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  1. Ofsted publishes research review on religious education

    This review looks at religious education (RE). From: Ofsted. Published. 12 May 2021. The latest review draws on our education inspection framework ( EIF) and other religious education ( RE ...

  2. Research review series: religious education

    Religious studies as a percentage of short course entries in all subjects [footnote 22] 96.1%. 88.5%. The number of pupils taking the full course GCSE has been decreasing steadily since a high ...

  3. A Summary of Ofsted's RE Research Review for Leaders and Teachers

    The RE Curriculum. 🕐 Most locally agreed syllabi recommend spending the equivalent of 60 minutes a week on RE in KS1 and 75 minutes per week in KS2. Insufficient time is considered to be 45 minutes or fewer a week. 5️⃣ In secondary, most syllabi recommend that 5% or above of total curriculum be dedicated to RE.

  4. PDF OFSTED REPORT ON RE

    education/research-review-series-religious-education In religious education (RE), pupils enter into a rich discourse about the religious and non-religious traditions that have shaped Great Britain and the world.

  5. Ofsted publishes research review on religious education

    Ofsted publishes research review on religious education. Published By GOV.UK [English], Wed, May 12, 2021 2:30 AM. The latest review draws on our education inspection framework (EIF) and other religious education (RE) literature to identify what contributes to high-quality RE curriculum, assessment, pedagogy and systems in schools where we ...

  6. PDF OFSTED Research review Series: Religious Education (May 2021)

    religious traditions; • Personal knowledge that enables pupils to better understand and interrogate their own position, presuppositions and values. The report identifies some common features of a high-quality RE curriculum, based on the research reviewed. Research was chosen that fits with the research underpinning of the 2019 Education

  7. PDF Ofsted Research Review on Religious Education 2021

    A summary of the Ofsted research review on religious education published by the DfE on May 21st 2021 Ofsted has published the second in a series of reviews into different subjects across the curriculum. This review looks at religious education (RE). The latest review draws on our education inspection framework (EIF) and other

  8. Ofsted publishes research review on religious education

    EB News: 12/05/2021 - 10:24. Ofsted has published the second in a series of reviews into different subjects across the curriculum, this time looking at religious education (RE). The latest review draws on Ofsted's education inspection framework (EIF) and other religious education (RE) literature to identify what contributes to high-quality RE ...

  9. Research in and for religious education

    Research in and for religious education. The recent review of research in RE conducted by OfSTED, 1 the government agency responsible for inspecting education provision in England, advocates teacher engagement with research in order to address the complexity of a subject in which there is a lack of consensus about the aims and purposes and the ...

  10. Research review series: religious education

    Research review series: religious education. Ofsted. Research Summary. From the Conclusion section of the report (on page 39): 'RE is vital in preparing pupils to engage in a diverse and complex multi-religious and multi-secular society. However, this review has also identified that there are significant challenges that limit high quality in ...

  11. What's 'what' in RE: Relating the what, the how and the why of

    Blog post by Dr David Lewin, University of Strathclyde, and Dr Janet Orchard, School of Education, University of Bristol. We welcome the research report on Religious Education recently published by Ofsted, the inspectorate for schools in England led by Dr Richard Kueh, whose academic engagement with the subject is widely respected.. Kueh's report has already inspired some interesting ...

  12. Ofsted Research Review: "Review spells out essential role of RE"

    The timing of the Ofsted report on Religious Education sends a powerful message to all those with an interest in the status of RE. As only the second subject review after science and the first Arts and Humanities subject in the schedule, it is a clear indication of the importance of Religious Education as a discrete subject, and the need for a broad and balanced curriculum.

  13. PDF REPORT CARD RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

    RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REPORT CARD A OF THE QUALIFICATION ... The 2021 Ofsted Research Review identified barriers to high-quality RE teaching in schools including: Time spent on the subject is improving in some areas: OVER 95% 46% of primary teachers report time spent on

  14. PDF Ofsted research review series: religious education

    18/05/2021 Research review series: religious education - GOV.UK ... The 2013 Ofsted report stated that many pupils leave school with scant subject knowledge in RE . [ f o o t n o t e 1 4 ] The literature also references chronic and intractable problems with school-level provision for RE . These are factors that can affect quality of education ...

  15. Religious education in modern Britain

    The Religious Education Council of England and Wales also advocates for this. Ofsted report, May 2021. In May 2021, the education inspectorate for England, Ofsted, published a report on religious education teaching in schools. This argued that RE was "vital in preparing pupils to engage in a diverse and complex multi-religious and multi ...

  16. Ofsted publishes research review on religious education

    Ofsted has published the second in a series of reviews into different subjects across the curriculum. This review looks at religious education (RE). The latest review draws on our education inspection framework ( EIF) and other religious education ( RE) literature to identify what contributes to high-quality RE curriculum, assessment, pedagogy ...

  17. NATRE welcome OFSTED's RE research report

    NATRE warmly welcomes Ofsted's Research review report on religious education, which highlights the priority Ofsted places on the importance of high quality RE in all schools. We are pleased to note the reiteration of the law that RE is for all pupils in all key stages and all types of state funded schools, including special schools and ...

  18. PDF Research review series: religious education

    In RE, there are different issues that can affect quality of education. Ofsted's previous report on RE in 2013, 'Religious education: realising the potential', stated that the structures that underpin the local determination of the RE curriculum have failed to keep pace with changes in the wider educational world.[footnote 5] The local

  19. Religious education: realising the potential

    This Ofsted survey report is written for religious education (RE) teachers and leaders and headteachers in both primary and secondary schools. RE makes a significant contribution to pupils ...

  20. NICER research drawn on for Ofsted Religious Education Report

    Ofsted has just published its Research review of religious education (Published 12 May 2021). in RE pupils enter a vibrant debate about "the religious and non-religious traditions that have shaped Great Britain and the world. RE in primary and secondary schools enables pupils to take their place within a diverse multi-religious and multi-secular society." Ofsted thinks the

  21. What Is Religious Education for? Exploring SACRE Member Views

    Mark Plater. In recent years, concern has been expressed about lack of clarity in the published aims and purposes provided for the teaching of religious education (RE) in English schools. Public reports and significant RE authorities suggest that this contributes to teacher confusion and a lowering of standards in the subject.

  22. 8 in 10 Americans Say Religion Is Losing ...

    Pew Research Center conducted this survey to explore Americans' attitudes about religion's role in public life, including politics in a presidential election year. ... education, religious affiliation and other categories. For more, refer to the ATP's Methodology and the Methodology for this report. Read the questions used in this report ...