As teachers of RMPS, we know how important it is to help our learners see the relevance of our subject in today’s world. One of the most powerful ways to make RMPS come alive for our learners is by connecting it to current real-world events. News stories can help our Read more
Have you had an amazing idea for how to progress your RME practice but just have no time to develop it? Want to complete a bit of research but aren’t sure where to start? Always dreamed of going to University of Oxford? The Farmington Scholarship is a fabulous initiative that not many people know about. The Farmington Institute funds around 30 scholars every year to undertake some research into a project of their choice. This could be the development of a series of lessons, a primary transition plan, a research piece into something you are passionate about, or an IDL project you’ve always dreamed of. Anything that enhances and improves Religious Education in your context. Find out how you can gain the gift of time and professional development that will benefit your students and the wider RMPS community.
Sarah Blair’s excellent presentation on “Increasing Engagement in the BGE,” outlined strategies she uses at Lasswade High School to make RMPS engaging for pupils. Her core aim is to foster keen learners and increase potential uptake in the senior phase by addressing questions about the subject’s relevancy. This is achieved Read more
We are delighted to host yet another Speed Meet, our monthly bespoke RMPS CLPL opportunities. This month we are delighted to host Kerry Patterson the Manager of The Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre. The Centre is based in Garnethill Synagogue, the first purpose-built synagogue in Scotland. Thier displays show the development Read more
Join us for a special online speed meet session led by the fantastic Sarah Blair, a presenter at the 2024 and 2025 Starme Festival of Learning! Sarah will be leading a half-hour session on Monday, October 6th at 4pm to help us make RME more relevant and engaging in the Read more
Discover Your RME Teaching Style! Ever wondered what kind of RME teacher you really are? Are you a philosophical guide encouraging deep thinking, or a passionate activist inspiring change? Do you weave captivating stories to bring ancient beliefs to life, or do you use data and evidence to explore the Read more
Hello! After a busy first year of the STARME mentoring programme, we felt now wasa good time to pause, take stock and reflect on some of the successes andimprovements we can make to the programme going forward. For those who don’t know, the programme aims to pair early career teachers, Read more
Stephen C. Scholes (2025): The Marginalization of Religious Education: Solutions for a Shared Challenge from Scotland, Religious Education, DOI: 10.1080/00344087.2025.2541484 This journal article by Dr Stephen C. Scholes, Senior Lecturer in Education at Queen Margaret University, investigates the marginalization of Religious Education (RE) in Scottish schools, building upon international discussions within Read more
Hello! After a busy first year of the STARME mentoring programme, we felt now wasa good time to pause, take stock and reflect on some of the successes andimprovements we can make to the programme going forward.For those who don’t know, the programme aims to pair early career teachers, andnon-subject Read more
Following from her session at the Festival of Learning, Fiona Moss, Culham St Gabriels, will be sharing more about Religion and World View approach to RME. This will be an interesting session to consider and understand expecially in a time of curriculum change.