Andrew Wild has a passion for raising standards through support with challenge to schools, so raising standards achieved by pupils and the quality of education provided for them. This is achieved by working closely with schools and offering support and guidance to Headteachers, staff and governors. Andrew provides support for the appointment of Headteachers and their continued professional development. He is also involved in developing service provision for schools and in developing new school networks.
On 2 September, the new Fishponds Church of England Academy in Bristol became the first Academy sponsored by the Diocese, opening its doors for the first year of its new status.
Getting to grips with AT2 to raise attainment in RE
Dilwyn Hunt
Dilwyn was, until recently, the RE Adviser in Dudley and now works as an Independent Consultant. He has published books on the theory of RE and RE text books introducing children to philosophy and religion. He is currently working on new materials. He is a member on the Executive of the Association of RE Inspectors, Advisers and Consultants (AREIAC).
RE Through Games and Drama: the role of the RE Co-ordinator EYFS + KS1
Margaret James
Margaret is a Senior Leader and RE co-ordinator at a South Gloucestershire primary school. She is a Section 48 inspector and offers training to teaching staff, governing bodies and inspectors on teaching and learning in RE, including spiritual development. Prior to this, she spent 3 years as the RE Advisory Teacher for South Gloucestershire.
Raising the profile of RE in your school
Dilwyn Hunt
Dilwyn was, until recently, the RE Adviser in Dudley and now works as an Independent Consultant. He has published books on the theory of RE and RE text books introducing children to philosophy and religion. He is currently working on new materials. He is a member on the Executive of the Association of RE Inspectors, Advisers and Consultants (AREIAC).
Our most popular items with teachers are the project boxes tailored to match locally agreed RE syllabuses. They contain a mixture of selected books, posters and artefacts. Boxes can be assembled on demand or matched to a teacher’s specific needs e.g. LA scheme of work, year group, specific subject matter. Teachers may pre-order project boxes for the whole year or on an ad hoc basis. Each box can be borrowed for between 6 and 12 weeks.
A list of the ready-assembled project boxes at the Centre is downloadable below. There are 'generic' boxes to cover a subject for a year group (e.g. Judaism for Key Stage 1) as well as boxes fitting the Awareness, Mystery and Value scheme of work (e.g. Key Stage 2 Unit 2 How Should We Live and Who Can Inspire Us?). Links to lesson plans for some syllabus units are also available on the website - How Should We Live and Who Can Inspire Us? for example.
The DCYP's course programme for 2012-13 is now available to download here and the website is ready to take bookings here. An exciting range of courses at highly competitive rates is planned for headteachers, senior staff, teachers, governors, clergy and TAs/HLTAs.
SACRE Teachers' Conference - 29th January, 2012
Downloadable material from 6 workshops
The schools summer newsletter is available - read it here! As well as various news there is Jackie's farewell message.
The Olympics may be approaching omnipresence at the moment so the events provide a sound hook. Downloadable here are two lesson resources.
Our film about the faith work of Sisters of the Church
made by local children is now online - ideal for Harvest preparation
