Nikki McGee
@re-mcgee.bsky.social
RE Mat Lead for Inspiration Trust and teacher at Hethersett Academy.
NATRE Executive
When not being an RE geek I love to travel, read, garden and stitch.
NATRE Executive
When not being an RE geek I love to travel, read, garden and stitch.
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Nikki McGee
@re-mcgee.bsky.social
· Jan 12
Nikki Mcgee's review of The List of Suspicious Things
5/5: I grew up about five years after Miv, but I thoroughly enjoyed the nostalgic charm of this book. Some scenes were particularly poignant, such as Miv visiting friends and recognizing the stark con...
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My first book of 2025.
This is a great coming of age story with a dark twist. If you grew up in the late 70s or early 80s you will love the nostalgia.
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#booksky
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This is a great coming of age story with a dark twist. If you grew up in the late 70s or early 80s you will love the nostalgia.
💙📚
#booksky
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Long may I have a boy who loves cutting & arranging his own flowers… 🌸
Though he did say he needed the ones with the strongest perfume to cover the smell of sour milk & feet in his bedroom 😁
He also helped me make a bouquet for the kitchen.
I think I still have a few more weeks of cut flowers. 🌱
Though he did say he needed the ones with the strongest perfume to cover the smell of sour milk & feet in his bedroom 😁
He also helped me make a bouquet for the kitchen.
I think I still have a few more weeks of cut flowers. 🌱
September 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Long may I have a boy who loves cutting & arranging his own flowers… 🌸
Though he did say he needed the ones with the strongest perfume to cover the smell of sour milk & feet in his bedroom 😁
He also helped me make a bouquet for the kitchen.
I think I still have a few more weeks of cut flowers. 🌱
Though he did say he needed the ones with the strongest perfume to cover the smell of sour milk & feet in his bedroom 😁
He also helped me make a bouquet for the kitchen.
I think I still have a few more weeks of cut flowers. 🌱
A bereavement made for a difficult end to the summer and start to the new term. It left little time for gardening.
Today I managed an hour, and I love our new bird feeder that once belonged to my grandad.
Plenty of deadheading and staking still to do! 🌱
Today I managed an hour, and I love our new bird feeder that once belonged to my grandad.
Plenty of deadheading and staking still to do! 🌱
September 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A bereavement made for a difficult end to the summer and start to the new term. It left little time for gardening.
Today I managed an hour, and I love our new bird feeder that once belonged to my grandad.
Plenty of deadheading and staking still to do! 🌱
Today I managed an hour, and I love our new bird feeder that once belonged to my grandad.
Plenty of deadheading and staking still to do! 🌱
After sayingmany times that I wanted to see more RE talks at #ResearchED, I decided to be the change I want to see in the education world.
I’ll be sharing how to build an RE curriculum inspired by Anne Taves’ research on universal questions, based on my work with Inspiration East. #rED25 #TeamRE
I’ll be sharing how to build an RE curriculum inspired by Anne Taves’ research on universal questions, based on my work with Inspiration East. #rED25 #TeamRE
September 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
After sayingmany times that I wanted to see more RE talks at #ResearchED, I decided to be the change I want to see in the education world.
I’ll be sharing how to build an RE curriculum inspired by Anne Taves’ research on universal questions, based on my work with Inspiration East. #rED25 #TeamRE
I’ll be sharing how to build an RE curriculum inspired by Anne Taves’ research on universal questions, based on my work with Inspiration East. #rED25 #TeamRE
Reposted by Nikki McGee
A quarter of a million students take a GCSE in RS.
Despite this, half of those delivering the lessons mainly teach another subject.
Discussing the big questions in life is a vital part of young people’s education.
#Worldviews #TeamRE
Despite this, half of those delivering the lessons mainly teach another subject.
Discussing the big questions in life is a vital part of young people’s education.
#Worldviews #TeamRE
August 26, 2025 at 9:31 AM
A quarter of a million students take a GCSE in RS.
