Steph Whyte

How do you choose what religions to teach?
Is it just habit, or is there a strategy?

In our latest clip, Dr. James Holt discusses moving beyond the "Big Six" and why we need to stop just teaching the "sexy" bits of religion .

#RME #ReligiousEducation #TeacherTips #Curriculum #Worldviews

One of the biggest challenges in CfE? Progression.

We ask Ollie Bray how the Curriculum Improvement Cycle will finally align the Broad General Education (BGE) with the Senior Phase.

#PrimaryToSecondary #Transition #BGE #SeniorPhase #EducationScotland

Coming Friday

A New Podcast Episode with Dr James Holt.

We talk about how we select content for teaching and where to find information about it.

I really loved this episode and really think it's changed a lot of how I view RME.

The future of planning: Know 🧠 Do 🛠️ Understand 💡

We discuss the new "technical framework" for CfE. It’s moving away from endless lists of Es & Os towards clearer "Big Ideas."

#CurriculumDesign #TeachingResources #EducationInnovation #ScotEd

RME looks very different across Scotland right now.

Will the new cycle fix that variability? We discuss how the CIC aims to provide greater clarity and consistency while protecting local flexibility.

#RME #SubjectLeader #QualityEducation #EquityInEducation #CurriculumReview

How does a 10-year curriculum plan actually work?

It’s not happening overnight.

#EdLeadership #SchoolImprovement #EducationReform #PlanningAhead

What actually is the Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC)?

Ollie Bray explains it’s not just a quick fix—it’s a systematic, 10-year cycle to declutter and streamline Curriculum for Excellence (CfE).

#CurriculumImprovementCycle #CfE #ScottishTeachers #EdChatScot #EducationPolicy

RME is NOT just another social subject.

In this week’s episode, Ollie Bray (Strategic Director, Education Scotland) clears up the debate.

#RME #EducationScotland #CurriculumDesign #OllieBray #ScottishEducation #Podcast

This is a quote that a former colleague said to Ollie Bray that he has always remembered and it beautifully summarising the unique spot and importance of RME.

You can hear more of my chat with Ollie on the Podcast - What Even is RME?

Out Now!

It’s subject choice season!

We know RMPS is more than just learning about religion—it’s about developing the high-level skills the "real world" actually needs. But how do we show that to pupils?

👇 Read the full blog post and download the pack at the link in bio!

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Who is your "Dream Guest" to invite into the classroom?

As teachers, we sometimes feel like we have to be the expert on everything. But there is a special kind of magic that happens when a fresh face walks through the door.

#COP26 #ClimateJustice #ChristianAid #RME #GlobalCitizenship #Education

We are all tired. The idea of starting a new lunch club might make you want to cry.

But extra-curriculars don't have to be high-stress. In fact, they can be the best part of your week.

Listen to the full episode for more ideas on Amnesty International, LGBT groups, and more! Link in Bio. 🔗

Research Skills - Googles the question word-for-word. Copies the first sentence from Wikipedia. Job done.

👉 Full episode streaming now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

#Pedagogy #ResearchSkills #S1 #BGE #TeachingSkills #Literacy #RME #CurriculumDesign #TeacherToolkit

The irony of teaching in 2025 is that we are expected to teach pupils about Artificial Intelligence, "Fake News," and finding the truth in the media... while working in classrooms with technology from 2010.

🎧 Listen to the podcast via the link in my bio.

#EdTech #TeacherProblems

In the latest episode, we discuss a truly impactful resource. Stuart talks about his experience inviting speakers from Generation 2 Generation into his classroom.

🎙️ Link in bio to listen.

#HolocaustEducation #Gen2Gen #LivedExperience #RME #HistoryTeacher #S2 #BGE #TeachingResources #NeverAgain

Running on empty? We have you covered.

Here are 5 low-prep RMPS lessons for the final week that go beyond just watching a movie to kill time.

Get the resources: Read the full blog post with the quiz template and film guides via the link in our bio.

#RMPS #TeacherLife #EndOfTerm #ScottishEducation

Taking pupils abroad can be one of the most rewarding parts of being an RME teacher, but let’s be honest—the paperwork and the planning can be absolutely terrifying.

#SchoolTrip #Rome #Italy #EducationalTravel #RME #AbsoluteTravel #TeacherTips #RomeTrip #VaticanCity #EducationScotland

In this weeks episode, you will hear why I am rubbish at helping with the School Show.

I tried. I really did.

In today’s brand NEW episode of What Even is RME?, I am joined by Stuart McKinlay - Chair of STARME @teachersofRME.

#RME #RMPS #TeacherConfessions #SchoolShow #DramaDept #ScottishEdu

If you are an RME teacher feeling the pressure of the "overloaded curriculum," this episode is for you.

👇 Click the link in my bio to listen now!

#RME #RMPS #ReligiousEducation #ScottishEducation #TeacherReality #InsideTheClassroom #STARME #HolocaustEducation #Pedagogy #EdChat

✨ School Trips: Stuart shares his top tips for a school trip to Rome.
✨Confession Time: I admit why I am absolutely rubbish at helping with the school show, while Stuart argues it's the best way to build those all-important relationships.

✨ Lived Experience: Why bringing in speakers from Generation 2 Generation @Gen2Genuk works better than any textbook for Holocaust education.

That is a massive ask. Especially when we are trying to do it in an hour a week, often with technology that hasn't been updated since 2010.
In this episode, we talk about:
✨ The Tech Struggle: How we teach 21st-century skills when the school Wi-Fi is spinning the wheel of death.

This is an "Inside the Classroom" episode, where we strip back the policy documents and talk about the reality of the job.
We know the principles and practices document asks us to help pupils "make a positive difference to the world" and establish values of "wisdom and integrity."

This week, I am joined by Stuart McKinlay, RMPS Teacher and Chair of STARME @teachersofRME

We often say the best professional learning happens in those informal conversations during tea breaks—or in this case, over Zoom!

We're going Inside the Classroom with Stuart McKinlay, RMPS teacher and Chair of STARME @teachersofRME.

Get your travel mug ready and maybe you'll drink as much coffee as Stuart! The episode goes live first thing tomorrow!

#RME #RMPS #ScottishEducation #TeacherLife #EdChat #STARME #NewEpisode

The Problem with RME – LearningRMPS LearningRMPS

"RME needs more than a name change—it needs a radical overhaul. I argue for a fundamental rethink of the curriculum and purpose of the subject. What do you think a new RME should look like? #FutureOfEducation #RME #CurriculumReform

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"Is Core RME just another chance for a qualification? My research shows 58% of schools are introducing certification into their RME classes, blurring the lines between RME and RMPS. What should Core RME be?

#EducationDebate #RMPS #Research

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What is it we are asking pupils to do? I compare RME with other subjects to show the vagueness and complexity facing teachers. Is the RME curriculum setting teachers up to fail? Read my blog post to find out. #Curriculum #RME"

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"We ask RME teachers to cultivate wisdom, justice, and compassion in just one hour a week. Is this a realistic expectation? I dive into the time crunch facing RME in Scotland in my new blog post. #RME #TeacherLife #EducationReform"

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"A compulsory subject for hundreds of years, but no one knows what it is. This is the challenge for RME in Scotland. My latest blog post explores the problem and my research into 'What is RME?' #ScottishEducation #RME #CurriculumForExcellence"
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