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New article from Cecilia Bidie
Ceclia Bidie is Head of Theology, Philosophy and Religion at Wetherby Prep School. She is also a member of the ISRSA Council. She has an article on the importance of Religious Studies published in the most recent issue of Prep School Magazine. You can read the article...
Keep up to date with the attempt to change RS to R&W
Professor Philip Barnes (Kings College, London) here responds to a recent article by Trevor Cooling and Bob Bowie in which they claim that Christian Theology (alongside 24 other ‘worldviews' listed by CoRE) can become a conversation partner with a ‘worldviews’...
Public statement
The publication of our report 'Religion and Worldviews (Weltanschauung)' provoked a great deal of debate, including, from some quarters, demands that it should be withdrawn. We are issuing this public statement in response to these demands. Read the statement
Background to the Religion and Worldviews debate
Many of you will have read our report on the "Religion and Worldviews" debate. It has certainly sparked a great deal of discussion since we published it in June this year. As the dominant view in our sector continues to be challenged by those who would like a move to...
New book provides first serious analysis of proposed Worldviews framework
A new book, Religion and Worldviews: The triumph of the secular in Religious Education has just been published. Edited by Philip Barnes, it is, according to the publishers, the first serious analysis and review of the Commission on Religious Education’s proposed...
Professor Phillip Barnes contributes to Worldviews debate
Professor Phillip Barnes was Senior Lecturer in Religious Education at King’s College London and is widely published on the problems associated with new proposal for Worldviews and Religious Education. Read the preface to his forthcoming book in which he outlines his...
Teaching post at Winchester College
Winchester College is advertising for a part-time teacher of Philosophy and Religious Studies. The closing date is 22nd July. More details
More from Ofqual
Ofqual have recently published the following documents, which you may find interesting: the outcome to the consultation on regulating academic and technical qualifications at level 3a consultation on regulating alternative academic and alternative technical...
Ofqual on exam results 2021 and 2022
Ofqual have published a series of documents about exam results this year and in 2021, which you might find useful. Exam results 2022: 10 things to know about GCSE, AS and A level grades - The Ofqual blog An investigation of inter-subject comparability in GCSEs and A...
Head of Philosphy and Religion
Godolphin and Latymer School in Hammersmith, West London, is advertising for a permanent, full time Head of Philosophy and Religion For 1 September 2022 or 1 January 2023. Get the full details
OCR Religious Studies Study Day for Year 12 students
This is a fantastic free study day to be held at the Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge on 17th June. Your year 12 students can experience a taster lecture from Dr James Orr, plus three study sessions with Libby Ahluwalia, teacher, syllabus developer,...
New draft Handbook on Religion and Worldviews in the Classroom
The Religious Education Council have published a draft Handbook on Relgious Education and Worldviews in the Classroom. It's aim is to "support syllabus writers and curriculum developers on translating the REC’s vision of an excellent education for all in Religion and...