Religious Studies, Sociology and Psychology Teacher | ECT / PGCE Mentor | Theology and Religious Studies MA | bibliophile | feminist | Mother of Cats 🐱
Lincoln, England
Joined April 2016
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Pope Leo XIV: “Someone who says, ‘I’m against abortion,’ but says, ‘I’m in favor of the death penalty,’ is not really pro-life.”
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Looking for free CPD?
@MrsBdoesRE, RE and Church School Lead, recommends the short courses on RE:ONLINE, having completed several herself!
Find out why they’re one of her go-to recommendations
reonline.org.uk/free-cpd-and…
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📣Please share details of this FREE WEBINAR. Particularly aimed at people wishing to apply to train as RE teachers in September 2026, but suitable for anyone wanting to find out more about teaching RE. natre.org.uk/courses-and-eve…
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If you've completed an RE teacher training programme in 2025–26, take part in NATRE's survey and help shape the future of RE teacher education.
#ReligiousEducation #TeacherTraining #ECT #TeamRE
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Future of Religious Education threatened by decision to remove teacher trainee bursary – NATRE natre.org.uk/news/future-of-…
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I recently wrote a blog on some easy ways to start incorporating more opportunities for oracy and structured talk activities and some key take-aways reonline.org.uk/2025/03/11/s…
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In her blog ‘Oracy in Religion and Worldviews Education’ Kuljindar Shokar writes about using Concept Cartoons and Role Allocation reonline.org.uk/2025/03/14/o… #REChatUK
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GCSE RE Revision episode for Christian Practices: Prayer, worship and sacraments. Plus 4 & 6-mark master class. Out tomorrow. @AQA #GCSE #ChristianPractices #ReligiousStudies #TeamRE #Baptism #HolyCommunion
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Would anyone like some inspiration for #BlackHistoryMonth2025
Reimagining Education have some fantastic resources!
reimaginingeducation.uk/bhm-…
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Can’t believe I’ve only just discovered this podcast as it is a treasure trove of global religion case studies! Very excited by this; my curriculum brain is buzzing: bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002vsn…
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Quiet weekend ahead?
Why not take some time to do some FREE e-learning?
There's lots to choose from, but today we're spotlighting
🌟 An intro to the national content standard
🌟 Into to a religion and worldviews approach & digging deeper
courses.cstg.org.uk/
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📚 New blog! From classroom to trust-wide leadership...
Paul Marvin reflects on his journey as RE and Christian Distinctiveness Lead across a mixed MAT—sharing what he’s learned through juggling roles, supporting schools, and championing meaningful RE.
reonline.org.uk/2025/07/21/m…
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📚 New blog post!
As the academic year draws to a close, Leadership Scholarship Programme participant Neil Duncalf reflects on what he’s learned and enjoyed along the way, from presenting at a national conference to building community.
reonline.org.uk/2025/07/14/t…
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Our latest Resource Spotlight explores the wonderful world of RE podcasts; perfect for summer listening and reflection. Insightful discussions to support thoughtful, research-informed RE.
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reonline.org.uk/teaching-res…
#TeamRE #TeachRE #REPodcasts
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To celebrate the publication of my new book, THE ART OF A LIE, I'm doing a giveaway of one of my signed author hardbacks, together with signed paperbacks of my first three novels, BLOOD & SUGAR, DAUGHTERS OF NIGHT, and THE SQUARE OF SEVENS. Follow and retweet to enter. UK only 🍍
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"Kindness is not a sign of weakness —
It is the ultimate form of strength.
Even small acts of kindness transform the world."
— Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje
Carry kindness into your day. 🌿
#TibetanBuddhism #Kindness #Karmapa #DailyPractice
