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Urgent need for specialists as Religious Studies remains among most popular GCSE's

21/08/2025

Lack of specialist teachers is leading to pockets of poor quality RE as subject leaders call for the government to address historic neglect.

Finalists in Teach Awards 2025

19/08/2025

We are delighted that RE Today Primary RE Curriculum has been shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious Teach Awards 2025.

Growing interest in life’s big questions driving interest in A level Religious Studies

14/08/2025

A desire to understand different religious and non-religious worldviews in response to contemporary issues is driving interest in the subject say teachers, as entries fall less than other humanities

Religious Education Delivers High Returns on Modest Investment: A Call to Rethink Bursary Allocations

While Physics and other STEM subjects attract the highest government investment in bursaries and scholarships, their high per capita costs raise concerns about the efficient distribution of funds to support the provision of teachers across all shortage subjects. In contrast, Religious Education offers strong value for money, with an 82% conversion rate, low dropout rate, and minimal per-teacher cost. Yet, RE continues to receive lower bursaries, no subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) grant, and less policy attention despite its strong efficiency. In a context of national teacher shortages and squeezed public finances, this imbalance deserves urgent review.

Free support for Early Career and Non-Specialist RE/RVE/RME Teachers

01/08/2025

Are you an Early Career Teacher (ECT) in religious education seeking to enhance your skills and subject knowledge? Or perhaps you're an experienced teacher new to teaching Religious Education, including Religion, Values and Ethics (RVE), Religious and Moral Education (RME), and Religious Studies?

NATRE gears up to champion Religious Education at September’s Labour Party Conference

31/07/2025

The National Association for Religious Education (NATRE) is once again heading to the Labour Party Conference this September to press for the importance of Religious Education (RE) in English schools. As the Curriculum and Assessment Review led by Prof Becky Francis advances, any proposed changes to RE will be presented to Members of Parliament—especially the majority who represent the Labour Party—to make the final call on RE’s future.

Job Vacancy: Product and Services Marketing Executive

16/07/2025

We are seeking a dynamic, proactive and creative Products and Services Marketing Executive to lead the promotion of our extensive portfolio, including publications, training, consultancy services, and NATRE membership packages

Showcasing RE 4 Work: How RE Prepares Pupils for Life Beyond School

06/06/2025

RE4Work is a new national campaign showcasing how Religious Education prepares students for the workplace. Backed by major organisations like the Bank of England and UCL, it highlights how RE builds key skills such as communication, empathy, and cultural awareness. The free resource includes videos, case studies, and discussion materials for lessons, assemblies, and options evenings