Understanding Humanism
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We provide free resources and services for teachers, parents, children, and the general public to help people learn about the humanist approach to life. We offer trained & accredited humanist school speakers. https://understandinghumanism.org.uk/
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Understanding Humanism
Understanding Humanism provides free education resources, school speakers, teacher training, and online courses on humanism and non-religious worldviews.
understandinghumanism.org.uk
Hello everyone! Understanding Humanism is now on Bluesky. We'll be keeping you up to date about all our resources and services to support teaching and learning about the humanist approach to life. understandinghumanism.org.uk
GCSE RS teachers, are you looking for ways to improve your pupils' responses on non-religious worldviews? Then don't miss tomorrow's CPD webinar! Find out more and register below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Understanding Humanism teacher training
We deliver teacher training about humanism to help with subject knowledge and practical ideas for the classroom. We can offer training as part of initial teacher training (ITT) and for continued profe...
understandinghumanism.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
GCSE RS teachers, are you looking for ways to improve your pupils' responses on non-religious worldviews? Then don't miss tomorrow's CPD webinar! Find out more and register below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
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Teachers of RVE in Wales, on Wednesday (19 Nov) we're offering online professional learning for the National Centre of RE for Wales. Learn more about non-religious philosophical convictions and how to answer GCSE questions about them! bangorunivsite.prod.acquia-sites.com/events/subje...
November 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Teachers of RVE in Wales, on Wednesday (19 Nov) we're offering online professional learning for the National Centre of RE for Wales. Learn more about non-religious philosophical convictions and how to answer GCSE questions about them! bangorunivsite.prod.acquia-sites.com/events/subje...
GCSE RS teachers, it's not to late to sign-up for this week's webinar! Join us on Thursday for CPD on improving pupils' responses on non-religious worldviews. Find out more and register below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Understanding Humanism teacher training
We deliver teacher training about humanism to help with subject knowledge and practical ideas for the classroom. We can offer training as part of initial teacher training (ITT) and for continued profe...
understandinghumanism.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 9:44 AM
GCSE RS teachers, it's not to late to sign-up for this week's webinar! Join us on Thursday for CPD on improving pupils' responses on non-religious worldviews. Find out more and register below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Teachers of RVE in Wales, on Wednesday (19 Nov) we're offering online professional learning for the National Centre of RE for Wales. Learn more about non-religious philosophical convictions and how to answer GCSE questions about them! bangorunivsite.prod.acquia-sites.com/events/subje...
November 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Teachers of RVE in Wales, on Wednesday (19 Nov) we're offering online professional learning for the National Centre of RE for Wales. Learn more about non-religious philosophical convictions and how to answer GCSE questions about them! bangorunivsite.prod.acquia-sites.com/events/subje...
Did you know Understanding Humanism has a collection of articles on what humanism is, its history, and how to teach about it in the classroom? Why not check it out and learn more? understandinghumanism.org.uk/articles/
Humanist Articles
Discover more about the humanist approach to life and the place of humanism within an education about religion and worldviews.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Did you know Understanding Humanism has a collection of articles on what humanism is, its history, and how to teach about it in the classroom? Why not check it out and learn more? understandinghumanism.org.uk/articles/
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From a humanist perspective, we can't fault this sage logic.
And of course: Party on! Dudes 🎸 #WorldKindessDay
And of course: Party on! Dudes 🎸 #WorldKindessDay
November 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
From a humanist perspective, we can't fault this sage logic.
And of course: Party on! Dudes 🎸 #WorldKindessDay
And of course: Party on! Dudes 🎸 #WorldKindessDay
Teachers - it's not too late to sign-up for next week's CPD! Join us on Tuesday for a primary webinar, or Thursday for a webinar supporting GCSE RS teachers in improving pupils' responses on non-religious worldviews. Find out more and reserve your spot below! understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Understanding Humanism teacher training
We deliver teacher training about humanism to help with subject knowledge and practical ideas for the classroom. We can offer training as part of initial teacher training (ITT) and for continued profe...
understandinghumanism.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Teachers - it's not too late to sign-up for next week's CPD! Join us on Tuesday for a primary webinar, or Thursday for a webinar supporting GCSE RS teachers in improving pupils' responses on non-religious worldviews. Find out more and reserve your spot below! understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Do you and your staff want to learn more about non-religious worldviews? Our training can help support your subject knowledge and provide ideas for classroom practice. Don't miss out on next month's webinars! Find out more and register below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Understanding Humanism teacher training
We deliver teacher training about humanism to help with subject knowledge and practical ideas for the classroom. We can offer training as part of initial teacher training (ITT) and for continued profe...
understandinghumanism.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Do you and your staff want to learn more about non-religious worldviews? Our training can help support your subject knowledge and provide ideas for classroom practice. Don't miss out on next month's webinars! Find out more and register below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Are you a GCSE RS teacher looking to improve pupil responses on non-religious perspectives? We're here to help! Join us for next month's CPD webinar. Find out more and register below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Understanding Humanism teacher training
We deliver teacher training about humanism to help with subject knowledge and practical ideas for the classroom. We can offer training as part of initial teacher training (ITT) and for continued profe...
understandinghumanism.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Are you a GCSE RS teacher looking to improve pupil responses on non-religious perspectives? We're here to help! Join us for next month's CPD webinar. Find out more and register below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
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Tickets are sale now for our #FestivalofHumanism in Bournemouth, taking place 12-14 June next year.
Join us for a full weekend of science, politics, philosophy, history, art, culture, comedy, and more.
Book your ticket now!
humanists.uk/events/festi...
Join us for a full weekend of science, politics, philosophy, history, art, culture, comedy, and more.
Book your ticket now!
humanists.uk/events/festi...
Festival of Humanism 2026 | Bournemouth
humanists.uk
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Tickets are sale now for our #FestivalofHumanism in Bournemouth, taking place 12-14 June next year.
Join us for a full weekend of science, politics, philosophy, history, art, culture, comedy, and more.
Book your ticket now!
humanists.uk/events/festi...
Join us for a full weekend of science, politics, philosophy, history, art, culture, comedy, and more.
Book your ticket now!
humanists.uk/events/festi...
With #Interfaithweek on the horizon, check out our interview with humanist Hannah McKerchar on bridging communities through dialogue between religious and non-religious people humanists.uk/2025/02/13/b...
Bridging communities through dialogue: an interview with volunteer Hannah McKerchar
Hannah McKerchar is an active member of Humanists UK’s dialogue network, dedicated to fostering understanding between people of different religions and beliefs. Hannah shares her thoughts on the impor...
humanists.uk
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
With #Interfaithweek on the horizon, check out our interview with humanist Hannah McKerchar on bridging communities through dialogue between religious and non-religious people humanists.uk/2025/02/13/b...
If you're teaching about non-religious worldviews, we have free resources on humanist beliefs, humanist ethics, humanist ambitions, humanist ceremonies, humanist organisations, humanist history, and humanists around the world. All your needs in one place! understandinghumanism.org.uk/resources/
Understanding Humanism teaching resources
All our resources are FREE! You'll find information sheets, activities, presentations, films, assessment, and humanist perspectives on a wide range of topics and questions for ages 5-18.
understandinghumanism.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 10:35 AM
If you're teaching about non-religious worldviews, we have free resources on humanist beliefs, humanist ethics, humanist ambitions, humanist ceremonies, humanist organisations, humanist history, and humanists around the world. All your needs in one place! understandinghumanism.org.uk/resources/
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Get better grades in GCSE Religious Studies! Join our upcoming webinar on the effective inclusion of non-religious views in exam answers. Save your spot today! Thursday 20 November, 16:00-17:00. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Understanding Humanism teacher training
We deliver teacher training about humanism to help with subject knowledge and practical ideas for the classroom. We can offer training as part of initial teacher training (ITT) and for continued profe...
understandinghumanism.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Get better grades in GCSE Religious Studies! Join our upcoming webinar on the effective inclusion of non-religious views in exam answers. Save your spot today! Thursday 20 November, 16:00-17:00. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
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Next week is #interfaithweek. If your school is planning an event, don't forget to include the non-religious! Invite in one our free, trained, and accredited humanist school speakers to answer your students' questions. understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speak...
Understanding Humanism school speakers
We have free, trained, and experienced volunteers across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland that can help you and your school.
understandinghumanism.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Next week is #interfaithweek. If your school is planning an event, don't forget to include the non-religious! Invite in one our free, trained, and accredited humanist school speakers to answer your students' questions. understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speak...
GCSE RS teachers - we have CPD coming up especially for you! Join us on Thursday 20 November for a webinar sharing guidance and resources to improve your pupils' GCSE responses on non-religious worldviews. Find out more and save your spot below! understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Understanding Humanism teacher training
We deliver teacher training about humanism to help with subject knowledge and practical ideas for the classroom. We can offer training as part of initial teacher training (ITT) and for continued profe...
understandinghumanism.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 4:43 PM
GCSE RS teachers - we have CPD coming up especially for you! Join us on Thursday 20 November for a webinar sharing guidance and resources to improve your pupils' GCSE responses on non-religious worldviews. Find out more and save your spot below! understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
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Where do humanists find community? Why might they value it? Why are both bonding and bridging important? Check out our new article to discover more about how humanists connect with others. understandinghumanism.org.uk/articles/hum...
Humanists and community
Where do humanists find community and why do they value it?
understandinghumanism.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Where do humanists find community? Why might they value it? Why are both bonding and bridging important? Check out our new article to discover more about how humanists connect with others. understandinghumanism.org.uk/articles/hum...
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Tonight! Join American professor of African-American religion and humanist thought Anthony Pinn, and journalist, historian, and our patron SI Martin for a fascinating online discussion of the history of Black humanism on both sides in the Atlantic. Book now! humanists.uk/events/black...
Black Humanism: Anthony Pinn and SI Martin in conversation
humanists.uk
November 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Tonight! Join American professor of African-American religion and humanist thought Anthony Pinn, and journalist, historian, and our patron SI Martin for a fascinating online discussion of the history of Black humanism on both sides in the Atlantic. Book now! humanists.uk/events/black...
Next week is #interfaithweek. If your school is planning an event, don't forget to include the non-religious! Invite in one our free, trained, and accredited humanist school speakers to answer your students' questions. understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speak...
Understanding Humanism school speakers
We have free, trained, and experienced volunteers across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland that can help you and your school.
understandinghumanism.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Next week is #interfaithweek. If your school is planning an event, don't forget to include the non-religious! Invite in one our free, trained, and accredited humanist school speakers to answer your students' questions. understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speak...
Where do humanists find community? Why might they value it? Why are both bonding and bridging important? Check out our new article to discover more about how humanists connect with others. understandinghumanism.org.uk/articles/hum...
Humanists and community
Where do humanists find community and why do they value it?
understandinghumanism.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Where do humanists find community? Why might they value it? Why are both bonding and bridging important? Check out our new article to discover more about how humanists connect with others. understandinghumanism.org.uk/articles/hum...
Get better grades in GCSE Religious Studies! Join our upcoming webinar on the effective inclusion of non-religious views in exam answers. Save your spot today! Thursday 20 November, 16:00-17:00. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Understanding Humanism teacher training
We deliver teacher training about humanism to help with subject knowledge and practical ideas for the classroom. We can offer training as part of initial teacher training (ITT) and for continued profe...
understandinghumanism.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Get better grades in GCSE Religious Studies! Join our upcoming webinar on the effective inclusion of non-religious views in exam answers. Save your spot today! Thursday 20 November, 16:00-17:00. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
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BREAKING: Religious Education (RE) will officially be added to the National Curriculum in England, and is expected to be fully inclusive of humanism. A huge victory for broad, balanced, and pluralistic education to help children explore and discover their own beliefs.
humanists.uk/2025/11/05/s...
humanists.uk/2025/11/05/s...
Success! RE to be added to the National Curriculum
Reformed subject expected to be fully inclusive of humanism.
humanists.uk
November 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
BREAKING: Religious Education (RE) will officially be added to the National Curriculum in England, and is expected to be fully inclusive of humanism. A huge victory for broad, balanced, and pluralistic education to help children explore and discover their own beliefs.
humanists.uk/2025/11/05/s...
humanists.uk/2025/11/05/s...
We're delighted to hear about the proposed inclusion of RE on the National Curriculum and the need for the subject to be inclusive of humanism. Teachers, you can get started today with all our fantastic free resources! understandinghumanism.org.uk
Understanding Humanism
Understanding Humanism provides free education resources, school speakers, teacher training, and online courses on humanism and non-religious worldviews.
understandinghumanism.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
We're delighted to hear about the proposed inclusion of RE on the National Curriculum and the need for the subject to be inclusive of humanism. Teachers, you can get started today with all our fantastic free resources! understandinghumanism.org.uk
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'One of our greatest achievements, following one of our greatest tragedies’: my new blog post on the anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights #ECHR humanists.uk/2025/11/04/e...
ECHR at 75: ‘One of our greatest achievements, following one of our greatest tragedies’ | Andrew Copson
Today marks 75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), a creation born from the highest aspirations of human civilisation: that every person, regardless of circumstance, deserves equa...
humanists.uk
November 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
'One of our greatest achievements, following one of our greatest tragedies’: my new blog post on the anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights #ECHR humanists.uk/2025/11/04/e...
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This Thursday! Join American professor of African-American religion and humanist thought Anthony Pinn, and journalist, historian, and our patron SI Martin for a fascinating online discussion of the history of Black humanism on both sides in the Atlantic. Book now! humanists.uk/events/black...
Black Humanism: Anthony Pinn and SI Martin in conversation
humanists.uk
November 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This Thursday! Join American professor of African-American religion and humanist thought Anthony Pinn, and journalist, historian, and our patron SI Martin for a fascinating online discussion of the history of Black humanism on both sides in the Atlantic. Book now! humanists.uk/events/black...