The subject association for teachers of religious educationhttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mtm2mbwets2kThis isn’t just about the RE bursary. It’s about ensuring every child has access to high-quality Religious Education, taught by a well-trained specialist teacher. 👉🏼 Read our latest blog: natre.org.uk/news/why-religious-education-re-matters-for-every-child-this-isnt-really-about-the-bursaries/21 Aug 2026 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtm2mbwets2khttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mtgmar742s23Voting is now open for the NATRE Executive Election 2027–30 If you’re a current NATRE member, you can vote. Simply rank the candidates in the order you’d like them to be elected. #TeamRE Read the candidate statements and vote here 👇🏼 natre.org.uk/about-natre/natre-executive/natre-election-2027-30/19 Aug 2026 11:17 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgmar742s23https://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mtdyxjf7bc2t👩‍🎓Every child deserves an expert teacher, including RE. But with specialist RE teacher numbers falling, are we giving the subject, and our pupils, the support they deserve? Read Katie Freeman’s full blog here: natre.org.uk/news/children-deserve-expert-teachers-in-every-subject-including-re/ #TeamRE18 Aug 2026 10:27 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtdyxjf7bc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mt6p7mti722kLocal media and school reports are highlighting the achievements of students studying A’ level Religious Studies - and the teachers who have supported them along the way. #TeamRE Do you have an A’ level RS success story from your school? We’d love to hear about it. Share your story in the comments 👇16 Aug 2026 07:49 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt6p7mti722khttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3msxcx3onmk2eA-level RS entries have fallen for the 5th consecutive year. But behind the figures is a bigger concern - students cannot choose a subject their school cannot offer. #TeamRE 👉🏼 natre.org.uk/news/lack-of-re-specialists-in-schools-means-students-unable-to-take-the-subject-at-a-level-says-sector13 Aug 2026 09:21 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxcx3onmk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3msd5ik2u5c27Whatever pathway young people choose, they'll need to make ethical decisions, work with people from different backgrounds and act with integrity. These aren't optional soft skills, they're essential. High-quality #ReligiousEducation helps prepare pupils for work and life #TeamRE05 Aug 2026 08:50 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3msd5ik2u5c27https://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3msaku3gkyk2iWith the government paying more attention to vocational education we thought it might be useful to talk about the value of RE for working life. Anyone have any examples? #TeamRE04 Aug 2026 08:11 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3msaku3gkyk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mrn4sy6c222q📢 Calling all primary teachers! Your voice matters. Complete NATRE's anonymous Primary RE Survey and help shape decisions on curriculum, teacher training and support for RE. It only takes a few minutes, but closes 31 July. 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/3B7VF2R #TeamRE27 Jul 2026 14:39 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrn4sy6c222qhttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mrdaj2i5z224NATRE has published a teacher briefing on the consultation process relating to the future of Religious Education within the National Curriculum. Read the briefing here: natre.org.uk/news/national-curriculum-and-religious-education-teacher-briefing/ #ReligiousEducation #TeamRE23 Jul 2026 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdaj2i5z224https://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mqmuzjnie22cCould you help shape the future of Religious Education? Nominations are now open for serving teachers of RE / RVE / RME to join the NATRE Executive for 2027–2030. 📅 Deadline: 31 July 2026 Find out more - natre.org.uk/about-natre/natre-executive/nominate-a-colleague-for-natre-exec-2027-2030/14 Jul 2026 18:55 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmuzjnie22chttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mpyiyirmgs23A reminder that tonight’s #REchatUK will be held on our facebook page. Starting at 8pm, we will post a series of questions to prompt discussion and sharing of our thoughts, insights and stories that celebrate RE. Hope you can join us. #TeamRE06 Jul 2026 16:26 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpyiyirmgs23https://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mpv52swd6s27Sign up for this free webinar exploring Islam. Suitable for any teacher of RE who wants to build their faith literacy and confidence 👉🏼 natre.org.uk/courses-and-events/free-webinar-building-faith-literacy-and-confidence-in-the-classroom/ Thursday 9th July05 Jul 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpv52swd6s27https://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mpt6ifnegc2y🙌 🎉 👏 This month, our theme for #REchatUK is ‘Celebrating RE’. We are currently trialing different platforms for our chats, so this month’s discussion will be held over on Facebook. #TeamRE Hope to see you there!