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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)

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. 

This course will cover:

• 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 

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

This conference is designed to support teachers to teach RE well with Living Difference IV and to gain confidence in representing what it means to live with a religious orientation on life, in the classroom. The day will include keynote plenary sessions invaluable for all teachers in every phase of education as well as phase specific workshops and discussion opportunities, including exam board-specific GCSE workshops and Ofsted requirements for RE.

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

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

Please see the Conference flyer to discover more about the day!

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.

Taking into account the new Locally Agreed Syllabus Living Difference IV, this course will cover:

• The legal requirements for RE.
• Ofsted requirements for RE.
• The role and responsibilities of the RE subject manager.
• The place of development planning within the new primary curriculum.
• Effective planning in relation to whole-school curriculum development.
• Accessing and organising resources.
• Supporting colleagues in the teaching of RE.

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

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

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