This RMPS in the News focuses on the recent events regarding the Israel-Iran conflict. Recent reports of Iranian missile and drone attacks, alongside retaliatory airstrikes in the region, have once again brought the reality of Read more
Two years before the release of ‘Adolescence’, and around the time we started hearing about someone called Andrew Tate, our department planned a series of BGE lessons with the aim of helping our pupils to become better thinkers. We wanted our pupils to see that, in an increasingly polarised world, settling for easy answers is often a mistake. Two years later, this unit is receiving top feedback from S4 pupils and even increasing our SQA course uptake. This session will look at the process of planning the unit, its content, and will share details of how to access the lessons and documentary clips used.
Looking to bring a breath of fresh air to your RME lessons this spring? Join the Scottish Bible Society for a fast-paced, 30-minute CLPL Speed Meet! Designed specifically for Primary and Lower Secondary practitioners, Taking Easter Outdoors is packed with quick, practical, and engaging ideas to help you explore the Easter narrative beyond the classroom walls. Grab a cuppa, connect with peers, and leave with ready-to-use outdoor learning activities that will bring the Easter story to life for your learners.
On February 17th, 2024, as faith communities across Scotland entered seasons of reflection—Ramadan for Muslims and Lent for Christians—the RME community reached a landmark of its own. With the passing of the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill, the landscape of our classrooms has fundamentally shifted. For years, the "withdrawal clause" acted as a symbolic barrier, often conflating academic Religious Education with Religious Observance. By allowing students to be opt-out of the subject, the system inadvertently framed RME as a confessional activity rather than an academic discipline. The Turning Point That era has ended. As stated on the Scottish Government website: “It is no longer possible to withdraw from RME.” (Scottish Government, 2026) This change is not just a policy update; it is a validation of RME’s legitimacy. We are moving away from the precarious positioning of the 1960s and the "conscience-based" absences of the 1980s toward a pluralistic, robust curriculum that reflects modern Scotland. Looking Ahead Following in the footsteps of Wales, Scotland is now tasked with ensuring our curriculum is fit for a nation where traditional religious identification is evolving. As we enter this "Curriculum Improvement Cycle," one thing is clear: RME is no longer an optional extra. It is a necessary, academic, and vital tool for understanding the complex world our learners inhabit.
This RMPS in the News focuses on the recent events regarding immigration enforcement actions carried out by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in the USA. These events – including raids, detentions and reports of violence Read more
We would like to thank Stuart McKinlay, has stood as our Chairperson for the past 3 years. Stuart has navigated STARME through it's creation, inauguartion and helped cement RME as a subject worth talking about. Stuart bid farewell at our recent AGM and you can read his final report as Chair.