At Discovery RE, part of the Jigsaw Education Group we are delighted to welcome Dr Richard Kueh, National Lead for Religious Education, at Ofsted, to deliver a webinar for teachers. … Continue reading
Discovery RE and Curriculum for Wales and Humanities AoLE for Religion, Values and Ethics The Donaldson Report (2015) stated 4 purposes which form the core of the Curriculum for Wales. … Continue reading
Guidance for Using Discovery RE with Composite Classes This guidance is to support schools teaching Discovery RE to a range of ages in a class throughout the school. The fact … Continue reading
How does Discovery RE support schools in evidencing intent, implementation and impact? This downloadable article will support school leaders and leaders of RE in particular, in preparing for Ofsted and … Continue reading
Discovery RE and Jigsaw PSHE: How they contribute to 2019 Ofsted Education Inspection Framework This document sets out how the Jigsaw and the Discovery RE programmes can contribute significantly to … Continue reading
Discovery RE and the Commission on Religious Education (CoRE) The Commission on Religious Education (CoRE) have released a report titled ‘Religion and Worldviews: the way forward, a national plan for … Continue reading
We are pleased to announce that Target Tracker, Classroom Monitor and Educater have now made Discovery RE’s assessment statements available for schools using these systems.
How Discovery RE can support Church of England schools in fulfilling and evidencing elements of the new SIAMS 2018 inspection framework
How does Discovery RE support the Welsh Curriculum Welsh education is going through a period of considerable change, with an extensive review being undertaken led by Professor Graham Donaldson, ‘Successful … Continue reading
How can Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE, and Discovery RE support providers in fulfilling the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 ? The Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) … Continue reading
In January 2017, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector (HMCI) commissioned an Ofsted-wide review of the curriculum. Its aim was to provide fresh insight into leaders’ curriculum intentions, how these are implemented and the impact on outcomes for pupils. The "Bold Beginnings" report specifically focuses on the Reception Year and the extent to which a school’s curriculum for four- and five-year-olds prepares them for the rest of their education and beyond.
Often I have been asked the following questions: How do we raise the profile of RE within a school? How do we make an impact in the school? I … Continue reading
Success Story with Meadow Park Academy in Berkshire Significant success with Subject Knowledge and Assessment. We find progression in Discovery RE to be very clear. Each year is different, so … Continue reading
Discovery RE 3rd Edition has arrived! Hi everyone, Just a quick post to let you know that the Discovery RE 3rd Edition has arrived and is available now for new … Continue reading
Success Story with Churchfield CE Primary Academy in Staffordshire Significant success with the RE Curriculum. Using the enquiry-based approach in Discovery RE has really enabled the children to deepen their thinking. Starting … Continue reading
Understanding Christianity cannot be used to replace Discovery RE and Discovery RE cannot be used to deliver Understanding Christianity. They can, however, be used together to deliver a holistic and balanced RE programme.
The Religious Education Council of England and Wales has produced a good practice guide for RE Teachers. This voluntary code of practice was drawn up in 2009, as a reassurance … Continue reading
Success Story with St. Luke’s CE Primary in Dorset Significant success with Critical Thinking and Confidence. Since having adopted the Discovery Scheme to deliver our RE curriculum we have seen … Continue reading
Nigel Genders, Chief Education Officer for the Church of England, gave oral evidence to the All Party Parliamentary Group for Religious Education on Religious Literacy. When I last spoke to … Continue reading
