Event Details
Day 1: 14 September, 2022
Start time: 09:30 BST
End time: 11:30 BST
Venue: Online
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£99.00
This briefing will enable delegates to understand the updated 2022 Birmingham Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education to ensure legal compliance for RE in their school. Simone Whitehouse has worked in the capacity of drafting secretary for the syllabus and will be able to explain the Conference’s discussions and the changes to the existing syllabus.
This course will take place online.
Day 1: 14 September, 2022
Start time: 09:30 BST
End time: 11:30 BST
Venue: Online
During this briefing participants will learn and update their knowledge and understanding of the 2022 Birmingham Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education:
• the dimensions of learning, planning and assessment of RE
• how to implement these changes
• how to be compliant
• the resources available to support the delivery of the syllabus
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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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