Showcasing RE 4 Work: How RE Prepares Pupils for Life Beyond School

📢 RE4Work:

Showcasing How RE Prepares Pupils for Life Beyond School

Are your students asking, “How will Religious Education help me in the real world?” Now there’s a clear and compelling answer.

The new RE4Work resource, backed by Lord Karan Bilimoria and endorsed by leading organisations including the Bank of England, UCL, and the Peter Jones Foundation, highlights how Religious Education (RE) builds the exact skills employers are seeking.

Access FREE resource here

🔍 What is RE4Work?

RE4Work is a national campaign demonstrating the value of Religious Education for careers and the workplace. It features real employer perspectives, videos from former students, and big names in business all saying the same thing: RE helps young people communicate, understand others, and work across diverse communities.

👩‍🏫 How Can Teachers Use It?

• Open a discussion: Use the resource to prompt debate around the big question: Why does RE matter?
• Careers lessons: Integrate the video clips and case studies into PSHE or careers sessions to show real-world relevance.
• GCSE/A-Level Options Evenings: Share the resource with parents and students to support subject uptake.
• Assemblies: Use the voices of former students and global employers to inspire interest in RE.
• Display: Use the resource to create an eye-catching feature on a display board using the images and discussion points

💼 Why It Matters

Understanding both religious and non-religious worldviews is a vital skill in any job, especially as over 80% of the world’s population identify with a religion. Employers say RE develops:

• Clear communication
• Ethical reasoning
• Cultural awareness
• Empathy and argument skills

📚 Get Started

Download the full school resource and explore the videos and discussion points here:
👉 www.rethinkre.org/ready-for-work-campaign