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Our friends at the The Scottish Association of Mosques wanted to highlight a resource that might be of interest to you. BBC have produced a series of episodes called Prayer and Reflection. Episode 11 is Read more
Jonas Christensen from George Watson’s College will be discussing how to successfully introduce Philosophy to your curriculum, from BGE through to SQA certification. This session provides actionable advice on boosting student achievement and tackles some of Read more
This RMPS in the News example focuses on the recent shooting targeting a Jewish community during Hanukkah in Australia. Classes can use this to explore issues of religious prejudice, freedom of belief, and moral responsibility. While Read more
The Christmas Conundrum: An RMPS Escape Room Looking for a festive end-of-term activity? STARME member Sarah Blair shares a new downloadable escape room! Students are recruited by the North Pole Council to solve clues, unlock Santa’s Workshop, and recover the "Key of Kindness." Perfect for RMPS classes, this ready-to-use PowerPoint comes complete with solutions and teacher notes.
STARME is calling for fundamental reform of inspection practices for Religious and Moral Education (RME) and RERC. Inconsistent inspection is undermining the legal status of RME/RERC, leading to widespread non-compliance in Scottish schools. Our position statement demands that future frameworks must guarantee Specialism, Clarity, Consistency, and acknowledgment of Systemic Challenges to finally secure high-quality, statutory religious education. Read the full paper to see STARME’s four non-negotiable principles for the future of the inspectorate and RME/RERC provision.
This is a follow-up post to show a practical way that I have used RMPS in the News to boost engagement and relevance in my classroom. The recent discussions around assisted dying legislation in Scotland Read more
