Chris Eyre Education

Teaching A level Religious Studies and/or Philosophy is both fantastic and scary. If you or your school would like some extra support in the next academic year, I have a number of twilight CPD sessions in the Autumn term. Details below. And as ever if you would like something a little longer or more bespoke, then do feel free to get in touch https://buff.ly/XsWfCtK

Holidays are coming...
If you are a teacher you are currently tired, very tired. Managing the transition between the frantic pace of school life to the summer holidays is tricky. It feels quite strange. Here are a few top tips with the opportunity to learn from some of my mistakes!

Surviving Holidays (Abridged version of ch 24 of my ‘Elephant in the Staffroom’ book)According to the old joke, October is the month where the cricket fan discovers that his wife left him in August. Only when the season has ended does anything from normal life come to his attention. The grain of truth in this for ...

A few people have already been in touch regarding possible dates for next year, I love visiting schools delivering sessions for students of RS and Philosophy. Currently have good availability so if you do some sessions for students on both content and exam technique, do get in touch https://buff.ly/RbL0rsj

Things to do before the summer break.
- Book A Level RS or Philosophy CPD
If this is one of the things on your list either as a new teacher, someone working with weaker learners, or those aspiring to high grades, then you can book a twilight session via the link below - just £60 for the live session and accompanying resources.
I will also be doing some marking and assessment events in late Autumn, there is a form on the web link below to express interest, this will help us decide on a suitable time and location
https://buff.ly/b5lioVo

How do you cope with change? Does it scare you, energise you or both? How do you lead people through change?
When working through change it is important to keep looking forward, be clear on what does and does not matter and to prioritise the people.

Navigating Change Change is all around us, some good, some bad. This prompts a lot of reflection and there is much to reflect upon. One reflection is around change itself. It occurs to me that in addition to going through change over the years, I have often been part of leadership teams that have had to navigate time...

Autumn 2026 CPD events
I am hosting 4 twilight CPD events in September and October. There are 90 minute crash courses for those stating out on OCR A Level RS or AQA A Level Philosophy, as well as events on aiming for A/A* and supporting weaker learners. Delegate tickets for all events are just £60. Booking is now open https://buff.ly/gKS8u43

Take the stress and strain out of your A level Religious Studies or Philosophy planning with a resource pack. The full course packs contain around 300 resources including PowerPoints, planning guidance, information sheets, worksheets and quizzes. Currently reduced and sample topics available on request. https://buff.ly/OVijB2T

Resources | Chris Eyre Teaching Online shop containing A level and GCSE resource packs and links for purchase of my books

Had some great school and college visits this year. If you would like to book me for some RS/Philosophy sessions with students next academic year, get in touch and I will do my best to fit you in! https://buff.ly/oNhiy2v

For those running taster days for A level students or parents trying to guide their teens.
Why take Religious Studies at A Level?

Why take Religious Studies at A level? Students are beginning to enrol at sixth forms and colleges. In larger sixth form settings, one option is Religious Studies but why would anyone want to do that? Although numbers doing the subject have slightly declined in the last five years (the demise of AS where RS was often the fourth pick and....

My Autumn training events are now online. Planning to run twilights for those new to OCR A Level RS and AQA A level Philosophy. Also planning events for those looking to support weaker learners or those aspiring to A/A*. Details and booking below
There will also be a marking and assessment event in December. Fill in the Google Form on the webpage below if you would like to be kept in the loop on that one.

Forthcoming Events | Chris Eyre Teaching Online and in person events and training - RS, Philosophy, Wellbeing