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REN publishes a video about the Proposed Guidance for teaching RE
Ron Skelton has recorded a short video which introduces the new guidance which has been submitted to the Curriculum Review Panel by the Religious Education Network about teaching RE. You can watch the video by clicking here.
Proposed Statutory Guidance on RE
The Religious Education Network has written 'Proposed Statutory Guidance on RE' which it has sent to the Review Panel on the National Curriculum and Assessment. A copy of the proposed guidance can be found here
Children’s Well Being and Schools Bill published
This bill was published shortly before Christmas. You can read the briefing note on the proposals in the bill for home education by clicking this link
Educational Trends for 2024
In 2024, several key educational trends emerged in the UK: - Integration of Technology: There was an increased emphasis on leveraging technology in teaching and learning, with a focus on AI-powered tools to enhance educational experiences; more information can be...
Teacher Workload and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Throughout 2024, the UK government focused on addressing teacher workload. A taskforce was established to explore how AI could assist in reducing routine tasks, thereby allowing teachers to dedicate more time to complex areas of teaching. Initiatives included a...
Rise in Home Schooling
There has been a notable increase in home schooling across the UK. Factors contributing to this trend included traditional schools' challenges in supporting students with mental health issues and special educational needs. The COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted...