Sarah Lane Cawte
@sarahfcg.bsky.social
Education, religion and worldviews, social justice.
Chair of Religious Education Council of England and Wales, Education Officer for Free Churches Group, Chair of Essex SACRE.
Chair of Religious Education Council of England and Wales, Education Officer for Free Churches Group, Chair of Essex SACRE.
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'Ask any RE teacher and they’ll tell you that as well-meaning as this system is, it’s not working'
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/what-next-after-res-historic-moment/
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/what-next-after-res-historic-moment/
November 22, 2025 at 6:30 AM
'Ask any RE teacher and they’ll tell you that as well-meaning as this system is, it’s not working'
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/what-next-after-res-historic-moment/
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/what-next-after-res-historic-moment/
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We’re excited to announce that the RE Hubs project has now been in operation for three years.
To help us continue to grow we’re inviting all members of our community to take part in a short survey.
Full details and survey links: https://bit.ly/4oBcwoQ
To help us continue to grow we’re inviting all members of our community to take part in a short survey.
Full details and survey links: https://bit.ly/4oBcwoQ
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We’re excited to announce that the RE Hubs project has now been in operation for three years.
To help us continue to grow we’re inviting all members of our community to take part in a short survey.
Full details and survey links: https://bit.ly/4oBcwoQ
To help us continue to grow we’re inviting all members of our community to take part in a short survey.
Full details and survey links: https://bit.ly/4oBcwoQ
14 BBC regional radio interviews completed between 6.30 and 8.30 am today about the need for every child and young person to have access to high-quality RE, with excellent teachers at the heart of it. #TeamRE @natre-update.bsky.social #RECouncil
What a way to start a Sunday!
What a way to start a Sunday!
November 16, 2025 at 9:10 AM
14 BBC regional radio interviews completed between 6.30 and 8.30 am today about the need for every child and young person to have access to high-quality RE, with excellent teachers at the heart of it. #TeamRE @natre-update.bsky.social #RECouncil
What a way to start a Sunday!
What a way to start a Sunday!
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The government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review presents a perfect opportunity to address the problems of inconsistency in RE, argues @sarahfcg.bsky.social from Religious Education Council buff.ly/O4kIfLG #curriculum #schools #education #teaching
Ending the postcode lottery of religious education - SecEd
Delivery of religious education nationally is patchy, a situation the Curriculum and Assessment Review could address
buff.ly
October 9, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review presents a perfect opportunity to address the problems of inconsistency in RE, argues @sarahfcg.bsky.social from Religious Education Council buff.ly/O4kIfLG #curriculum #schools #education #teaching
Reposted by Sarah Lane Cawte
The government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review presents a perfect opportunity to address the problems of inconsistency in RE, argues @sarahfcg.bsky.social from Religious Education Council: buff.ly/O4kIfLG #curriculum #schools #education #teaching
Ending the postcode lottery of religious education - SecEd
Delivery of religious education nationally is patchy, a situation the Curriculum and Assessment Review could address
buff.ly
October 6, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review presents a perfect opportunity to address the problems of inconsistency in RE, argues @sarahfcg.bsky.social from Religious Education Council: buff.ly/O4kIfLG #curriculum #schools #education #teaching
Reposted by Sarah Lane Cawte
The latest episode of our chaplaincy chain podcast is now available exploring how chaplaincy often sits in liminal & marginal spaces ‘between’ institutions, identities & place & the challenges & gifts of this:
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-8-ch...
@sarahfcg.bsky.social @markonhistravels.bsky.social
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-8-ch...
@sarahfcg.bsky.social @markonhistravels.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
The latest episode of our chaplaincy chain podcast is now available exploring how chaplaincy often sits in liminal & marginal spaces ‘between’ institutions, identities & place & the challenges & gifts of this:
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-8-ch...
@sarahfcg.bsky.social @markonhistravels.bsky.social
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-8-ch...
