β οΈ URGENT: RME Teachers & Supporters!
The debate on the Children (RME Withdrawal) Bill is MONDAY, NOV 25TH. The window to influence MSPs is closing fast!
Full guide & template:https://buff.ly/t3F7j3n
@teachersofrme.bsky.social
Scottish Teachers Association of RME, REREC, RMPS and associated Subjects. The professional voice of RME teachers in Scotland. www.starme.co.uk SCIO SCO54276
β οΈ URGENT: RME Teachers & Supporters!
The debate on the Children (RME Withdrawal) Bill is MONDAY, NOV 25TH. The window to influence MSPs is closing fast!
Full guide & template:https://buff.ly/t3F7j3n
Boost Your RMPS Department's Presence!
STARME Member Marilyn Hamilton shares a little insight into how and why it is important to increase your footfall in RMPS.
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#Education #EthicsCup
Remember Gillian Dunsmuir's brilliant Keynote at the Festival of Learning? π€©
Gillian is building a vital Teacher Toolkit based on your effective classroom strategies.
π Help shape the future of RMPS teaching! Fill out her survey by 12th December.
π starme.co.uk/2025/11/12/h...
#RMPS
Stuck with an amazing RME idea but zero time to develop it? β°
The Farmington Scholarship is your answer!
Gain funded time to research your passionβfrom developing lessons to an IDL project or focusing on attainment. Plus, attend an incredible conference at Oxford University! π€―
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Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty Bill is advancing in the Scottish Parliament. We've provided our insights to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice committee. Read our full response on our website.
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π’ Important Update for STARME Affiliates! As STARME is now a registered charity, all members must re-enroll and submit a new registration form with your address to comply with legal standards.. Re-enroll now: buff.ly/4G3WgJV
28.09.2025 08:27 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0We know the power of a good mentor. But don't just take our word for it! Here's what some of our mentees from the past year had to say about the STARME Mentoring Programme:
Ready to get involved?
starme.co.uk/2025/09/03/a...
#TeacherMentoring #Education #TeacherLife #RME #RMPS #Support #STARME
Our hard work is making a difference! π
We couldn't be prouder of this recognition. Thank you to our members for being part of this important mission!
Read the article and see our work highlighted:
starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#STARME #ReligiousEducation #RME #ProfessionalDevelopment #Advocacy
Is someone failing to hold schools accountable for teaching Religious and Moral Education?
Share your thoughts below! π
Find the full article for more on this issue: starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#Education #SchoolLife #Parenting #Scotland #RME #Discussion
Who stands up for a subject when it's within a bigger department?
Stephen C. Scholes' article sheds light on how merging Religious and Moral Education into larger faculties can harm the subject and its educators' careers. Have you noticed this in your school?
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Does a lack of specialist teachers undermine the quality of a subject? π€
What impact does this have on the subject's standing and the student experience? Join the discussion on what makes for effective teaching in RME.
starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#Scotland #RME #Curriculum
Should Religious and Moral Education (RME) get a new name?
What do you think the subject's name should be to best represent what it teaches? We'd love to hear your suggestions! π
Learn more about the discussion in the full article: starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#SchoolCurriculum #RME #RMPS
Looking for a fun way to reflect on your teaching practice? Our new quiz helps you discover your unique RME teaching archetype! Whether you're a Historian, an Artist, or a Mediator, this quiz will give you some great insights and a chance to celebrate your strengths. Share your results.
13.09.2025 18:03 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 2 π 0Stephen C. Scholes, in his new article, explores this critical question. He suggests that the emphasis on exam results might be taking attention away from what RME is truly about.
Let us know what you think! π
starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#Education #Parenting #Scotland #RME #Exams
Excited for Grants Focus Week?
On 25th September, we're hosting a free, online In Conversation event, exploring how we can amplify authentic voices in religion and worldviews education. Featuring some of our brilliant grantees, this isn't one to miss!
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#TeamRE
What can we learn from the 2025 exam results.
05.08.2025 19:45 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0Good luck to all those receiving Exam Results today
05.08.2025 06:38 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Thought I'd share this as an educational thread for any RME specialists here,those that teach RME in Primary or anyone interested in world religions & the factors that link them.
#Ashura
#scottishteachers #RME #RMPS @teachersofrme.bsky.social @steachersep.bsky.social #scottisheducation #teacherresearch @sera-ecr.bsky.social
30.07.2025 12:48 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0A welcome return to Understanding Standards events this year!
Available to book on Understanding Standards Website are
N5 RMPS and N5 and Higher Philosophy
www.understandingstandards.org.uk/Events
Please share with colleagues!
π’ RME Educators! Our next Virtual Teach Meet is themed "Preparing for Next Session"! Join us to share tips, swap ideas & find new resources. Great for bespoke #CLPL & connecting.
ποΈ Mon, June 16th | β° 3:50 PM - 4:50 PM π Details & Link:
starme.co.uk/2025/06/06/h...
Delighted to announce STARME is now an OSCR-registered SCIO! π This opens up more funding opportunities to inspire & empower excellence in RME & associated subjects. Huge thanks to our partners for their support! #STARME #OSCR #SCIO #RME #Charity
30.05.2025 15:35 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0 RME teachers! Scotlandβs new Centre for Teaching Excellence is recruiting for part-time secondments (0.4FTE) to lead research & professional learning.
We need RME voices at the table.
Apply by 6 June.
#RME #CfTE #TeacherLeadership #PractitionerEnquiry #ScotEdu
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
Thank you to all who came to the Festival of Learning! We had a fantastic day! It wouldn't be possible without the amazing team work of the Management Committee.
#starme25
What a fantastic opportunity to share my reflections on the relevance of philosophy in Catholic schools at the 2025 STARME Festival of Learning. Absolutely delighted to present in such a historical setting. @trinityhighrenfrew.bsky.social
02.05.2025 11:11 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Fascinating keynote from @olliebray.bsky.social and a fantastic start to @teachersofrme.bsky.social Festival of Learning! We're at the top of the stairs - come and have a chat!
02.05.2025 11:49 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Luca La Monica is sharing about philosophy in Catholic schools #rerc #starme25
02.05.2025 09:42 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1Jill Stevens from Interfaith Scotland is sharing about Interfaith Week and how we can get involved.
02.05.2025 09:41 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0"RME is one of the 8 curriculum areas, it's not Social Subjects or Humanities, and it is being reviewed as it's own area"
#Starme25
Keynote Speaker @olliebray.bsky.social is kicking the day off by sharing where Education Scotland are and planning on going with the Curriculum Review
#starme25