Personal Knowledge in RE – Secondary

Personal knowledge is one of the ‘3 pillars of knowledge’ in RE. To get better at RE, pupils need to develop in their personal knowledge. 

But…what is personal knowledge? How do I help pupils understand it? How can I plan for it? 

This session will attempt to answer all these questions and provide you with practical teaching activities to ensure you are equipped and empowered to move forward with your provision for pupils’ development of personal knowledge. 

Online course details:

• Date:  Monday 12th July 2027
• Time: 4PM – 5:30PM
• Area of focus: Pedagogy and Practice, Personal knowledge 
• Trainers: National RE Adviser – Ian Nicholson
• School Phase: Secondary (11-16)
• Price: RRP £30. NATRE members get this for just £22.50 !*

NATRE member discounts
*25% off for selected NATRE membership types.

What do we mean by ‘personal knowledge’ in RE, and why is it such an important part of pupils’ learning? As one of the ‘3 pillars of knowledge’ in RE, personal knowledge plays a vital role, yet many teachers find themselves asking: what does personal knowledge actually look like in practice, and how can it be planned for effectively? 

This engaging and practical course is designed to help secondary practitioners develop a clearer understanding of personal knowledge and its place within high-quality RE.  

Participants will also consider the concept of positionality and how understanding of this is vital for personal knowledge in RE. Alongside exploring the theory behind personal knowledge, the course will provide a range of practical classroom activities and approaches to help teachers plan for and develop pupils’ personal knowledge with confidence. 

Ideal for all secondary colleagues looking to strengthen and deepen their RE provision.

Benefits of attending for the delegate:

•  Develop a clearer understanding of what ‘personal knowledge’ means in RE.
• Gain greater confidence in planning for personal knowledge within RE.
• Deepen understanding of positionality and its importance for personal knowledge.
• Discover practical classroom activities that support pupils’ personal knowledge development
• Consider and develop an understanding of theory behind personal knowledge.

Benefits of attending for the school:

• Strengthen the quality and depth of RE provision across the school.
• Support staff in developing a shared understanding of personal knowledge in RE.
• Help teachers plan more effectively for the ‘3 pillars of knowledge’ in RE.
• Provide staff with practical, adaptable approaches for use to develop personal knowledge across the secondary phase.
• Contribute to a more confident and academically robust approach to personal knowledge within RE teaching.