The conference is aimed at supporting teachers in teaching RE effectively with Living Difference IV, the locally agreed syllabus for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton schools. Delegates will gain confidence in representing what it means to live with a religious orientation on life, in the classroom.

This is a cross-phase conference for primary, secondary and SEND RE teachers and leaders of RE.

The day will include keynote sessions on raising the profile of RE and practical advice for creating effective learning environments in the classroom, invaluable for all teachers in every phase of education.

A diverse range of workshops will include choices such as:

• cross-phase sessions on Pagan traditions
• deep thinking in RE
• Ofsted subject report
• phase specific sessions such as knowledge and remembering in primary RE, Islam in primary RE, exam board input and assessment in KS3.

Teachers attending the conference will:

• gain knowledge of the requirements to teach RE from the law and Ofsted
• build confidence to teach RE well in their school
• enhance your capacity to create a curriculum with Living Difference IV that ensures progress for all children and young people
• increase your confidence in the subject knowledge required to teach RE effectively
• ensure RE taught in school supports whole school values.

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Education Conference

Price: Sub £190 / SLA £70 / Full £228 

(Edited by RE Moodle administrator - original submission Thursday, 23 May 2024, 3:00 PM)

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Please note that some of the training below will be delivered virtually:

• 20.11.24 Assessment in Religious Education in the Primary Phase 24-25
• 22.01.25 How to Manage RE in Key Stage 1 and 2 - 24-25
• 07.02.25 Introduction to Hindu Faith Traditions (webinar)
• 27.02.25 Assessment in Religious Education in the Primary Phase 24-25 
• 28.02.25 Introduction to Buddhist Faith Traditions (webinar)
• 06.03.25 Annual Religious Cross Phase Education conference
• 25.03.25 Introduction to the Sikhi Faith (webinar)

These sessions are designed to enable RE managers to explore, share and develop good practice in RE in their schools. The sessions will focus on helping other staff to understand the cycle of enquiry, know the range of concepts in the Living Difference IV syllabus, create and amend planning for RE and help understand assessment issues across the school. 

Sessions will cover issues according to the needs of the participants, such as: 

• Supporting other staff in school – what is Hampshire RE using Living Difference IV about? 
• Developing schemes of work for RE within a developing, integrated curriculum using the golden threads and an understanding of Abrahamic and Dharmic religions. 
• RE through cross curricular learning. 
• Developing thinking skills in RE, Assessing RE and RE's contribution to pupils' SMSC development. 

Applicants are expected to attend one meeting each term for one academic year. It is useful if delegates bring their own planning and RE work to the sessions. The meetings will be held within a local primary phase school. The host school will receive one free place at the meetings. 

Available dates:

29 January 2025 – Aldershot 
30 January 2025 – Eastleigh/Winchester 

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: RE Primary Spring 

Price: Sub £105 / SLA £90 / Full £126 

These courses will provide an introduction to Hindu and Buddhist faith traditions, and Sikhi faith. They are subject knowledge enhancement courses for those who may be less familiar with these religious traditions. The courses will provide an overview of the core knowledge required to teach about these traditions as well as practical examples of activities that could be used. 

Introduction to Hindu Faith Traditions (Webinar) – 7 February 2025 
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Hindu Faith
Price: Sub £105 / SLA £80 / Full £126 

Introduction to Buddhist Faith Traditions (Webinar) – 28 February 2025 
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Buddhist Faith
Price: Sub £105 / SLA £80 / Full £126 

Introduction to the Sikhi Faith (Webinar) – 25 March 2025 
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Sikhi Faith
Price: Sub £105 / SLA £80 / Full £126 

This year the SAPERE P4C annual conference is being hosted by the University of Winchester on Saturday 16 November – details here - https://www.sapere.org.uk/conference-2024/ SAPERE will offer discounts to schools that work with the university so if this is the case for you, please email Justine for further information (justine.ball@hants.gov.uk)