NATRE gears up to champion Religious Education at September’s Labour Party Conference

The National Association for Religious Education (NATRE) is once again heading to the Labour Party Conference this September to press for the importance of Religious Education (RE) in English schools. As the Curriculum and Assessment Review led by Prof Becky Francis advances, any proposed changes to RE will be presented to Members of Parliament—especially the majority who represent the Labour Party—to make the final call on RE’s future.

Here’s how you can help:

Find Your Labour MP or Councillor
– Visit the UK Parliament’s “Find your MP” page
– Make sure you select a Labour MP or local councillor, as our campaigning at this conference focuses on Labour representatives.

Reach Out Directly
– Email or message your MP via their social‑media accounts.
– Clearly introduce yourself as a constituent.
– Personalise and send our template letter to explain why high‑quality, well‑resourced RE matters to you and your community.

Your voice makes a real difference. By securing meetings and sharing your views, you’ll help ensure that RE remains a vital part of the school curriculum. Let’s show Labour’s MPs that Religious Education deserves their full support—both in Westminster and in classrooms across England.