@sarahfcg.bsky.social @markonhistravels.bsky.social
Adolescence, the Netflix series, is in the news again after winning 6 Emmys. What are the issues for churches? Can we learn from this series?
Join us and be part of the conversation tomorrow, 16 September, at 4.30 p.m.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1610186373...
Join us and be part of the conversation tomorrow, 16 September, at 4.30 p.m.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1610186373...
September 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Adolescence, the Netflix series, is in the news again after winning 6 Emmys. What are the issues for churches? Can we learn from this series?
Join us and be part of the conversation tomorrow, 16 September, at 4.30 p.m.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1610186373...
Join us and be part of the conversation tomorrow, 16 September, at 4.30 p.m.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1610186373...
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It’s #EducationSunday tomorrow - time to thank all those who work in education, and maybe time to think about how you might offer support.
@fcg-chaplaincyhub.bsky.social
It’s #EducationSunday tomorrow - time to thank all those who work in education, and maybe time to think about how you might offer support.
@fcg-chaplaincyhub.bsky.social
Support Education Sunday 2025
YouTube video by Churches Together in England
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September 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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It’s #EducationSunday tomorrow - time to thank all those who work in education, and maybe time to think about how you might offer support.
@fcg-chaplaincyhub.bsky.social
It’s #EducationSunday tomorrow - time to thank all those who work in education, and maybe time to think about how you might offer support.
@fcg-chaplaincyhub.bsky.social
If you watched the Netflix series, Adolescence, why not join us in this free webinar to talk about the issues it raises?
I'll be joined by Gemma Madle from Youthscape, and Joe Lowther from KICK, sharing their thoughts and experience.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1610186373...
I'll be joined by Gemma Madle from Youthscape, and Joe Lowther from KICK, sharing their thoughts and experience.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1610186373...
September 5, 2025 at 9:36 AM
If you watched the Netflix series, Adolescence, why not join us in this free webinar to talk about the issues it raises?
I'll be joined by Gemma Madle from Youthscape, and Joe Lowther from KICK, sharing their thoughts and experience.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1610186373...
I'll be joined by Gemma Madle from Youthscape, and Joe Lowther from KICK, sharing their thoughts and experience.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1610186373...
Reposted by Sarah Lane Cawte
Developing a national plan to address this is now a priority
- Restore Subject Knowledge Enhancement course funding
- Boost specialist recruitment
- Adopt the REC’s National Content Standard to secure high-quality RE.
#Worldviews #Religion #TeamRE @sarahfcg.bsky.social
- Restore Subject Knowledge Enhancement course funding
- Boost specialist recruitment
- Adopt the REC’s National Content Standard to secure high-quality RE.
#Worldviews #Religion #TeamRE @sarahfcg.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Developing a national plan to address this is now a priority
- Restore Subject Knowledge Enhancement course funding
- Boost specialist recruitment
- Adopt the REC’s National Content Standard to secure high-quality RE.
#Worldviews #Religion #TeamRE @sarahfcg.bsky.social
- Restore Subject Knowledge Enhancement course funding
- Boost specialist recruitment
- Adopt the REC’s National Content Standard to secure high-quality RE.
#Worldviews #Religion #TeamRE @sarahfcg.bsky.social
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The number of students taking Religious Studies at A-level has remained stable at 15,005, with only a slight decline of 1.3%. Teachers report that a growing interest in life’s big questions is driving interest in the subject. ⬇️ @sarahfcg.bsky.social #TeamRE #Worldviews #religion
August 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The number of students taking Religious Studies at A-level has remained stable at 15,005, with only a slight decline of 1.3%. Teachers report that a growing interest in life’s big questions is driving interest in the subject. ⬇️ @sarahfcg.bsky.social #TeamRE #Worldviews #religion
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Chair of the REC @sarahfcg.bsky.social has given evidence to parliament ahead of the Government's curriculum review.
