Tried and tested RE teaching ideas – Primary

How can I ensure children are engaged in RE lessons? What strategies can I use to make sure pupils are inspired during RE? This session is packed with ready-to-use ideas for anyone wanting to engage pupils more fully in RE/RME/RVE sessions. Perfect for all primary practitioners who teach RE/RME/RVE, including Early Career Teachers, Subject Leaders and Teaching Assistants; with a wide range of practical classroom ideas for primary RE/RME/RVE, there will surely be something for everyone. 

Online course details:

• Date: Tuesday 17th November 2026
• Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
• Area of focus: Pedagogy and Practice 
• Trainers: National RE Adviser – Julia Diamond-Conway 
• School Phase: Primary (4-11)
• Price: RRP £90. NATRE members get this for just £67.50 !*

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

Course features

How can we ensure children are engaged in RE lessons? What strategies can we use to help pupils feel inspired during RE? This practical and idea-filled course is packed with tried-and-tested teaching approaches designed to bring RE/RME/RVE to life and promote excellent learning in the primary classroom. 

The session will explore a wide range of ready-to-use activities that can be adapted across different age groups and contexts. There will be opportunities to look at how artwork and photographs can be used to spark discussion and develop deep understanding, alongside approaches that help pupils develop their thinking skills in RE/RME/RVE. The course will also explore the use of drama, data and other engaging classroom activities that encourage active participation, careful thinking and creative responses from pupils. 

Perfect for all primary practitioners who teach RE/RME/RVE, including Early Career Teachers, Subject Leaders and Teaching Assistants, this course offers a wealth of practical classroom ideas and plenty of inspiration for anyone looking to make RE/RME/RVE lessons more engaging, creative and memorable. 

Benefits of attending for the delegate:

• Gain a wide range of practical, ready to use RE/RME/RVE teaching ideas. 
• Increase confidence in planning engaging and inspiring RE/RME/RVE lessons. 
• Gather fresh ideas that can be adapted across different primary age groups. 
• Leave with activities and approaches that can be used immediately in the classroom. 
• Increased enthusiasm, inspiration and confidence for teaching RE/RME/RVE.
  

Benefits of attending for the school:

• Increased enthusiasm, inspiration and confidence for teaching RE/RME/RVE. 
• Engaging and inspiring RE/RME/RVE lessons for pupils across the school. 
• Improved staff confidence in delivering high quality RE/RME/RVE. 
• Practical ideas that can support curriculum development in RE/RME/RVE. 
• Wider sharing of effective classroom practice amongst staff. 
• Support for creating a rich, memorable RE/RME/RVE curriculum that pupils enjoy and progress well in.