Understanding Christianity: Developing subject knowledge and expertise for teaching Christianity. A training package for Headteachers and RE subject leaders

During this training the Christianity Project materials will be launched. Now entitled `Understanding Christianity: Text Impact Connections`, it offers an approach to teaching and learning about Christianity, with units and supporting resources from EYFS to Y9. Introduces an approach to teaching RE which is coherent and enables progression in learning and which helps to develop religious literacy. This resource has been written for both church and community schools.

The training provides an introduction and overview of the project, including outcomes, teaching approach, classroom ideas and extensive resources. This is essential training for all Church schools across the Diocese – there will be a day conference to introduce the main aspects of the Understanding Christianity materials followed by further in depth modules of training delivered on a second day. If you attend all the modules you will receive 15 hours of training in total. You will also receive a resource pack (at an extra cost of £55) only required if this is the first time that your school has participated/engaged with this training.

Intended Outcomes:
You will be familiar with ‘The Understanding Christianity project’ which will:
Enable all pupils to develop their religious literacy
Build teacher subject knowledge
Set the bar for the quality of teaching and learning about Christianity in church schools
You will understand how the core concepts of Christianity can be explored in a progressive way through an enquiry approach that engages with Biblical text and helps develop religious and theological literacy
You will be better prepared for aspects of the SIAMS inspection


THIS IS A 2 DAY TRAINING COURSE, RUNNING ON 8TH FEBRUARY AND 24TH MAY 2018. WHEN BOOKING FOR 8TH FEBRUARY, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE BOOKED ONTO THE SESSION ON 24TH MAY.

As the 8th February is now FULLY BOOKED, we will be re-running the FIRST day on 9th February, with the second day being the same - 24th May 2018. Please book to be added to the RESERVE list and you will be contacted directly with confirmation of your place.

IF YOUR SCHOOL ALREADY HAVE A RESOURCE, PLEASE BRING THIS WITH YOU TO THE TRAINING; schools new to this training will be invoiced for a resource pack at £55.00.

NOTE: there is an early closing date of 25th January 2018 to allow resources to be ordered.