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Day 1: 4 October, 2022
Start time: 09:00 BST
End time: 12:00 BST
Venue: Online
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£165.00
This course enables delegates to understand the methodology used in Deep Dives. It will support you to prepare for a Deep Dive in line with the intent of the 2022 Birmingham Agreed Syllabus; to look at the successful implementation of the Agreed Syllabus, and to support you to judge the impact of the RE delivered in your school.
Dr. Simone Whitehouse has worked in the capacity of drafting secretary for the syllabus and will be able to explain the context of Birmingham RE in accordance with the deep dive process.
Day 1: 4 October, 2022
Start time: 09:00 BST
End time: 12:00 BST
Venue: Online
During this course, participants will learn how to apply their understanding of the 2022 Birmingham Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education to the deep dive process by:
• Understanding the reasons for the Birmingham approach to teaching Religious Education through dispositions and applying this to the context of their school
• Implementing and monitoring the successful delivery of RE in your school
• Judging the impact of RE in your school as part of the monitoring cycle
Simone Whitehouse - Adviser, Services For Education
Simone qualified with a PGCE in Religious Education following a Bachelors degree in Theology. Simone went onto lead RE in two demographically differently schools in Birmingham before working for the city’s advisory service.
Simone works in two areas: Religious Education and Early Career Teachers. Working in Religious Education Simone engages with faith groups and advises the Standing Advisory Council for RE (SACRE) on RE and Collective Worship. She has worked with others to design lesson plans for the Faith Makes a Difference website to support schools to implement the Birmingham Agreed Syllabus. She has worked on drafting the new Agreed Syllabus.
Simone also works with primary and secondary teachers and school governors. Working on behalf of the City Council as the Appropriate Body for ECTs Simone works with senior leaders and tutors to support their ECTs through induction.
Simone has recently been awarded her PhD – demonstrating her love of learning and Religious Education!
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Sandra Passmore – Former Adviser, Services For Education
Sandra has extensive experience in safeguarding, health and wellbeing and evidence based practice. She has worked nationally with key government departments (Departments of Health and Education) to help shape strategy and policy whilst still retaining the focus on working for the best outcomes for children and young people.
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