New to Leading RE

Event Details

Day 1: 19 October, 2022

Day 2: 24 January, 2023

Start time: 09:00 BST

End time: 16:00 BST

Venue: Services For Education, Unit 3 Holt Court, Holt Street, Birmingham, B7 4AX

Day 1: 9.00 – 16.00
Day 2: 9.00 – 12.00

During this course, participants will gain:
• An understanding of the statutory requirements for teaching Religious Education and in particular the new Birmingham Agreed Syllabus 2022.
• Increased knowledge of how to plan, assess and monitor Religious Education
• Guidance on how to maximise the effective use of the resources to deliver Religious Education

There will be ample opportunity to address any questions or concerns with teaching and leading Religious Education.

For more information contact us here.

‘Simone was very knowledgeable in the field of RE and was able to answer many of my questions based around Special Education.’ Lori Hake, Victoria School.

‘It was better than I expected especially as it was online. Perfect level of interaction too’. Ayesha McDaniel, Elms Farm Primary School.

About the Adviser

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!