NATRE
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The subject association for teachers of religious education
Voting is now open for the NATRE Executive Election 2027–30 If you’re a current NATRE member, you can vote. Simply rank the candidates in the order you’d like them to be elected. #TeamRE Read the candidate statements and vote here 👇🏼 natre.org.uk/about-natre/natre-executive/natre-election-2027-30/
👩🎓Every child deserves an expert teacher, including RE. But with specialist RE teacher numbers falling, are we giving the subject, and our pupils, the support they deserve? Read Katie Freeman’s full blog here: natre.org.uk/news/children-deserve-expert-teachers-in-every-subject-including-re/ #TeamRE
Local media and school reports are highlighting the achievements of students studying A’ level Religious Studies - and the teachers who have supported them along the way. #TeamRE Do you have an A’ level RS success story from your school? We’d love to hear about it. Share your story in the comments 👇
A-level RS entries have fallen for the 5th consecutive year. But behind the figures is a bigger concern - students cannot choose a subject their school cannot offer. #TeamRE 👉🏼 natre.org.uk/news/lack-of-re-specialists-in-schools-means-students-unable-to-take-the-subject-at-a-level-says-sector
Whatever pathway young people choose, they'll need to make ethical decisions, work with people from different backgrounds and act with integrity. These aren't optional soft skills, they're essential. High-quality #ReligiousEducation helps prepare pupils for work and life #TeamRE
With the government paying more attention to vocational education we thought it might be useful to talk about the value of RE for working life. Anyone have any examples? #TeamRE
SAVE THE DATE: Inter Faith Week for Schools 2026 📅8 - 15 November 2026 🔗 https://www.re-hubs.uk/about/re-hubs-news/inter-faith-week-for-schools-2026/
📢 Calling all primary teachers! Your voice matters. Complete NATRE's anonymous Primary RE Survey and help shape decisions on curriculum, teacher training and support for RE. It only takes a few minutes, but closes 31 July. 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/3B7VF2R #TeamRE
NATRE has published a teacher briefing on the consultation process relating to the future of Religious Education within the National Curriculum. Read the briefing here: natre.org.uk/news/national-curriculum-and-religious-education-teacher-briefing/ #ReligiousEducation #TeamRE
Could you help shape the future of Religious Education? Nominations are now open for serving teachers of RE / RVE / RME to join the NATRE Executive for 2027–2030. 📅 Deadline: 31 July 2026 Find out more - natre.org.uk/about-natre/natre-executive/nominate-a-colleague-for-natre-exec-2027-2030/
Sign up for this free webinar exploring Islam. Suitable for any teacher of RE who wants to build their faith literacy and confidence 👉🏼 natre.org.uk/courses-and-events/free-webinar-building-faith-literacy-and-confidence-in-the-classroom/ Thursday 9th July
🙌 🎉 👏 This month, our theme for #REchatUK is ‘Celebrating RE’. We are currently trialing different platforms for our chats, so this month’s discussion will be held over on Facebook. #TeamRE Hope to see you there!👇 🔗 facebook.com/share/1CXujfRnXU/?mibextid=wwXIfr
#TeamRE We are delighted to share today’s news from the Secretary of State for Education. Find the full article on NATRE’s latest news natre.org.uk/news/a-step-forward-for-re-government-includes-subject-in-september-curriculum-consultation/
There’s lots of fantastic reasons to #getintoteaching - if you want to find out more about routes into teaching #religiouseducation, there’s still time to sign up for tomorrow’s free webinar with practising teachers natre.org.uk/courses-and-events/graduates-teach-re-september-2026-theres-still-time/
Who can train to teach RE? 🤔 More people than you think! You don't need to be religious or have a Theology degree. Providers want curious minds from a range of backgrounds. Requirements: An undergraduate degree (usually 2:2+), GCSE Grade 4/C in English & Maths #getintoteaching
We are getting closer to announcing details of NATRE’s annual #StrictlyRE conference for 2027. Make sure you save the date! #TeamRE
We need more RE teachers to help ensure every child has access to high quality RE. If you know someone who might be interested in training as an RE teacher, please let them know about our webinar on 2nd July natre.org.uk/courses-and-events/graduates-teach-re-september-2026-theres-still-time/ #TeamRE
Graduates! Teach RE September 2026? There's still time. – NATRE
Date: 02 July 17.00 - 18.00
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Nominations are open for serving teachers who are interested in forming the next NATRE executive committee. Applications must be submitted by July 31st. Find out more about what is involved and how to apply here natre.org.uk/about-natre/natre-executive/nominate-a-colleague-for-natre-exec-2027-2030/
NATRE will be attending the Labour & Conservative Party conferences representing the RE Policy Unit and the RE Council . Please help this important work by contacting your MP and encouraging them to talk to us about the importance of high quality RE for all pupils. #TeamRE
Nominations are now open for serving teachers of RE / RVE / RME to join the next NATRE executive committee. Find all the details on our website natre.org.uk/about-natre/natre-executive/nominate-a-colleague-for-natre-exec-2027-2030/ #TeamRE
The next #New2RE webinar will be held on 8th June at 4pm. These are free for primary and secondary ECTs and secondary teachers with other specialisms who are new to teaching RE. This month we are also inviting ITT! Register here to be sent the link 👉🏼 natre.org.uk/courses-and-events/new2re/
Thinking about a career in teaching? RE is a fantastic subject to teach. From career pathways to funding opportunities, this guidance explains how to become an RE teacher and why it matters. #getintoteaching natre.org.uk/how-do-i-bec...
How do I become an RE teacher? – NATRE
Karen Steele offers seven reasons why becoming an RE teacher is a great career choice.
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Nominations are now open for serving teachers of RE / RVE / RME to join the next NATRE executive committee. Find all the details on our website natre.org.uk/about-natre/natre-executive/nominate-a-colleague-for-natre-exec-2027-2030/ Feel free to message us with any further questions
If you enjoyed tonight’s #REchatUK, make sure you read this article in the summer edition of RE Today - sent out to all NATRE members
Thanks for joining us for tonight’s #REchatUK. Let us know what you thought of us holding the chat here - was it a success?
And our final question for tonight’s #REchatUK - share your best strategies for adaptive teaching in RE