"Now is the best opportunity to secure high-quality RE for all students that there has been for generations" #ReNationalPlan
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
"Now is the best opportunity to secure high-quality RE for all students that there has been for generations" #ReNationalPlan
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
June 27, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Chair of the REC @sarahfcg.bsky.social has given evidence to parliament ahead of the Government's curriculum review.
"Now is the best opportunity to secure high-quality RE for all students that there has been for generations" #ReNationalPlan
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
"Now is the best opportunity to secure high-quality RE for all students that there has been for generations" #ReNationalPlan
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Reposted by Sarah Lane Cawte
The RE Council is calling for a National Plan for #RE to end the crisis of specialism in schools and ensure every student gets their entitlement to high-quality Religious Education that prepares them for life and work in modern Britain.
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#reteacher #TeamRE @sarahfcg.bsky.social
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#reteacher #TeamRE @sarahfcg.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The RE Council is calling for a National Plan for #RE to end the crisis of specialism in schools and ensure every student gets their entitlement to high-quality Religious Education that prepares them for life and work in modern Britain.
shorturl.at/pcqNf
#reteacher #TeamRE @sarahfcg.bsky.social
shorturl.at/pcqNf
#reteacher #TeamRE @sarahfcg.bsky.social
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1 in 6 secondary schools do not, or may not, provide #RE at Year 11. The REC’s National Content Standard will ensure more students receive high-quality RE said Sarah Lane Cawte at the @CommonsEd #CurriculumAssessmentReview session this week.
religiouseducationcouncil.org.uk/2025/06/curr...
#TeamRE
religiouseducationcouncil.org.uk/2025/06/curr...
#TeamRE
June 20, 2025 at 10:04 AM
1 in 6 secondary schools do not, or may not, provide #RE at Year 11. The REC’s National Content Standard will ensure more students receive high-quality RE said Sarah Lane Cawte at the @CommonsEd #CurriculumAssessmentReview session this week.
religiouseducationcouncil.org.uk/2025/06/curr...
#TeamRE
religiouseducationcouncil.org.uk/2025/06/curr...
#TeamRE
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Chair of the RE Council @sarahfcg.bsky.social spoke at the Education Committee's #CurriculumAssessmentReview session yesterday, explaining the change that must happen to ensure all pupils receive high quality #RE.
religiouseducationcouncil.org.uk/2025/06/curr...
#reteacher #TeamRE
religiouseducationcouncil.org.uk/2025/06/curr...
#reteacher #TeamRE
June 18, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Chair of the RE Council @sarahfcg.bsky.social spoke at the Education Committee's #CurriculumAssessmentReview session yesterday, explaining the change that must happen to ensure all pupils receive high quality #RE.
religiouseducationcouncil.org.uk/2025/06/curr...
#reteacher #TeamRE
religiouseducationcouncil.org.uk/2025/06/curr...
#reteacher #TeamRE
Great opportunity to give evidence about ways to secure high-quality #RE to the House of Commons Education Select Committee on behalf of the #RECouncil today. @deborahweston.bsky.social
Good to catch up with @lundieeducation.bsky.social and hear his evidence about media literacy too.
#TeamRE
Good to catch up with @lundieeducation.bsky.social and hear his evidence about media literacy too.
#TeamRE
June 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Great opportunity to give evidence about ways to secure high-quality #RE to the House of Commons Education Select Committee on behalf of the #RECouncil today. @deborahweston.bsky.social
Good to catch up with @lundieeducation.bsky.social and hear his evidence about media literacy too.
#TeamRE
Good to catch up with @lundieeducation.bsky.social and hear his evidence about media literacy too.
#TeamRE
Reposted by Sarah Lane Cawte
Another fascinating conversation to be part of. Thanks again, @sarahfcg.bsky.social for guiding our conversation around the topic.
The latest episode of the Chaplaincy Chain Podcast has been released, exploring the different relationships chaplains have with the places where they work. Part of the institutions or merely guests? Discover the answers our guests give as you listen: chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-7-in...
