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KS3 lesson introducing the key terms theist, atheist and agnostic and then looking at arguments for and against the existence of God.

KS3 lesson that considers the main aims of punishment and the effectiveness of each.

20 minute assembly considering the true meaning of Christmas (from Christian and non religious perspectives).

KS3 lesson that recaps the events of holy week before analysing the reasons why Jesus died. Focus is on the key Christian concepts of salvation and atonement.

2 hour lesson on the festival of Vaisakhi including information about the formation of the Khalsa and it’s importance to Sikhs today. Includes assessment tasks. Originally designed for year 7 but could easily be adapted for other year groups.

GCSE Taster lesson (100 mins) which addresses the reasons why RE is important, considers the links between RE and the real world and careers, provides a brief overview of the exam (Edexcel B but easy to adapt), and then provides a sample lesson based around the topic of utilitarianism.

1 hour lesson PPT aimed at years 9-10 (but could be adapted easily for older/younger students) based around ideas set out in the BBC A-Z of religion and Belief video series. Part of a complete unit on A-Z of Religion and Belief taught in my school as part of our core RE (non-examined) curriculum. These lessons have been planned by an RE specialist for delivery by non-specialists and as such are easy to work through and contain additional notes (see notes section of PPT) for non-specialists as required.

This is a 1 hour lesson planned by a specialist RE teacher for non specialists to deliver to KS4 non examined/core RE. The issue of animal testing is considered from an ethical perspective using case studies. Students consider facts about the topic, arguments for and against, and are encouraged to come to a justified personal conclusion.

This is a 1 hour lesson planned by a specialist RE teacher for non specialists to deliver to KS4 non examined/core RE.

Originally planned for year 9 this lesson considers how Islam is represented in the media and to what extent the media is to blame for the rise of Islamophobia. The issue of fake news is also explored.

This is a 2 hour lesson planned by a specialist RE teacher for non specialists to deliver to KS4 non examined/core RE. The issue is considered from an ethical perspective using case studies. Students consider facts about the topic, arguments for and against, and are encouraged to come to a justified personal conclusion.

1 hour KS3 lesson about Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. Includes video clips, discussion and assessed task.

KS3 lesson that reflects upon whether or not Britain should bring back the death penalty.

Beginning with the story of Abraham this lesson compares the similarities and differences between the Western/Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam)

1 hour standalone lesson looking at the origins of Paganism and the similarities between the Pagan festival of Yule and the Christian festival of Christmas. Originally created for year 9 but easily adaptable for other year groups.

This is a 2 hour lesson planned by a specialist RE teacher for non specialists to deliver to KS4 non examined/core RE. The issue is considered from an ethical perspective using case studies. Students consider facts about the topic, arguments for and against, and are encouraged to come to a justified personal conclusion.

2 hour KS3 introduction to core Humanist beliefs and value.

This is a series of 3 x 30 minute tutor sessions plus 1 assembly based around a debate about the ethics of protesting, using the Just Stop Oil protests as a case study. The assembly looks at environmental responses in different religions as this is part of our core RE content. Originally designed for 6th form but could be adapted for ks4.

Year 9 lesson that considers the 2021 census data and the changing face of religion in the UK with a focus on Christianity. Then comparing to the situation worldwide (where religion is growing overall).

Lesson that recaps the Nativity story and gets students to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas (reflecting on both religious and secular ideas). Originally created for year 8 but easily adaptable for other year groups.