by clicking the link below: http://www.oxford.anglican.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/CPD-programme- 2016_17.pdf or The CPD booklet which has been sent to schools To book any of these training courses please contact Donna Finlay via E mail [email protected] or 01865 208272 1 Contents Up & Coming CPD Courses. ............................................... 3 RE Network Meetings ....................................................... 4 National Training Opportunities Part 1 ............................. 5 National Training Opportunities Part 2 ............................. 6 National Training Opportunities Part 3 ............................. 7 Where to look for RE Support part 1 ................................. 8 Where to look for RE Support part 2 ................................. 9 New Resources for Primary Schools ................................ 10 Resources for Secondary Schools .................................... 11 An After Thought............................................................. 12 2 Up & Coming CPD Courses. Enquiry Based Bible Teaching This is a one-day course exploring ways of using the Bible in class. Delegates will look at concepts, narratives and values and how the Bible can support the teaching of Christianity 22nd September, 9.30-3.30 Warfield Church, Church Lane, Warfield, RG42 6EE Schools in Diocesan SLA: £90 + VAT Schools not in Diocesan SLA: £135 + VAT So you’re the new RE Subject leader This one-day course is designed for anyone who has recently taken on the role of RE Subject leader and wishes to explore ways to make the most of the exciting opportunities it opens up. 7th October 9.30-3.30 Church House Oxford, Langford Locks, Kidlington, OX5 1GF Schools in Diocesan SLA: £90 + VAT Schools not in Diocesan SLA: £135 = VAT RE Central – RE Conference This conference will focus on encounter with believers in the classroom and will feature national speakers including Dilwyn Hunt, Kathryn Wright and Julia Diamond-Conway. There will be 4 workshop/discussion groups as well as a keynote and short plenary. 17th March 9.30-3.30 Oxford Belfry Hotel, Milton Common, Thame, OX9 2JW Schools in Diocesan SLA: £125 + VAT Schools not in Diocesan SLA: £150 Understanding Christianity The newest RE resource from RE Today and the Church of England, the Understanding Christianity materials are only available to those who participate in 15 hours of training. The aim of the course is to revolutionise the way that Christianity is taught in schools, ensuring that it raises biblical and religious literacy. Exploring 8 key concepts and using big questions it deals with the salvation narrative that underpins much Christian teaching. This will be session 1 of 3 and attendance at all three is essential for gaining access to the full range of materials. 5th or 15th May 2017 9.30-4 (TBC) Location - Church House Oxford Schools in Diocesan SLA: TBC - Schools not in Diocesan SLA: TBC Cohort 1 (Cohort 2 is planned to start in autumn 2017) 3 RE Network Meetings The focus at each of these meetings will be on the latest developments in RE, resources, assessment and we would particularly like people to share examples of good practice. These meetings are for you so if you have ideas or requests for a particular topic, please let me Anne Andrews know and we will endeavour to tackle all your requests. Please make sure that you book in plenty of time for the sessions you wish to attend Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes: * Meetings from 3.45pm-5.15pm Please book with: [email protected] Hazlemere School, Amersham Road, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, HP15 7PZ Autumn: 11/10 /16 Spring: 18/01/17 Summer: 26/04/17 St Mary & St Giles CE Junior School, King George Crescent, Stony Stratford, MK11 1EF Autumn: 23/11/16 Spring: 09/03/17 Summer: 06/06/17 Weston Turville School, School Approach, Main Street, Weston Turville, HP22 5RW Autumn: 01/11/16 Spring: 06/02/17 Summer: 22/05/17 Oxfordshire: *Please book with: [email protected] Meetings are from 3.45-5.15 St John the Evangelist CE Primary School, Bluebell Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1JF Autumn: 6/10/16 Spring: 02/02/17 Summer: 18/05/17 Benson CE Primary School, Oxford Road, Benson, Oxfordshire, OX10 6LX Autumn: 04/10/16 Spring: 31/01/17 Summer: 23/05/17 Church House Oxford, Langford Locks, Kidlington, OX5 1GF Autumn: 27/09/16 Spring: 25/01/17 Summer: 09/05/17 St Edburg`s CE Primary School, Pioneer Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 1BF Autumn: 09/11/16 Deddington CE Primary School, Earls Lane, Deddington, Nr Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 0TJ Dates to follow Abingdon St Nicolas CE Primary School, Boxhill Walk, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 1HB Autumn: 10/11/16 Berkshire * Please Book Through the Appropriate LA - from 4.15pm-5.30pm Bracknell Forest – Easthampstead Park Education Centre, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3DB