Young people live in a diverse society, so Religious Education matters more than ever!
Young people need the knowledge and skills to understand different beliefs and values, to find common ground, and to thrive together.
Too many young people leave school with only a superficial understanding of religion and belief, missing not only knowledge, but the confidence to engage, the empathy to connect, and the moral compass to participate in public life.
What can Parliament do about it?
Rethink RE is the campaign, led by the National Association of Teachers of RE and the Religious Education Council of England and Wales that invites you to help change that. We believe Parliament can partner with us to:
Improve the quality of Religious Education
Every pupil, in every school, in every constituency, should enjoy a high-quality Religious Education that equips them to understand both their own worldview and that of others.
Use policy levers to strengthen Religious Eductation
The policy levers are in your hands — from funding and teacher training, to accountability in the curriculum — and your voice can make the difference, especially as we reach the conclusion of the government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review this Autumn.
Promote the societal value of Religious Education
High-quality Religious Education nurtures social cohesion, underpins resilience in communities, supports mental wellbeing, and strengthens democratic dialogue.
What steps can MPs take?
If you agree — that an RE curriculum isn’t just about religion and belief, but about the scholarly tools young people need to navigate the world — then we welcome you to explore what must change, how you can act locally and/or nationally, and what support is already ready and waiting.
Engage in a local dialogue
Connect with us to better understand the state of RE in your constituency. Let us work together to identify areas that need improvement.
Raise Parliamentary Questions
Your support in raising important Parliamentary Questions related to RE can make a significant difference. Contact us if you can facilitate these.
Support a request for a Westminster Hall debate
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Enquire About Teacher Training
Ask ministers why trainee secondary teachers in RE receive such small bursaries and do not receive subject knowledge enhancement grants.
Are you a parent, student, educator or employer? Find out what you can do to make a difference.
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Campaign updates
What will students learn?
The proposed National Entitlement to an education in Religion and Worldviews would ensure that all pupils in all schools are entitled to high-quality education in the subject and that the curriculum is structured so that it is fit for purpose and relevant for today’s pupils and their lives in a modern and multi-religious and multi-secular world.
The proposal says:
Pupils are entitled to be taught, by well qualified and resourced teachers, so that they gain knowledge and understanding about:
What religion is and worldviews are, and how they are studied.
The impact of religious and non …
Role of RE in schools debated on BBC One
There has been extensive media coverage since the Telegraph misrepresented NATRE’s anti-racist RE materials in an article on 15 June. NATRE were invited to take part in a discussion on BBC1’s Sunday Morning Live on 27th June.
Read the full update