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)

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)

This course is specifically designed for teachers new to the role of RE manager. It will provide comprehensive guidance to enable participants to develop RE effectively in a cross-curricular setting using Living Difference IV and the Ofsted requirements for RE. 

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

Price: Sub £230 / SLA £125 / Full £276 

Delegates will receive training in appropriate task-setting in RE, using assessment to improve learning and making judgements about pupils' work in relation to the newly revised RE syllabus Living Difference IV.

The course will cover:

• Ways of assessing RE to improve learning.
• Ways to plan RE with assessment in mind.
• How to record and monitor achievements in RE, quickly and usefully.
• Securing progression in pupils' learning.

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Assessment Religious

Price: Sub £200 / SLA £125 / Full £240