Despite this, half of those delivering the lessons mainly teach another subject.
Discussing the big questions in life is a vital part of young people’s education.
#Worldviews #TeamRE
Despite this, half of those delivering the lessons mainly teach another subject.
Discussing the big questions in life is a vital part of young people’s education.
#Worldviews #TeamRE
7 hours of non-stop rides at Europa Park and I’ve finally admitted temporary defeat! 🏁
Found the perfect #RETeacherOnTour rest spot… of course, it’s a church.
Mr McGee thinks it’s hilarious that even in a theme park, I can find a church.
Video 👇
Found the perfect #RETeacherOnTour rest spot… of course, it’s a church.
Mr McGee thinks it’s hilarious that even in a theme park, I can find a church.
Video 👇
August 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM
7 hours of non-stop rides at Europa Park and I’ve finally admitted temporary defeat! 🏁
Found the perfect #RETeacherOnTour rest spot… of course, it’s a church.
Mr McGee thinks it’s hilarious that even in a theme park, I can find a church.
Video 👇
Found the perfect #RETeacherOnTour rest spot… of course, it’s a church.
Mr McGee thinks it’s hilarious that even in a theme park, I can find a church.
Video 👇
Cut another massive dahlia from the garden this evening. Every room in the house is now filled with flowers from the garden. I’ve officially become Elton John meets Monty Don.
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August 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Cut another massive dahlia from the garden this evening. Every room in the house is now filled with flowers from the garden. I’ve officially become Elton John meets Monty Don.
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New blog post for results day: “From Empty Baskets to Full Marks.”
Using ABCD to tackle those 12-mark questions in GCSE RS.
Remember: no structure will ever fix a lack of subject knowledge.
#TeamRE #GCSERS #GCSERE
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open.substack.com/pub/rewithmr...
Using ABCD to tackle those 12-mark questions in GCSE RS.
Remember: no structure will ever fix a lack of subject knowledge.
#TeamRE #GCSERS #GCSERE
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open.substack.com/pub/rewithmr...
From Empty Baskets to Full Marks
How the ABCD structure helps students select the right knowledge and write stronger 12-mark answers
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August 21, 2025 at 11:59 AM
New blog post for results day: “From Empty Baskets to Full Marks.”
Using ABCD to tackle those 12-mark questions in GCSE RS.
Remember: no structure will ever fix a lack of subject knowledge.
#TeamRE #GCSERS #GCSERE
🔗👇
open.substack.com/pub/rewithmr...
Using ABCD to tackle those 12-mark questions in GCSE RS.
Remember: no structure will ever fix a lack of subject knowledge.
#TeamRE #GCSERS #GCSERE
🔗👇
open.substack.com/pub/rewithmr...
I want to blog more regularly, so I’ve moved to Substack. My old posts are imported, but my homepage currently features a giant picture of my head I can’t work out how to change! 😅
#TeamRE
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rewithmrsmcgee.substack.com
#TeamRE
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rewithmrsmcgee.substack.com
Nikki McGee | Substack
Religious Studies teacher for 25 years, now Trust Lead at Inspiration Trust. I create authentic, diverse curricula, linking local East Anglian voices from Julian of Norwich to Stephen Fry. Click to re...
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August 20, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I want to blog more regularly, so I’ve moved to Substack. My old posts are imported, but my homepage currently features a giant picture of my head I can’t work out how to change! 😅
#TeamRE
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rewithmrsmcgee.substack.com
#TeamRE
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rewithmrsmcgee.substack.com
Not a fan of tofu? This isn’t for you 😅 It’s Seed-Crusted Tofu + Orange & Green Bean Noodle Salad, fresh, crunchy, and full of flavour.
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Recipe here 👉
grubby.co.uk/vegan-recipe...
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Recipe here 👉
grubby.co.uk/vegan-recipe...
August 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Not a fan of tofu? This isn’t for you 😅 It’s Seed-Crusted Tofu + Orange & Green Bean Noodle Salad, fresh, crunchy, and full of flavour.
