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  • Upcoming RE Courses

    Visit our Learning Zone and search to book on any of the courses below using the course title or suggested keywords.

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     to view our upcoming Primary RE courses.
    Click here to view our upcoming Secondary RE courses.
    An easy reference list of upcoming dates is here.

  • Our latest RE training offers

    The training delivery model for individual courses is identified in the course titles on the Learning Zone as follows:

    Webinar – virtual training via Microsoft Teams
    Blended – courses that are a mixture of virtual and face to face training
    No categorisation – venue based training.

    For any queries regarding our training offer, please contact htlcdev@hants.gov.uk

    For any course booking queries, please contact htlc.courses@hants.gov.uk.

    • Take a look at the Primary RE learning opportunities available to book:

      To search for a specific course, type the course title or keywords in the 'Find Learning' box.


      Spring Term 2024

      Spring 23-24 Primary RE Networks  

      22 January 2024 – Virtual
      23 January 2024 - Eastleigh
      24 January 2024 - Gosport
      25 January 2024 - Aldershot

      Keyword Search: RE Primary Spring

      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.

      Price: Sub £105 / SLA £85 / Full £126


      How to Manage RE in Key Stage 1 and 2 - 23-2431 January 2024

      Keyword Search: Manage RE
      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.

      Price: Sub £190 / SLA £120 / Full £228


      Reviewing SMSC Provision in Light of the Requirement to Promote Fundamental British Value 23-24 (Webinar) – 23 February 2024

      Keyword Search: SMSC

      This course will deepen understanding of the requirements for SMSC in the most recent Ofsted Handbook and Framework alongside auditing current provision and identifying next steps.

      Price: Sub £80 / SLA £55 / Full £96


      Assessment in Religious Education in the Primary Phase 23-2429 February 2024

      Keyword Search: Assessment Religious

      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.

      Price: Sub £190 / SLA £120 / Full £228


      Collective Worship in Primary Schools 2023-24 (Webinar) – 14 March 2024

      Keyword Search: Collective Worship

      This course is for those who organise and run Collective Worship in Primary schools. It will cover the legal requirements, consider what defines an event as Collective Worship and provide ideas for themes and topics for all schools.

      Price: Sub £80 / SLA £60 / Full £96


      Summer Term 2024

      Summer 23-24 Primary RE Networks 

      29 April 2024 – Virtual
      30 April 2024 – Aldershot
      1 May 2024 – Fareham
      2 May 2024 – Eastleigh

      Keyword Search: RE Primary Summer

      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.

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


      Reviewing SMSC Provision in Light of the Requirement to Promote Fundamental British Value 23-24 (Webinar) – 6 May 2024

      Keyword Search: SMSC

      This course will deepen understanding of the requirements for SMSC in the most recent Ofsted Handbook and Framework alongside auditing current provision and identifying next steps.

      Price: Sub £80 / SLA £55 / Full £96


      • Take a look at the Secondary RE learning opportunities available to book:

        To search for a specific course, type the course title or keywords in the 'Find Learning' box.


        Spring Term 2024


        Spring 23-24 Secondary RE Network– 5 February 2024

        Keyword Search: Secondary Spring RE

        The primary aims of the subject network meetings are to:

        • Ensure a clear understanding of the national picture and its application in local and school contexts.
        • Support effective subject leadership as appropriate to each school’s individual context.
        • Develop skills, expertise and capacity within school subject leaders and their teams through quality strategic CPD and the sharing of good practice.
        • Deepen understanding of subject specific pedagogy and knowledge that underpins good progress and attainment for ALL pupils.
        • Facilitate school to school networking and develop strength across the system.

        Price:  Sub £75 / SLA £40/ Full £90


        How to lead RE with Living Difference IV in Secondary School (Webinar) – 19 February 2024

        Keyword Search: Living Difference IV

        This course is specifically designed for teachers new to the role of RE leadership in Hampshire. It will provide comprehensive guidance to enable participants to develop RE effectively in relation to the new curriculum.

        Price:  Sub £105 / SLA £80 / Full £126


        Reviewing SMSC Provision in Light of the Requirement to Promote Fundamental British Value 23-24 (Webinar) – 23 February 2024

        Keyword Search: SMSC

        This course will deepen understanding of the requirements for SMSC in the most recent Ofsted Handbook and Framework alongside auditing current provision and identifying next steps.

        Price:  Sub £80 / SLA £55 / Full £96


        How to Approach Teaching Controversial Issues in Secondary RE (Webinar) – 4 March 2024

        Keyword Search: Controversial Issues

        This course is designed to explore approaches to teaching challenging or controversial topics commonly covered in the RE curriculum.

        Price:  Sub £85 / SLA £65 / Full £102


        Secondary RE: Teaching Students at Risk of Disadvantage (FSM) (Webinar) – 22 March 2024

        Keyword Search: Risk of Disadvantage

        This course is designed to share best practice, examples, and research on strategies to mitigate socio-economic disadvantage.  FSM students are a group at risk of disadvantage, this course explores ways to mitigate this risk.

        Price:  Sub £85 / SLA £65 / Full £102


        Summer Term 2024

        Summer 23-24 Secondary RE Network – 2 May 2024

        Keyword Search: Secondary Summer RE

        The primary aims of the subject network meetings are to:

        • Ensure a clear understanding of the national picture and its application in local and school contexts.
        • Support effective subject leadership as appropriate to each school’s individual context.
        • Develop skills, expertise and capacity within school subject leaders and their teams through quality strategic CPD and the sharing of good practice.
        • Deepen understanding of subject specific pedagogy and knowledge that underpins good progress and attainment for ALL pupils.
        • Facilitate school to school networking and develop strength across the system.

        Price:  Sub £75 / SLA £40 / Full £90


        Reviewing SMSC Provision in Light of the Requirement to Promote Fundamental British Value 23-24 (Webinar) – 6 May 2024

        Keyword Search: SMSC

        This course will deepen understanding of the requirements for SMSC in the most recent Ofsted Handbook and Framework alongside auditing current provision and identifying next steps.

        Price:  Sub £80 / SLA £55 / Full £96