Olivia Seymour
@ollyre.bsky.social
I'm a Northern Irish girl. So I am. Asst Director of Education Diocese of York, RE adviser and Regional Lead for RE Yorkshire and Humber and lover of all things food especially cheese.
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A joy to discuss 'getting better at ways of knowing in RE' with @ollyre.bsky.social @gillcgeorgiou.bsky.social . Important and exciting work. Podcast link here 👇 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
S2 E12: Getting Better at 'Ways of Knowing' in RE with Gillian Georgiou and Olivia Seymour
Podcast Episode · Flourishing Together · 07/17/2025 · 34m
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July 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
A joy to discuss 'getting better at ways of knowing in RE' with @ollyre.bsky.social @gillcgeorgiou.bsky.social . Important and exciting work. Podcast link here 👇 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Great to be at the Doncaster RE Syllabus Launch today at the Ecopower Stadium. If you are at the event come and find me at the @rehubs.bsky.social stand!
May 9, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Great to be at the Doncaster RE Syllabus Launch today at the Ecopower Stadium. If you are at the event come and find me at the @rehubs.bsky.social stand!
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Hi everyone- we've set up a donation page to support Dawn, Roy, the kittens and those who will be supprting Dawn through her recovery- please feel free to donate and pass on to others who may wish to: tinyurl.com/MissyCox25
Help raise £500 to support DAWN COX and her loved ones while she is in hospital after a car accident
Iʼm raising money to support DAWN COX and her loved ones while she is in hospital after a car accident. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
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April 1, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Hi everyone- we've set up a donation page to support Dawn, Roy, the kittens and those who will be supprting Dawn through her recovery- please feel free to donate and pass on to others who may wish to: tinyurl.com/MissyCox25
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Word of the day is ‘forswunk’ (13th century): exhausted by work.
I like to add ‘foreswunk’, exhausted before you even begin.
I like to add ‘foreswunk’, exhausted before you even begin.
December 12, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Word of the day is ‘forswunk’ (13th century): exhausted by work.
I like to add ‘foreswunk’, exhausted before you even begin.
I like to add ‘foreswunk’, exhausted before you even begin.
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#TeamRE on Human Rights Day it seems appropriate to highlight this newly published report on promoting and protecting freedom of religion or belief in primary schools www.reonline.org.uk/forb-researc...
Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) A research project with Primary teachers and pupils - RE:ONLINE
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December 10, 2024 at 8:13 PM
#TeamRE on Human Rights Day it seems appropriate to highlight this newly published report on promoting and protecting freedom of religion or belief in primary schools www.reonline.org.uk/forb-researc...
My first 10k race today. Probably not the wisest decision choosing one with hills and trail but I did it and I got a decent time and a medal. I even think I enjoyed it. I definitely enjoy running downhill that’s for sure 🤣
September 15, 2024 at 5:18 PM
My first 10k race today. Probably not the wisest decision choosing one with hills and trail but I did it and I got a decent time and a medal. I even think I enjoyed it. I definitely enjoy running downhill that’s for sure 🤣
I’ve just eaten my own body weight in Flout pizza. I have no regrets.
August 28, 2024 at 11:52 AM
I’ve just eaten my own body weight in Flout pizza. I have no regrets.
Following in the footsteps of St Patrick
August 27, 2024 at 12:35 PM
Following in the footsteps of St Patrick
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#teamRE for those that teach the final sermon in Islam, please have a look at the resource created which provides some background and context. Happy to send via email.
August 21, 2024 at 8:16 AM
#teamRE for those that teach the final sermon in Islam, please have a look at the resource created which provides some background and context. Happy to send via email.
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I have seen lots of new Re teachers over the past few days. Make sure you are signed up to #TeamRE
Just a little reminder to #TeamRE
Send me a message to be added to the #TeamRE list - this is a great place to connect or reconnect with RE teachers: bsky.app/profile/did:...
But best feature on here is to add this feed to your home (“pin”): bsky.app/profile/did:...
Send me a message to be added to the #TeamRE list - this is a great place to connect or reconnect with RE teachers: bsky.app/profile/did:...
But best feature on here is to add this feed to your home (“pin”): bsky.app/profile/did:...
August 21, 2024 at 4:45 PM
I have seen lots of new Re teachers over the past few days. Make sure you are signed up to #TeamRE
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Do you have any ECTs of RE or new to RE teachers starting in your school is September? Make sure they know about the free CPD webinars available from NATRE. Sign up here www.natre.org.uk/membership/e...
August 21, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Do you have any ECTs of RE or new to RE teachers starting in your school is September? Make sure they know about the free CPD webinars available from NATRE. Sign up here www.natre.org.uk/membership/e...
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An honour to talk to the most important people in the world (religion & worldview teachers) about the #Sentientism worldview's "evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings."
Sentientism ep:210 is my appearance on Louisa Smith's 🤩 The RE Podcast.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #TeamRE
Sentientism ep:210 is my appearance on Louisa Smith's 🤩 The RE Podcast.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #TeamRE
Talking to the most important people in the world (maybe) about Sentientism - The RE Podcast - Sentientism 210
This episode is a cross-post of my discussion with Louisa Jane Smith on
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August 21, 2024 at 6:54 PM
An honour to talk to the most important people in the world (religion & worldview teachers) about the #Sentientism worldview's "evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings."
Sentientism ep:210 is my appearance on Louisa Smith's 🤩 The RE Podcast.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #TeamRE
Sentientism ep:210 is my appearance on Louisa Smith's 🤩 The RE Podcast.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #TeamRE
#TeamRE last nights Freddie Flintoff ‘s field of Dreams had a wonderful section with a group of teenage cricketers supporting their Muslim teammate by fasting and visiting the Mosque with him in Calcutta. Powerful and moving.