Autumn: 10/11/16 Spring: 22/02/17 Summer: 25/05/17 RBWM: Meetings from 4-5.30 Other dates to follow Autumn 15/11/16 Wraysbury Primary School, Welley Road Staines, TW19 5DJ 4 National Training Opportunities Part 1 If you are reading this newsletter, then you are probably teaching RE already; like many RE teachers though you may feel that you don’t really know as much as you would like about the subject. If that describes you, then TEACH RE may be just the course for you. Do you feel that you have to teach about religions and world views that you know little about? Would you like to explore new ways of applying subject knowledge about religions and beliefs to actual classroom practice? There are 4 different courses to choose from, according to your needs and each course has 3 pathways: standard, fast track or super-fast track. Most courses have 3 or 4 modules. Find out more information on the Teach RE website: www.teachre.co.uk 1. Teach RE Subject Knowledge This course is aimed at those who are about to embark on initial teacher training to become secondary school RE teachers. This course focuses specifically on developing subject knowledge. The modules take the form or essays and PowerPoint presentations. Cost: £150 Note: If you want to supplement this course with further subject knowledge modules, please speak to the course director when you register. 2. Teach RE Complete This course is for primary and secondary teachers working in all phases of education. It can be tailored to subject leaders who want to work towards RE Quality Mark, or can support a teacher who has another specialism and is required to teach GCSE Religious Studies. The course aims at helping all those who want to understand the purpose of RE, as well as developing different areas of expertise. Cost: £150 3.Teach RE Module Only This course is for serving secondary teachers who want to improve their subject knowledge to teach specific aspects of the GCSE and A level specifications. It is not available to those without qualified teacher status. Cost: £70 per module (up to a maximum of two modules) 4.Teach RE LITE This course is for those currently undertaking primary initial teaching training or for those in their NQT year in a primary school or academy. The course helps those entering the primary teaching profession to understand the purpose of RE and how to teach it effectively. Cost: £90 Further details about the course can be found by downloading the trainee handbook. You can also email [email protected] for more information “I would thoroughly recommend the course to anyone wanting to increase their subject knowledge or confidence in RE. The support you get from Culham St Gabriel’s and from the tutor you are linked to is excellent and I can assure you that the benefits will be immeasurable!” Rhiannon Love, Senior Lecturer in Teacher Development, responsible for Primary RE and Philosophy for Children (P4C) on the BEd/MEd and PG programmes at Winchester University. 5 National Training Opportunities Part 2 Masters in Education 3forRE Scheme Are you teaching Religious Education (RE) in a Primary, secondary or special school in the UK? Are you hoping to become a subject leader or co-ordinator, or Head of an RE Department? Are you looking for affordable, accredited professional development? The 3forRE Scheme helps by highlighting Masters programmes that are part-time, classroom-relevant, research- informed and well evaluated. RE teachers taking these programmes go on to form the next-generation leadership of the RE professional community locally and nationally. The Masters programmes offer a research-informed, inspection-relevant critical perspective on how to improve RE. They deliver up to date insights on current research and policy developments such as the Religion and Society project and the RE Council’s National Curriculum Framework for RE. The Masters programmes are relevant for many different school contexts including academies, community schools and schools with a religious character. A Masters programme – is it for me? Yes, it could be for you if you want to: · Use research and critical perspectives to improve the quality of RE teaching in your school; · Understand how the purpose, planning, teaching and assessment of RE have changed in the light of national and international developments; · Work with other professionals in RE and other subjects to become part of the wider discussion about RE, and disseminate improvement; · Develop your CV and prepare for greater responsibility as a subject coordinator or head of department. How could a Masters programme help me improve RE? The programmes in the 3forRE Scheme are specially chosen because they use research and inspection evidence to address the recurrent national weaknesses in RE by promoting: · Appropriate breadth and depth in subject knowledge; · Clear understanding of the purpose and pedagogy of RE; · Assessment, attainment, feedback and pupil progress; · Leadership capacity.