🍽️
Recipe here 👉
grubby.co.uk/vegan-recipe...
🍽️
Recipe here 👉
grubby.co.uk/vegan-recipe...
New in the garden: poppies swaying in the breeze, a soft white & pale pink dahlia, mini alliums, bright toadflax, cheerful begonias, a mini pink & white dahlia, and trailing lobelia 🌱
August 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
New in the garden: poppies swaying in the breeze, a soft white & pale pink dahlia, mini alliums, bright toadflax, cheerful begonias, a mini pink & white dahlia, and trailing lobelia 🌱
Crispy harissa “lamb” flatbreads with sumac shallots and cucumber.
The lamb was actually oyster mushrooms- super tasty and very filling. I had the second half cold for our picnic
From my grubby box
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The lamb was actually oyster mushrooms- super tasty and very filling. I had the second half cold for our picnic
From my grubby box
🍽️
August 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Crispy harissa “lamb” flatbreads with sumac shallots and cucumber.
The lamb was actually oyster mushrooms- super tasty and very filling. I had the second half cold for our picnic
From my grubby box
🍽️
The lamb was actually oyster mushrooms- super tasty and very filling. I had the second half cold for our picnic
From my grubby box
🍽️
Went geocaching at Caistor St Edmund’s today.
Found 4 caches including a Jesus-themed one - I love it when my worlds collide.
We had a picnic, met lots of sheep, did some paddling, and even spotted a kingfisher! #Geocaching
Found 4 caches including a Jesus-themed one - I love it when my worlds collide.
We had a picnic, met lots of sheep, did some paddling, and even spotted a kingfisher! #Geocaching
August 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Went geocaching at Caistor St Edmund’s today.
Found 4 caches including a Jesus-themed one - I love it when my worlds collide.
We had a picnic, met lots of sheep, did some paddling, and even spotted a kingfisher! #Geocaching
Found 4 caches including a Jesus-themed one - I love it when my worlds collide.
We had a picnic, met lots of sheep, did some paddling, and even spotted a kingfisher! #Geocaching
For some reason my cosmos are tiny this year, but the ones on the patio are making the most of what little breeze there is. 🌱
August 8, 2025 at 10:47 AM
For some reason my cosmos are tiny this year, but the ones on the patio are making the most of what little breeze there is. 🌱
Next year’s garden is brewing on my patio.
Still waiting for those stubborn aquilegia. Started them in the fridge, had a few mild days, but now it’s too hot again! 🌱
Still waiting for those stubborn aquilegia. Started them in the fridge, had a few mild days, but now it’s too hot again! 🌱
August 8, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Next year’s garden is brewing on my patio.
Still waiting for those stubborn aquilegia. Started them in the fridge, had a few mild days, but now it’s too hot again! 🌱
Still waiting for those stubborn aquilegia. Started them in the fridge, had a few mild days, but now it’s too hot again! 🌱
I finally cut the huge dahlia - it is now bigger than my son’s head!
I think it is Café Au Lait Rose. 🌱
I think it is Café Au Lait Rose. 🌱
August 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I finally cut the huge dahlia - it is now bigger than my son’s head!
I think it is Café Au Lait Rose. 🌱
I think it is Café Au Lait Rose. 🌱
Tell me you’re married to a man who needs to plan without telling me you’re married to a man who needs to plan.
We have a 10-page PDF itinerary for our holiday and a spreadsheet.
We have a 10-page PDF itinerary for our holiday and a spreadsheet.
August 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Tell me you’re married to a man who needs to plan without telling me you’re married to a man who needs to plan.
We have a 10-page PDF itinerary for our holiday and a spreadsheet.
We have a 10-page PDF itinerary for our holiday and a spreadsheet.
I have a new “bumble rumble” dahlia. 🌱
August 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I have a new “bumble rumble” dahlia. 🌱
Today I had a hysteroscopy.
