Prepared for a Complex World – Cross phase 17/06/2026

This briefing session explores the place of RE within a broad and balanced curriculum and its impact on attainment and social cohesion. Designed in conjunction with Dr. Richard Kueh this course will help school leaders at all levels understand why RE is an integral element of the school curriculum, from benefits to individual pupils and schools through to the most recent legislation relating to the subject.

Online course details:

• Dates: Wednesday 17th June 2026
• Time: 4.30 pm – 6.15 pm
• Area of focus: Leadership
• Trainers: National RE Adviser – Ian Nicholson and Debbie Yeomans
• School Phase: Cross phase (4-16 and 16-18)
• Price: £80 (NATRE members get 25% off)*

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

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Audience: Senior and Middle Leaders with responsibility for Curriculum and RE, MAT leaders, Governors, LA Advisers

Age range: EYFS to post 16

Course Area: Curriculum Leadership

Various reports from Ofsted and other bodies have highlighted the role of RE within the curriculum but also how in some schools the legal requirements for all children to receive RE are not being met.

The latest government policy paper – Protecting What Matters: Towards a more confident, cohesive, and resilient United Kingdom makes clear reference to the impact high quality religious education in schools has on social cohesion as well as being an important element of the school curriculum.

This series of briefings, designed for anyone with responsibility for curriculum across a school or MAT will provide you with a clear understanding of the following:

• How RE prepares children and young people for a complex and diverse world
• What great RE looks like in any setting
• What is needed for great RE for schools and teachers
• What happens if RE goes wrong
• What the responsibilities are for senior leaders and governors in relation to RE

Benefits of attending for the delegate and the school:

Support for a curriculum review.

Clearer understanding of the place and impact of RE at a school and individual level

An introduction for those new to leading the curriculum at any level on the legislation as it relates to RE

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