Culham St Gabriel's

Calling all home educating families!

Join us for a free, family-friendly celebration event as we showcase the brilliant projects created through last year's Religion and Worldviews Home Educators' Fund.

Tuesday 15th September 2026
Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), Birmingham, B12 9QH
11.00am – 2.30pm
Free to attend (booking essential)

Come along to:

✨ Meet and connect with other home educating families
✨ Explore creative projects funded during the last year
✨ Find out more about the next round of the Religion and Worldviews Home Educators' Fund and how to prepare a strong application

There'll be plenty to enjoy for the whole family, including a storytelling corner, craft activities for children, goody bags, refreshments (tea, coffee and juice), and time to explore the beautiful Cannon Hill Park just outside the venue.

Book now: https://www.reonline.org.uk/free-cpd-and-events/current-events/religion-and-worldviews-celebration-event/

Have you booked your free place at RExChange yet?

Convened by Culham St Gabriel's, RExChange is a free, online conference bringing together teachers, researchers and teacher educators to explore the latest research in religion and worldviews education, and what it means for practice.

This year's keynote sessions tackle some of the biggest questions facing the subject today. They include:

🔹 Navigating Controversy: Teaching in Unsettled Times
🔹 How storytelling can lead to transformative conversations about race and religion
🔹 Curriculum Research Conversations: A Four Nations Perspective

Fresh ideas, evidence-informed practice and a fantastic opportunity to engage with colleagues from across the sector. This isn't one to miss.

📅 9–10 October
💻 Free and online

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https://www.reonline.org.uk/free-cpd-and-events/current-events/rexchange-2026/

Looking to deepen your understanding of religion and worldviews, curriculum, research, or freedom of religion or belief?

Our e-learning courses are designed to support thoughtful professional learning. They're short, focused, and flexible enough to fit around busy working lives. Courses can be paused and returned to at any time, making it easier to learn in a way that works for you.

From introductions to key ideas and policy contexts, to opportunities to dig deeper into curriculum, subject knowledge and research, there’s a wide range of courses available for anyone with an interest in religion and worldviews education!

Explore the full range of e-learning courses here:
https://courses.cstg.org.uk/

Have you booked your free place at RExChange yet?

Convened by Culham St Gabriel's, RExChange is a free, online conference bringing together teachers, researchers and teacher educators to explore the latest research in religion and worldviews education, and what it means for practice.

This year's keynote sessions tackle some of the biggest questions facing the subject today. They include:

🔹 Navigating Controversy: Teaching in Unsettled Times
🔹 How storytelling can lead to transformative conversations about race and religion
🔹 Curriculum Research Conversations: A Four Nations Perspective

Fresh ideas, evidence-informed practice and a fantastic opportunity to engage with colleagues from across the sector. This isn't one to miss.

📅 9–10 October
💻 Free and online

NATRE National Education Union Association of School and College Leaders NAHT - Campaigning to improve schools for everyone

Fancy some free e-learning over summer?

Our short, flexible e-learning courses are designed to support deeper understanding across key areas including religion and worldviews, curriculum, research, and freedom of religion or belief.

Whether you’re looking for a brief introduction to a key idea or want to dig deeper into current thinking and practice, the courses are structured to fit around busy working lives. You can pause, return, and work through the material at a pace that suits you.

The range includes introductory and ‘digging deeper’ courses, as well as free courses for primary beginning teachers, all aimed at supporting thoughtful, informed engagement.

Explore the full range of courses here:
https://courses.cstg.org.uk/

Not signed-up to our newsletter yet? From free school visits from The Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre to our brand new website (!), here's just a bit of what you missed this month!
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What can 'champing' in a church teach us about religion, heritage and worldviews today?

In this latest blog for RE:ONLINE, Mary Lou Byrne reflects on how a family adventure sparked a research project exploring the role of historic churches as places of reflection, spirituality and lived experience. Her work considers how local heritage sites can enrich religion and worldviews education through case studies, pilgrimage and contemporary worldviews.

As part of the Culham St Gabriel's Leadership Scholarship Programme, Mary Lou hopes to develop research-informed resources that help bring local contexts and meaningful enquiry into the RE classroom.

Read the blog: https://www.reonline.org.uk/blog/etymology-of-champing/

A powerful reflection on the potential of religion and worldviews education in Alternative Provision.

In our latest RE blog, Nish Sabur shares how a religion and worldviews approach has transformed his practice in a Pupil Referral Unit, helping to re-engage students through meaningful, relevant and thought-provoking learning.

From exploring Malcolm X's spiritual journey to developing a multidisciplinary curriculum that connects RE with history, PSHE and the wider humanities, Nish demonstrates how powerful narratives and flexible approaches can spark genuine curiosity.

In full: https://www.reonline.org.uk/blog/inspiration-and-evolution-re-in-alternative-provision/

As a Year 1 participant on the Culham St Gabriel's Leadership Scholarship Programme, Nish also reflects on how the programme has helped him grow as a leader of RE and strengthen his commitment to inclusive, high-quality religion and worldviews education.