Upcoming Webinars

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Piece by Piece: Growing Confident RE Teachers

Jigsaw Team

Webinar Series

Join our Jigsaw RE webinar ‘Piece by Piece: Growing Confident RE Teachers’, led by programme leads Hannah Coldwell and David Rees with guest speaker Shammi Rahman.

For many primary teachers, RE is the subject they feel least prepared to teach. Research shows more than 60% have received no RE-specific CPD. Yet every week they are asked to bring a rich diversity of religious and non-religious worldviews to life, accurately and with care. Confidence doesn’t come from knowing everything. It comes from secure subject knowledge, the right support and feeling comfortable saying, “Let’s find out together.”

In this webinar, we will look at:

  • Building your team’s subject knowledge and confidence, with strategies that work in different environments,
  • responding to tricky questions, including the ideas older pupils bring in from outside school,
  • what RE looks like in a variety of settings and what we can learn from others’ experiences
  • how our free Welcome to Worldviews series throughout the Spring Term can support your staff’s CPD.

We will be joined by Shammi Rahman, Race Equity and Religious Education Consultant and RE Advisor, whose specialism in Religious Education, race equity and inclusive leadership, with over 20 years’ experience in education will bring valuable insights into these issues in a range of contexts.

Who should attend: Subject leaders and everyone teaching primary RE

Register below to join Hannah, Dave & Shammi at 3:45pm on the 14th January.

Explore our 10 worldview webinars below:

 

Sanatana (Hindu) Dharma – 20th January, 3:45pm

This webinar introduces the Sanatana (Hindu) Dharma worldview. Regional advisors Sarah Bareau and Laura Gregory-White explain some of the key beliefs, practices and people of this worldview, as well as unpicking common misconceptions.


Buddhism – 28th January, 3:45pm

This webinar introduces the Buddhism worldview. Programme Lead, David Rees, and Regional Advisor Georgia Clark, explain some of the key beliefs, practices and people of this worldview, as well as unpicking common misconceptions.

 

Humanism – 3rd February, 3:45pm

This webinar introduces the Humanist worldview. Regional Advisors Celina Sullivan and Gerri Yates explain some of the key beliefs, people and dates as well as unpicking common misconceptions.

 

Christianity – 11th February, 3:45pm

This webinar introduces the Christian worldview. Regional Advisors Geraldine Yates and Heather Hansen explain some of the key beliefs, practices and people of this worldview, as well as unpicking common misconceptions.

 

Paganism – 17th February 

Explore the diverse world of Paganism in this practical pre-recorded webinar for primary teachers.

Learn about key Pagan paths such as Wicca, Druidry, and Heathenry, the significance of seasonal festivals like the Wheel of the Year, and the symbolic role of magic, rituals, and tools.

Gain strategies for teaching children about Pagan beliefs in a respectful, inclusive way.

Discover how to support pupils from Pagan families while promoting understanding of nature, cycles, and cultural diversity.

 

Judaism – 25th February, 3:45pm

This webinar introduces the Judaism worldview. Regional Advisors Geraldine Yates and Heather Hansen explain some of the key beliefs, practices and people of this worldview, as well as unpicking common misconceptions.

 

Sikhi – 4th March, 3:45pm

This webinar introduces the Sikh worldview. Regional Advisors Nicola Archer and Celina Sullivan explain some of the key beliefs, practices and people of this worldview, as well as unpicking common misconceptions.

 

Islam – 10th March, 3:45pm

This webinar introduces the Islam worldview. Regional Advisors Nicola Archer and Sarah Bareau explain some of the key beliefs, practices and people of this worldview, as well as unpicking common misconceptions.

 

Bahá’í– 18th March, 3:45pm

This webinar introduces the Bahá’í worldview. Programme Lead, David Rees, and Regional Advisor, Georgia Clark, explain some of the key beliefs, practices and people of this worldview, as well as unpicking common misconceptions.

 

Ethical Veganism – 24th March 

This pre-recorded webinar introduces the Ethical Vegan worldview. Regional advisors Celina Sullivan, Nicola Archer and Georgia Clark explain some of the key beliefs, practices and people of this worldview, as well as unpicking common misconceptions.

 

Each webinar includes some common topics covered when teaching each of the worldviews in the classroom and showcases resources to support this. Attendees will also receive a PDF document outlining the main information covered in each webinar, which can be used to support wider staff subject knowledge.

Register to join our series: