Karen Steele
@karensteele.bsky.social
Teacher. Senior Lecturer (Lead for secondary RE PGCE). Member of NATRE exec. Views are my own.
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Thinking of a career change this year? Want to do something meaningful? People from different backgrounds and different stages of their career discuss being an RE teacher at a time when RE is at a landmark historic moment. @karensteele.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
S17 E1: The One About Becomng An RE Teacher
Podcast Episode · The RE Podcast · 05/01/2026 · 1h 35m
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January 5, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Thinking of a career change this year? Want to do something meaningful? People from different backgrounds and different stages of their career discuss being an RE teacher at a time when RE is at a landmark historic moment. @karensteele.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
New year. New career? Super excited about this podcast exploring why now is such an exciting time to train to teach RE. Great contributions from @WorcesterUni trainees past and present too. Please share widely. #TeamRE
Ever thought about being an RE teacher? No? Wonder why? Tomorrow, listen to trainees, early career teachers, experienced head of departments and principles talk about the reality of teacher RE in the 21st Century and where it might lead. @karensteele.bsky.social #TeamRE
January 4, 2026 at 12:50 PM
New year. New career? Super excited about this podcast exploring why now is such an exciting time to train to teach RE. Great contributions from @WorcesterUni trainees past and present too. Please share widely. #TeamRE
#teamre #NATRE There was never a more exciting time to train to become an RE teacher. Please share far and wide 🙏 eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
How you can make a difference as an RE teacher - University Of Worcester
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December 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
#teamre #NATRE There was never a more exciting time to train to become an RE teacher. Please share far and wide 🙏 eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
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#RE has faced decades of neglect, leading to an ongoing shortage of trained teachers and a postcode lottery of provision.
Including RE in the national curriculum is now an opportunity to end this.
@NATREupdate @RECouncil @DeborahWeston #teamRE #reteacher
Including RE in the national curriculum is now an opportunity to end this.
@NATREupdate @RECouncil @DeborahWeston #teamRE #reteacher
November 7, 2025 at 10:20 AM
#RE has faced decades of neglect, leading to an ongoing shortage of trained teachers and a postcode lottery of provision.
Including RE in the national curriculum is now an opportunity to end this.
@NATREupdate @RECouncil @DeborahWeston #teamRE #reteacher
Including RE in the national curriculum is now an opportunity to end this.
@NATREupdate @RECouncil @DeborahWeston #teamRE #reteacher
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The next of our free #New2RE subject knowledge webinars will be on Monday at 4pm. ECTs of RE and teachers with other specialisms - join @deborahweston.bsky.social to explore teaching about Humanist worldviews.
Register here natre.org.uk/courses-and-...
#TeamRE
Register here natre.org.uk/courses-and-...
#TeamRE
November 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The next of our free #New2RE subject knowledge webinars will be on Monday at 4pm. ECTs of RE and teachers with other specialisms - join @deborahweston.bsky.social to explore teaching about Humanist worldviews.
Register here natre.org.uk/courses-and-...
#TeamRE
Register here natre.org.uk/courses-and-...
#TeamRE
#TeamRE single honours Theology under threat. Please sign this petition set up by the students: c.org/vPvDc2ZsYy
We Can Make an Impact.
Stop the removal of undergraduate Theology & Religion at the University of Nottingham
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November 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
#TeamRE single honours Theology under threat. Please sign this petition set up by the students: c.org/vPvDc2ZsYy
Libby Ahluwalia shared some absolute gold dust for preparing pupils for A-level RS-related degrees. So generous, clear and memorable, with careful consideration of those who do not have the advantages in life. My top quote: ‘remember, it’s an application, not a fridge magnet’. #TeamRE #NATRE
November 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Read the latest NATRE news article on the removal of the teacher trainee bursary and the impact this will have on the future of Religious Education.
natre.org.uk/latest-news/
#TeamRE
natre.org.uk/latest-news/
#TeamRE
October 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Read the latest NATRE news article on the removal of the teacher trainee bursary and the impact this will have on the future of Religious Education.
natre.org.uk/latest-news/
#TeamRE
natre.org.uk/latest-news/
#TeamRE
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On this morning’s BBC R4 Sunday Programme, a DfE spokesperson said that RE trainee numbers are up — true, due to the bursary they’ve now scrapped!
The rise proves incentives work.
Removing them will undo the recovery.
#TeamRE
The rise proves incentives work.
Removing them will undo the recovery.
#TeamRE
October 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
On this morning’s BBC R4 Sunday Programme, a DfE spokesperson said that RE trainee numbers are up — true, due to the bursary they’ve now scrapped!
The rise proves incentives work.
Removing them will undo the recovery.
#TeamRE
The rise proves incentives work.
Removing them will undo the recovery.
#TeamRE
Feeling so excited for the future of our wonderful subject. There’s a lot of work to do, but the community is strong and raring to go!
The NATRE executive welcome the recommendation in today’s Curriculum and Assessment Review that RE be included in the National Curriculum.
Read our full statement here natre.org.uk/news/new-era-for-religious-education-as-panel-recommends-subject-added-to-national-curriculum-for-the-first-time/
Read our full statement here natre.org.uk/news/new-era-for-religious-education-as-panel-recommends-subject-added-to-national-curriculum-for-the-first-time/
November 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Feeling so excited for the future of our wonderful subject. There’s a lot of work to do, but the community is strong and raring to go!
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The NASACRE Chairs group have written this response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review report, 'Building a world-class curriculum for all' nasacre.org.uk/wp-content/u... #TeamRE
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The NASACRE Chairs group have written this response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review report, 'Building a world-class curriculum for all' nasacre.org.uk/wp-content/u... #TeamRE
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I’ve spent today celebrating the recommendation for RE to join the NC, as I know how hard key people have worked behind the scenes to make it happen. Now I’m realising the benefit for young people & their ability to navigate the complexities & beauty of life in modern Britain. #TeamRE
November 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I’ve spent today celebrating the recommendation for RE to join the NC, as I know how hard key people have worked behind the scenes to make it happen. Now I’m realising the benefit for young people & their ability to navigate the complexities & beauty of life in modern Britain. #TeamRE
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The bursary for RE teacher training will be withdrawn for 2026-27, worsening the national RE teacher shortage.
#TeamRE Please support our campaign to reverse this decision.
Full details: natre.org.uk/news/please-support-our-campaign-to-reverse-the-decision-to-remove-the-itt-bursary-for-re/
#TeamRE Please support our campaign to reverse this decision.
Full details: natre.org.uk/news/please-support-our-campaign-to-reverse-the-decision-to-remove-the-itt-bursary-for-re/
October 31, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The bursary for RE teacher training will be withdrawn for 2026-27, worsening the national RE teacher shortage.
#TeamRE Please support our campaign to reverse this decision.
Full details: natre.org.uk/news/please-support-our-campaign-to-reverse-the-decision-to-remove-the-itt-bursary-for-re/
#TeamRE Please support our campaign to reverse this decision.
Full details: natre.org.uk/news/please-support-our-campaign-to-reverse-the-decision-to-remove-the-itt-bursary-for-re/
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#TeamRE I have sent out the link for this meeting this morning. Let me know if it has not arrived using my email address please. Not too late to sign up. All are welcome.
October 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#TeamRE I have sent out the link for this meeting this morning. Let me know if it has not arrived using my email address please. Not too late to sign up. All are welcome.
@ttradioofficial.bsky.social delighted to be in Manchester to share some thoughts about intellectual humility with humanities teachers.
September 20, 2025 at 11:11 AM
@ttradioofficial.bsky.social delighted to be in Manchester to share some thoughts about intellectual humility with humanities teachers.
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Looking forward to speaking about Augustine with @natre-update.bsky.social members in October!
Free CPD for A-level RS teachers @natre-update.bsky.social #teamRE
September 15, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Looking forward to speaking about Augustine with @natre-update.bsky.social members in October!
Free CPD for A-level RS teachers @natre-update.bsky.social #teamRE
September 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Free CPD for A-level RS teachers @natre-update.bsky.social #teamRE
My first graduation day @worcesteruni.bsky.social. So proud of these new RE teachers
September 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
My first graduation day @worcesteruni.bsky.social. So proud of these new RE teachers
What a day #teamRE. 11 brand new trainee RE teachers welcomed. I loved hearing about their motivations. Noticeable that inspirational RE teachers are often at the root of it @chrisnatre.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 9:13 PM
What a day #teamRE. 11 brand new trainee RE teachers welcomed. I loved hearing about their motivations. Noticeable that inspirational RE teachers are often at the root of it @chrisnatre.bsky.social
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Zack Polanski, “proud to be Jewish” London Assembly member and eco populist, has been elected as the leader of the Green Party. @jewishnews.bsky.social reports on his background and beliefs:
Green Party elects Jewish non-Zionist Zack Polanski as new leader - Jewish News
The former Liberal Democrat has previously said: 'I’m very proud to be Jewish..., but I’m certainly not a Zionist'
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September 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Zack Polanski, “proud to be Jewish” London Assembly member and eco populist, has been elected as the leader of the Green Party. @jewishnews.bsky.social reports on his background and beliefs: