I am an experienced educator in the field of Philosophy, Religion, and Ethics. For the past 7 years, I have served as Head of Department, leading curriculum development, supporting staff, and promoting engaging, inclusive learning across key stages. I am passionate about helping students think critically about big questions, develop empathy, and understand diverse worldviews. My approach combines academic rigor with creative, discussion-based learning that encourages personal reflection.
I am an experienced educator in the field of Philosophy, Religion, and Ethics. For the past 7 years, I have served as Head of Department, leading curriculum development, supporting staff, and promoting engaging, inclusive learning across key stages. I am passionate about helping students think critically about big questions, develop empathy, and understand diverse worldviews. My approach combines academic rigor with creative, discussion-based learning that encourages personal reflection.
This teaching resource provides structured learning mats designed to help students master the AQA GCSE Religious Studies exam question formats. Each mat breaks down the different types of exam questions (4, 6, and 12 marks), explains key command words, and offers step-by-step answer structures. It includes sentence starters, self-assessment checklists and mark scheme to support effective writing. The learning mats are tailored to AQA themes and can be used for revision, independent learning, or classroom exam practice. They are ideal for building exam confidence and improving performance across belief and thematic study components.
This resource explores the key philosophical arguments for and against the existence of God, helping students develop critical thinking and analytical skills. It introduces classical arguments such as the Teleological argument as well as challenges like the Problem of Evil and scientific explanations of the universe. Through discussion, debate, and evaluation activities, students will consider different viewpoints, reflect on their own beliefs, and engage with both theistic and atheistic perspectives. The resource is designed to promote respectful dialogue and deeper understanding of one of philosophy’s central questions.
This comprehensive teaching pack provides everything needed to deliver a full unit on Religious Studies for Key Stage 3 (ideal for Year 7). It offers a structured, engaging introduction to core religious ideas, world faiths, and philosophical questions.
What’s Included:
1. Written Scheme of Work
A week-by-week breakdown of lesson objectives, activities, key questions, feedback, assessment and homework opportunities.
Covers topics such as:
What it means to be religious
Arguments for and against the existence of God
Key features of the six major world religions
The Golden Rule, religious festivals, pilgrimage, and Religion in Britain
2. Individual Lessons
Fully resourced PowerPoint lessons with learning outcomes, tasks, and discussion prompts, worksheets, source materials, and group activities differentiation ideas and extension tasks included.
3. Revision PowerPoint & Worksheet
A structured recap of key topics and vocabulary
Includes practice questions and space for personal reflection
Prepares students for the end-of-unit assessment
4. Assessment
End-of-unit test divided into two sections:
Part 1: 10-mark knowledge check (short questions)
Part 2: 12-mark extended evaluation question (+ 3 marks for SPaG)
5. Mark Scheme
Clear and easy-to-use marking guidance
Criteria for both knowledge and evaluation questions
Helps with consistent, fair, and informative feedback
Ideal For:
KS3 RE departments
New or non-specialist teachers
Schools introducing world religions and philosophy to younger learners
This teaching resource focuses on the Golden Rule—“Treat others as you would like to be treated”—as a common ethical teaching found in the six major world religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. Students will explore how each religion expresses this principle through sacred texts, teachings, and real-life applications. The resource includes scripture-based comparisons, reflection activities, group discussions, and role-play scenarios to help students understand the universal importance of empathy, respect, and kindness. It encourages learners to see shared moral values across different faiths, promoting tolerance and interfaith understanding.
