We seek to support maintained schools, academies and free schools, all of which must by law provide Religious Education for pupils (5-18). We have a particular responsibility for C of E schools, where RE is regularly inspected.
RE Support
- RE networks
- RE leaders and teachers are invited to join this free termly network to discuss RE and Collective Worship - the next network meeting will take place on Monday 30 June at 4pm at Great Finborough CEVCP school.
- For any queries, please contact Jacqui Studd
- Conferences / courses
- a range of courses and conferences are advertised each term in the RE DARE bulletins, see our training page for more information
- Staff meetings
- schools may also contact Rachel Cutts, Schools' Adviser, directly about running courses locally, including staff meetings.
- Termly RE/CW newsletter
- The newsletter is normally issued each term. For the current and past issues please see below. It is sent directly to schools by email. Contact Jacqui Studd if you want to be on the mailing list.
- RE surgeries
- for one-to-one advice, please contact Rachel Cutts.
Heads, governors and RE leaders in C of E schools must be familiar with:
The Church of England National Statement of Entitlement for RE (February 2019) | PDF
Also available:
Diocesan Model Policy for Religious Education for Schools (September 2024) | PDF
Recommendations from the Diocesan Board of Education: RE in Church of England schools (February 2025) | PDF
RE Governance: guidance for Foundation Governors | PDF
For information on RE schemes of work, please click here.
RE resources
We also have a best-selling RE scheme of work, the Emmanuel Project which is suitable for all primary schools (R - Y6) and has been sold nationally. For details about the Emmanuel Project and other RE resources to buy, please see:
Emmanuel Project page | Weblink
Lord's Prayer CD | Weblink
Great Prayer and Worship Adventure | Weblink
Ngara Crosses | Weblink
There are also downloadable RE resources, please see the links opposite under RE and also:
Knowledge Organisers | Weblink
RE for subject leaders | Padlet
Subject knowledge for RE Leaders | Padlet
Other RE resources page | Weblink
Current and past issues of the RE/CW newsletter
Spring 2 2025 | PDF
Spring 1 2025 | PDF
Autumn 2 2024 | PDF
Autumn 1 2024 | PDF