👇 🔗 facebook.com/share/1CXujfRnXU/?mibextid=wwXIfr04 Jul 2026 13:35 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpt6ifnegc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mpr6cis7ck25#TeamRE We are delighted to share today’s news from the Secretary of State for Education. Find the full article on NATRE’s latest news natre.org.uk/news/a-step-forward-for-re-government-includes-subject-in-september-curriculum-consultation/03 Jul 2026 18:26 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpr6cis7ck25https://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mpm3emnrts22There’s lots of fantastic reasons to #getintoteaching - if you want to find out more about routes into teaching #religiouseducation, there’s still time to sign up for tomorrow’s free webinar with practising teachers natre.org.uk/courses-and-events/graduates-teach-re-september-2026-theres-still-time/01 Jul 2026 17:50 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpm3emnrts22https://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mph5je5sqs2jWho can train to teach RE? 🤔 More people than you think! You don't need to be religious or have a Theology degree. Providers want curious minds from a range of backgrounds. Requirements: An undergraduate degree (usually 2:2+), GCSE Grade 4/C in English & Maths #getintoteaching29 Jun 2026 18:46 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mph5je5sqs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mpbmljxutk2uWe are getting closer to announcing details of NATRE’s annual #StrictlyRE conference for 2027. Make sure you save the date! #TeamRE27 Jun 2026 13:59 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbmljxutk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3movbg3pxmk2hWe need more RE teachers to help ensure every child has access to high quality RE. If you know someone who might be interested in training as an RE teacher, please let them know about our webinar on 2nd July natre.org.uk/courses-and-events/graduates-teach-re-september-2026-theres-still-time/ #TeamRE https://natre.org.uk/courses-and-events/graduates-teach-re-september-2026-theres-still-time/22 Jun 2026 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3movbg3pxmk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mou7tssjsc2cNominations are open for serving teachers who are interested in forming the next NATRE executive committee. Applications must be submitted by July 31st. Find out more about what is involved and how to apply here natre.org.uk/about-natre/natre-executive/nominate-a-colleague-for-natre-exec-2027-2030/22 Jun 2026 06:07 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mou7tssjsc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mos53urbek2iNATRE will be attending the Labour & Conservative Party conferences representing the RE Policy Unit and the RE Council . Please help this important work by contacting your MP and encouraging them to talk to us about the importance of high quality RE for all pupils. #TeamRE21 Jun 2026 10:12 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mos53urbek2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mnmoamehms2sNominations are now open for serving teachers of RE / RVE / RME to join the next NATRE executive committee. Find all the details on our website natre.org.uk/about-natre/natre-executive/nominate-a-colleague-for-natre-exec-2027-2030/ #TeamRE06 Jun 2026 12:38 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnmoamehms2shttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mnmdjwcx7c2qThe next #New2RE webinar will be held on 8th June at 4pm. These are free for primary and secondary ECTs and secondary teachers with other specialisms who are new to teaching RE. This month we are also inviting ITT! Register here to be sent the link 👉🏼 natre.org.uk/courses-and-events/new2re/06 Jun 2026 09:26 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnmdjwcx7c2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mnguey3cc22oThinking about a career in teaching? RE is a fantastic subject to teach. From career pathways to funding opportunities, this guidance explains how to become an RE teacher and why it matters. #getintoteaching https://natre.org.uk/how-do-i-become-an-re-teacher/04 Jun 2026 05:12 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnguey3cc22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mnax3vpxrc2yNominations are now open for serving teachers of RE / RVE / RME to join the next NATRE executive committee. Find all the details on our website natre.org.uk/about-natre/natre-executive/nominate-a-colleague-for-natre-exec-2027-2030/ Feel free to message us with any further questions01 Jun 2026 20:44 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnax3vpxrc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mnauwpwg3c2sIf you enjoyed tonight’s #REchatUK, make sure you read this article in the summer edition of RE Today - sent out to all NATRE members01 Jun 2026 20:06 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnauwpwg3c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mnauscve4c2sThanks for joining us for tonight’s #REchatUK. Let us know what you thought of us holding the chat here - was it a success?01 Jun 2026 20:03 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnauscve4c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mnauf6web22sAnd our final question for tonight’s #REchatUK - share your best strategies for adaptive teaching in RE01 Jun 2026 19:56 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnauf6web22shttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mnau224ys22sQuestion 11 - our penultimate question for this evening’s #REchatUK01 Jun 2026 19:50 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnau224ys22shttps://bsky.app/profile/natre-update.bsky.social/post/3mnatraklrs2sQu 10 moves on to thinking about assessment #REchatUK01 Jun 2026 19:45 +0000at://did:plc:czds2vcboaergtpboxskzmod/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnatraklrs2s