Scottish Teachers Association of RME
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Scottish Teachers Association of RME, REREC, RMPS and associated Subjects. The professional voice of RME teachers in Scotland. www.starme.co.uk SCIO SCO54276
STARME Members: We’ve switched email providers! Check your spam/junk folders for our latest update and add hello@starme.co.uk to your safe list. 📧 Give this post a like if you've received the latest update 👍 #RMPS #Philosophy #EducationScotland #STARME
🎥 Resource Spotlight: BBC Prayer & Reflection Our friends at the Scottish Association of Mosques have shared a fantastic resource for RME/RMPS classrooms. 🕌 Also features: ⛪️ St Giles Cathedral ☸️ Samye Ling Monastery Watch here: buff.ly/opmLCGQ #RME #RMPS
Prayer and Reflection - Series 1: 11. Glasgow Central Mosque
Glasgow Central Mosque welcomes us for Jummah, the congregational prayer in Islam, observed every Friday.
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🚨 NEXT WEEK: Philosophy in Secondary Schools 🚨 Join Jonas Christensen (George Watson’s College) for a Speed Meet on introducing Philosophy to your curriculum—from BGE to SQA certification. 📅 Wed 14th Jan | 3.35pm 🔗 Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #RE #RMPS #Philosophy
RMPS in the News: Addressing the Tragedy at Bondi Beach 👉 Read the full "RMPS in the News" guide here: starme.co.uk/2025/12/16/b... #RMPS #ReligiousEducation #Antisemitism #EducationAgainstHate #TeacherResources #BondiBeach #MoralPhilosophy
Looking for the perfect end-of-term activity that is fun and meaningful? We are delighted to share a brand new RMPS Escape Room: "The Christmas Conundrum," created by the brilliant STARME member Sarah Blair! starme.co.uk/2025/12/15/f... #RMPS #RME #TeachersOfRME #ChristmasEscapeRoom
The Children’s Bill is at Stage 2 in the Scottish Parliament. Despite MSP support to separate RME & RO, the Bill still retains the outdated right to WITHDRAW from RME. This risks the subject's future. 🔗 Full position & email template: buff.ly/6CxZEwy #STARME #RME
RMPS in Action! 🧠 Following our post on RMPS in the News, we're sharing a practical classroom example: using the Scottish assisted dying debate to teach sanctity of life vs. personal autonomy. See how we structured the lesson for deep analysis and respectful debate: starme.co.uk/2025/11/28/r...
❓ How do you make RMPS "come alive" for your students? We believe the answer is in the news! Our latest post, RMPS in the News: Bringing Real-World Relevance into the Classroom, shares practical ways to use current events 🔗 Read our ideas here: buff.ly/6ci063u
⚠️ URGENT: RME Teachers & Supporters! The debate on the Children (RME Withdrawal) Bill is MONDAY, NOV 25TH. The window to influence MSPs is closing fast! Full guide & template:https://buff.ly/t3F7j3n
Boost Your RMPS Department's Presence! STARME Member Marilyn Hamilton shares a little insight into how and why it is important to increase your footfall in RMPS. buff.ly/7X0KtOY #Education #EthicsCup
Remember Gillian Dunsmuir's brilliant Keynote at the Festival of Learning? 🤩 Gillian is building a vital Teacher Toolkit based on your effective classroom strategies. 👉 Help shape the future of RMPS teaching! Fill out her survey by 12th December. 🔗 starme.co.uk/2025/11/12/h... #RMPS
Stuck with an amazing RME idea but zero time to develop it? ⏰ The Farmington Scholarship is your answer! Gain funded time to research your passion—from developing lessons to an IDL project or focusing on attainment. Plus, attend an incredible conference at Oxford University! 🤯 buff.ly/TSdbHAH
Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty Bill is advancing in the Scottish Parliament. We've provided our insights to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice committee. Read our full response on our website. www.starme.co.uk
📢 Important Update for STARME Affiliates! As STARME is now a registered charity, all members must re-enroll and submit a new registration form with your address to comply with legal standards.. Re-enroll now: buff.ly/4G3WgJV
We know the power of a good mentor. But don't just take our word for it! Here's what some of our mentees from the past year had to say about the STARME Mentoring Programme: Ready to get involved? starme.co.uk/2025/09/03/a... #TeacherMentoring #Education #TeacherLife #RME #RMPS #Support #STARME
Our hard work is making a difference! 🎉 We couldn't be prouder of this recognition. Thank you to our members for being part of this important mission! Read the article and see our work highlighted: starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n... #STARME #ReligiousEducation #RME #ProfessionalDevelopment #Advocacy
Is someone failing to hold schools accountable for teaching Religious and Moral Education? Share your thoughts below! 👇 Find the full article for more on this issue: starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n... #Education #SchoolLife #Parenting #Scotland #RME #Discussion
Who stands up for a subject when it's within a bigger department? Stephen C. Scholes' article sheds light on how merging Religious and Moral Education into larger faculties can harm the subject and its educators' careers. Have you noticed this in your school? buff.ly/jWx7sEK
Does a lack of specialist teachers undermine the quality of a subject? 🤔 What impact does this have on the subject's standing and the student experience? Join the discussion on what makes for effective teaching in RME. starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n... #Scotland #RME #Curriculum
Should Religious and Moral Education (RME) get a new name? What do you think the subject's name should be to best represent what it teaches? We'd love to hear your suggestions! 👇 Learn more about the discussion in the full article: starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n... #SchoolCurriculum #RME #RMPS
Looking for a fun way to reflect on your teaching practice? Our new quiz helps you discover your unique RME teaching archetype! Whether you're a Historian, an Artist, or a Mediator, this quiz will give you some great insights and a chance to celebrate your strengths. Share your results.
Stephen C. Scholes, in his new article, explores this critical question. He suggests that the emphasis on exam results might be taking attention away from what RME is truly about. Let us know what you think! 👇 starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n... #Education #Parenting #Scotland #RME #Exams
Excited for Grants Focus Week? On 25th September, we're hosting a free, online In Conversation event, exploring how we can amplify authentic voices in religion and worldviews education. Featuring some of our brilliant grantees, this isn't one to miss! ow.ly/RK2u50WTNNw #TeamRE
What can we learn from the 2025 exam results.
Good luck to all those receiving Exam Results today
Thought I'd share this as an educational thread for any RME specialists here,those that teach RME in Primary or anyone interested in world religions & the factors that link them. #Ashura
Nuzhat Uthmani@nuthmani.bsky.social · last yr.1/Tdy is 10th of Muharram (Ashura) in the Islamic Calendar & has significance for a number of historic events. The greatest of which was the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammed's (pbuh) grandson Hussein (RA) at the Battle of #Karbala in 680AD. Many other events share the biblical narrative. Here's 🧵👇🏽
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@mrmckinlayrmps.bsky.social · last yr.Primary teachers, Secondary RME teachers & senior leaders. My Masters research is looking to explore RME in Primary & Secondary non-denominational settings. If you're a Scottish educator with RME experience, please share your experiences in this short survey. uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
A welcome return to Understanding Standards events this year! Available to book on Understanding Standards Website are N5 RMPS and N5 and Higher Philosophy www.understandingstandards.org.uk/Events Please share with colleagues!
📢 RME Educators! Our next Virtual Teach Meet is themed "Preparing for Next Session"! Join us to share tips, swap ideas & find new resources. Great for bespoke #CLPL & connecting. 🗓️ Mon, June 16th | ⏰ 3:50 PM - 4:50 PM 🔗 Details & Link: starme.co.uk/2025/06/06/h...