August 21, 2024 at 6:08 PM
#TeamRE last nights Freddie Flintoff ‘s field of Dreams had a wonderful section with a group of teenage cricketers supporting their Muslim teammate by fasting and visiting the Mosque with him in Calcutta. Powerful and moving.
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Also look out for the GCSE group that is coming up this term.
August 21, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Also look out for the GCSE group that is coming up this term.
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What is the religious affiliation of most migrants?
According to a recent @pewresearch.org report, the answer is Christians, making up 47% of all migrants in 2020.
www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...
For an interactive table of continental/country breakdowns:
www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...
According to a recent @pewresearch.org report, the answer is Christians, making up 47% of all migrants in 2020.
www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...
For an interactive table of continental/country breakdowns:
www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...
August 21, 2024 at 11:41 AM
What is the religious affiliation of most migrants?
According to a recent @pewresearch.org report, the answer is Christians, making up 47% of all migrants in 2020.
www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...
For an interactive table of continental/country breakdowns:
www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...
According to a recent @pewresearch.org report, the answer is Christians, making up 47% of all migrants in 2020.
www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...
For an interactive table of continental/country breakdowns:
www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...
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I know @karensteele.bsky.social has great feedback on her previous A Level session for @natre-update.bsky.social for #TeamRE.
Definitely worth saving the date .
Definitely worth saving the date .
August 21, 2024 at 9:56 AM
I know @karensteele.bsky.social has great feedback on her previous A Level session for @natre-update.bsky.social for #TeamRE.
Definitely worth saving the date .
Definitely worth saving the date .
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Some more analysis of A level RS: What subjects do students combine their choice of RS with?
August 15, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Some more analysis of A level RS: What subjects do students combine their choice of RS with?
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The BAMEed Network has collated some resources to help schools post these riots
Bit.ly/racism2024
Before lots of schools have already done this tweets continue- click on the link and review whether schools HAVE already done what we’ve recommended.
Bit.ly/racism2024
Before lots of schools have already done this tweets continue- click on the link and review whether schools HAVE already done what we’ve recommended.
Racism in society – Resources for schools
Racism in society Resources for schools and education settings Colleagues at the BAMEed Network have worked in partnership with Zahara Chowdhury of School Should Be, Educate against Islamophobia, I…
Bit.ly
August 12, 2024 at 7:09 AM
The BAMEed Network has collated some resources to help schools post these riots
Bit.ly/racism2024
Before lots of schools have already done this tweets continue- click on the link and review whether schools HAVE already done what we’ve recommended.
Bit.ly/racism2024
Before lots of schools have already done this tweets continue- click on the link and review whether schools HAVE already done what we’ve recommended.
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I posted recently congratulating teachers of RE about the narrow disadvantage gap for A level RS. Here’s another fun fact: Disadvantaged pupils are twice as likely as their peers to choose to study RS at this level! Here’s the evidence #TeamRE @natre-update.bsky.social
Do disadvantaged students choose different subjects from their peers at Key Stage 5? - FFT Education Datalab
We look at the routes that disadvantaged students take at Key Stage 5 and the individual subjects that they choose
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August 19, 2024 at 6:39 AM
I posted recently congratulating teachers of RE about the narrow disadvantage gap for A level RS. Here’s another fun fact: Disadvantaged pupils are twice as likely as their peers to choose to study RS at this level! Here’s the evidence #TeamRE @natre-update.bsky.social
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#TeamRE I think there are two uses of ‘disciplinary literacy’, which may be conflated. although there are cross overs, are different.
1) literacy in RE - I.e. vocabulary in RE e.g. keywords like prayer, he we can use texts to help reading fluency, how language is used e.g story
1) literacy in RE - I.e. vocabulary in RE e.g. keywords like prayer, he we can use texts to help reading fluency, how language is used e.g story
‘How to do disciplinary literacy?’
“Done well, and done collaboratively, disciplinary literacy can offer pupils a set of tools to crack open the curriculum.”
alexquigley.co.uk/what-is-disc...
“Done well, and done collaboratively, disciplinary literacy can offer pupils a set of tools to crack open the curriculum.”
alexquigley.co.uk/what-is-disc...
How to do disciplinary literacy?
How pupils read, write, talk, and the vocabulary they use in every classroom is specialist and unique. There are general words and literacy strategies to deploy, but as pupils move up through school, ...
alexquigley.co.uk
August 18, 2024 at 2:54 PM
#TeamRE I think there are two uses of ‘disciplinary literacy’, which may be conflated. although there are cross overs, are different.
1) literacy in RE - I.e. vocabulary in RE e.g. keywords like prayer, he we can use texts to help reading fluency, how language is used e.g story
1) literacy in RE - I.e. vocabulary in RE e.g. keywords like prayer, he we can use texts to help reading fluency, how language is used e.g story
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The most recent OFSTED report claimed that #teamRE is struggling with personal knowledge. I would include myself in that.
Here is an old blog with my personal reflections on personal knowledge.
rewithmrsmcgee.wordpress.com/2021/05/23/s...
Here is an old blog with my personal reflections on personal knowledge.
rewithmrsmcgee.wordpress.com/2021/05/23/s...
Some personal reflections on personal knowledge.
The recent OFSTED review presented three types of knowledge. The substantiveThe disciplinaryThe personal knowledge I first heard about personal knowledge in RE when Richard Kueh spoke to the RE Exchan...
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August 19, 2024 at 11:07 AM
The most recent OFSTED report claimed that #teamRE is struggling with personal knowledge. I would include myself in that.
Here is an old blog with my personal reflections on personal knowledge.
rewithmrsmcgee.wordpress.com/2021/05/23/s...
Here is an old blog with my personal reflections on personal knowledge.
rewithmrsmcgee.wordpress.com/2021/05/23/s...