This isn’t a criticism of the hospital staff, they were kind & professional.
But the procedure was brutal, so much so, we had to abandon it.
Please sign/share this petition from calling for adequate pain relief:
chng.it/DrTQsJcxsf
This isn’t a criticism of the hospital staff, they were kind & professional.
But the procedure was brutal, so much so, we had to abandon it.
Please sign/share this petition from calling for adequate pain relief:
chng.it/DrTQsJcxsf
Sign the Petition
End barbaric NHS hysteroscopies with inadequate pain-relief
chng.it
August 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Today I had a hysteroscopy.
This isn’t a criticism of the hospital staff, they were kind & professional.
But the procedure was brutal, so much so, we had to abandon it.
Please sign/share this petition from calling for adequate pain relief:
chng.it/DrTQsJcxsf
This isn’t a criticism of the hospital staff, they were kind & professional.
But the procedure was brutal, so much so, we had to abandon it.
Please sign/share this petition from calling for adequate pain relief:
chng.it/DrTQsJcxsf
I still get a buzz from being able to cut flowers from the garden for the house. These are dahlias, cosmos and roses. 🌱
August 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I still get a buzz from being able to cut flowers from the garden for the house. These are dahlias, cosmos and roses. 🌱
Satay glazed aubergine with green bean salad.
Eating two portions because it’s that good and i skipped lunch. 🍽️
Eating two portions because it’s that good and i skipped lunch. 🍽️
August 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Satay glazed aubergine with green bean salad.
Eating two portions because it’s that good and i skipped lunch. 🍽️
Eating two portions because it’s that good and i skipped lunch. 🍽️
The weather has cooled & I have more time so I have planted my seeds for next spring’s garden.
I was so happy doing some sit-down gardening that I looked up & it was dark.
I have planted Forget-me-nots, foxgloves, honesty, aquilegia, wallflowers, sweet rocket, hollyhocks, rose campion & clary sage 🌱
I was so happy doing some sit-down gardening that I looked up & it was dark.
I have planted Forget-me-nots, foxgloves, honesty, aquilegia, wallflowers, sweet rocket, hollyhocks, rose campion & clary sage 🌱
August 1, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The weather has cooled & I have more time so I have planted my seeds for next spring’s garden.
I was so happy doing some sit-down gardening that I looked up & it was dark.
I have planted Forget-me-nots, foxgloves, honesty, aquilegia, wallflowers, sweet rocket, hollyhocks, rose campion & clary sage 🌱
I was so happy doing some sit-down gardening that I looked up & it was dark.
I have planted Forget-me-nots, foxgloves, honesty, aquilegia, wallflowers, sweet rocket, hollyhocks, rose campion & clary sage 🌱
For comparison, my new dahlia is roughly the size of my son’s head! 🌱
August 1, 2025 at 5:29 PM
For comparison, my new dahlia is roughly the size of my son’s head! 🌱
Reading “For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy On My Little Pain” and this made me laugh out loud.
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August 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Reading “For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy On My Little Pain” and this made me laugh out loud.
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Sharing my original X 🧵for #TeamRE on “Julian of Norwich a Brief History” by @drjaninaramirez.bsky.social
18 posts with ideas for KS3/4 and 5 RE. She also appears on our KS2 curriculum.
The book could easily be read in one sitting - perfect for busy teachers. 1/18
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18 posts with ideas for KS3/4 and 5 RE. She also appears on our KS2 curriculum.
The book could easily be read in one sitting - perfect for busy teachers. 1/18
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August 1, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Sharing my original X 🧵for #TeamRE on “Julian of Norwich a Brief History” by @drjaninaramirez.bsky.social
18 posts with ideas for KS3/4 and 5 RE. She also appears on our KS2 curriculum.
The book could easily be read in one sitting - perfect for busy teachers. 1/18
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18 posts with ideas for KS3/4 and 5 RE. She also appears on our KS2 curriculum.
The book could easily be read in one sitting - perfect for busy teachers. 1/18
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