May 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Another fascinating conversation to be part of. Thanks again, @sarahfcg.bsky.social for guiding our conversation around the topic.
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Kaleem Hussain, Assistant Vice President at @deutsche-bank.bsky.social, believes Religious Education is instrumental in uniting young people, encouraging teamwork and promoting acceptance. #Worldviews #TeamRE #RethinkRE ⬇️
May 12, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Kaleem Hussain, Assistant Vice President at @deutsche-bank.bsky.social, believes Religious Education is instrumental in uniting young people, encouraging teamwork and promoting acceptance. #Worldviews #TeamRE #RethinkRE ⬇️
The #RECouncil is privileged to welcome @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and Dr Vanessa Ogden from the Curriculum and Assessmebt Review for England to our #AGM at #StMary’sUniversity in Strawberry Hill today.
May 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The #RECouncil is privileged to welcome @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and Dr Vanessa Ogden from the Curriculum and Assessmebt Review for England to our #AGM at #StMary’sUniversity in Strawberry Hill today.
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Sending our condolences to our Catholic friends and colleagues across the chaplaincy teams where we work together and beyond.
www.freechurches.org.uk/news/2025/4/...
www.freechurches.org.uk/news/2025/4/...
A Statement from the Moderator of the Free Churches Group on the Passing of Pope Francis — Free Churches Group
Today the Free Churches Group join many around the world in expressing condolences to the global Catholic community, and in recognising the life and work of Pope Francis, who carried out his duties as...
www.freechurches.org.uk
April 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Sending our condolences to our Catholic friends and colleagues across the chaplaincy teams where we work together and beyond.
www.freechurches.org.uk/news/2025/4/...
www.freechurches.org.uk/news/2025/4/...
religiouseducationcouncil.org.uk/2025/03/curr...
The #RECouncil response to the #CAAR interim report.
#TeamRE
The #RECouncil response to the #CAAR interim report.
#TeamRE
The Curriculum Review Interim Report: A crucial step towards transformative RE provision – REC
The Religious Education Council of England and Wales (REC) welcomes the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review's Interim Report and extends its gratitude to Professor Becky Francis and th...
religiouseducationcouncil.org.uk
March 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
religiouseducationcouncil.org.uk/2025/03/curr...
The #RECouncil response to the #CAAR interim report.
#TeamRE
The #RECouncil response to the #CAAR interim report.
#TeamRE
#TeamRE
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Join the #REC webinar on 27th March at 4.30 p.m. to get you thinking about climate justice and religion and worldviews. It's free to join and you'll be welcome.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1259313704...
Join the #REC webinar on 27th March at 4.30 p.m. to get you thinking about climate justice and religion and worldviews. It's free to join and you'll be welcome.
Climate Justice Webinar
Join Dr Kate Christopher and Dr Pat Hannam to explore this important topic through the lens of religion and worldviews.
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March 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
#TeamRE
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1259313704...
Join the #REC webinar on 27th March at 4.30 p.m. to get you thinking about climate justice and religion and worldviews. It's free to join and you'll be welcome.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1259313704...
Join the #REC webinar on 27th March at 4.30 p.m. to get you thinking about climate justice and religion and worldviews. It's free to join and you'll be welcome.
I regularly come back to this with @joekinnaird.bsky.social & @stevewillshaw.bsky.social about how to raise the game for KS3 RE.
Joe shows it's possible to include scholarly material, eg from Karen Armstrong & make it accessible for all!
(£/free trial)
films.myattandco.com/programs/ssn...
Joe shows it's possible to include scholarly material, eg from Karen Armstrong & make it accessible for all!
(£/free trial)
films.myattandco.com/programs/ssn...
SSN - RE - session 1
SSN - RE - Quality texts
films.myattandco.com
February 7, 2025 at 8:23 AM