Scottish Teachers Association of RME
@teachersofrme.bsky.social
Scottish Teachers Association of RME, REREC, RMPS and associated Subjects.
The professional voice of RME teachers in Scotland.
www.starme.co.uk
SCIO SCO54276
The professional voice of RME teachers in Scotland.
www.starme.co.uk
SCIO SCO54276
The Children’s Bill is at Stage 2 in the Scottish Parliament.
Despite MSP support to separate RME & RO, the Bill still retains the outdated right to WITHDRAW from RME. This risks the subject's future.
🔗 Full position & email template: buff.ly/6CxZEwy
#STARME #RME
Despite MSP support to separate RME & RO, the Bill still retains the outdated right to WITHDRAW from RME. This risks the subject's future.
🔗 Full position & email template: buff.ly/6CxZEwy
#STARME #RME
November 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The Children’s Bill is at Stage 2 in the Scottish Parliament.
Despite MSP support to separate RME & RO, the Bill still retains the outdated right to WITHDRAW from RME. This risks the subject's future.
🔗 Full position & email template: buff.ly/6CxZEwy
#STARME #RME
Despite MSP support to separate RME & RO, the Bill still retains the outdated right to WITHDRAW from RME. This risks the subject's future.
🔗 Full position & email template: buff.ly/6CxZEwy
#STARME #RME
RMPS in Action! 🧠 Following our post on RMPS in the News, we're sharing a practical classroom example: using the Scottish assisted dying debate to teach sanctity of life vs. personal autonomy.
See how we structured the lesson for deep analysis and respectful debate: starme.co.uk/2025/11/28/r...
See how we structured the lesson for deep analysis and respectful debate: starme.co.uk/2025/11/28/r...
November 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
RMPS in Action! 🧠 Following our post on RMPS in the News, we're sharing a practical classroom example: using the Scottish assisted dying debate to teach sanctity of life vs. personal autonomy.
See how we structured the lesson for deep analysis and respectful debate: starme.co.uk/2025/11/28/r...
See how we structured the lesson for deep analysis and respectful debate: starme.co.uk/2025/11/28/r...
❓ How do you make RMPS "come alive" for your students?
We believe the answer is in the news! Our latest post, RMPS in the News: Bringing Real-World Relevance into the Classroom, shares practical ways to use current events
🔗 Read our ideas here: buff.ly/6ci063u
We believe the answer is in the news! Our latest post, RMPS in the News: Bringing Real-World Relevance into the Classroom, shares practical ways to use current events
🔗 Read our ideas here: buff.ly/6ci063u
November 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
❓ How do you make RMPS "come alive" for your students?
We believe the answer is in the news! Our latest post, RMPS in the News: Bringing Real-World Relevance into the Classroom, shares practical ways to use current events
🔗 Read our ideas here: buff.ly/6ci063u
We believe the answer is in the news! Our latest post, RMPS in the News: Bringing Real-World Relevance into the Classroom, shares practical ways to use current events
🔗 Read our ideas here: buff.ly/6ci063u
⚠️ URGENT: RME Teachers & Supporters!
The debate on the Children (RME Withdrawal) Bill is MONDAY, NOV 25TH. The window to influence MSPs is closing fast!
Full guide & template:https://buff.ly/t3F7j3n
The debate on the Children (RME Withdrawal) Bill is MONDAY, NOV 25TH. The window to influence MSPs is closing fast!
Full guide & template:https://buff.ly/t3F7j3n
November 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
⚠️ URGENT: RME Teachers & Supporters!
The debate on the Children (RME Withdrawal) Bill is MONDAY, NOV 25TH. The window to influence MSPs is closing fast!
Full guide & template:https://buff.ly/t3F7j3n
The debate on the Children (RME Withdrawal) Bill is MONDAY, NOV 25TH. The window to influence MSPs is closing fast!
Full guide & template:https://buff.ly/t3F7j3n
Boost Your RMPS Department's Presence!
STARME Member Marilyn Hamilton shares a little insight into how and why it is important to increase your footfall in RMPS.
buff.ly/7X0KtOY
#Education #EthicsCup
STARME Member Marilyn Hamilton shares a little insight into how and why it is important to increase your footfall in RMPS.
buff.ly/7X0KtOY
#Education #EthicsCup
November 16, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Boost Your RMPS Department's Presence!
STARME Member Marilyn Hamilton shares a little insight into how and why it is important to increase your footfall in RMPS.
buff.ly/7X0KtOY
#Education #EthicsCup
STARME Member Marilyn Hamilton shares a little insight into how and why it is important to increase your footfall in RMPS.
buff.ly/7X0KtOY
#Education #EthicsCup
Remember Gillian Dunsmuir's brilliant Keynote at the Festival of Learning? 🤩
Gillian is building a vital Teacher Toolkit based on your effective classroom strategies.
👉 Help shape the future of RMPS teaching! Fill out her survey by 12th December.
🔗 starme.co.uk/2025/11/12/h...
#RMPS
Gillian is building a vital Teacher Toolkit based on your effective classroom strategies.
👉 Help shape the future of RMPS teaching! Fill out her survey by 12th December.
🔗 starme.co.uk/2025/11/12/h...
#RMPS
November 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Remember Gillian Dunsmuir's brilliant Keynote at the Festival of Learning? 🤩
Gillian is building a vital Teacher Toolkit based on your effective classroom strategies.
👉 Help shape the future of RMPS teaching! Fill out her survey by 12th December.
🔗 starme.co.uk/2025/11/12/h...
#RMPS
Gillian is building a vital Teacher Toolkit based on your effective classroom strategies.
👉 Help shape the future of RMPS teaching! Fill out her survey by 12th December.
🔗 starme.co.uk/2025/11/12/h...
#RMPS
Stuck with an amazing RME idea but zero time to develop it? ⏰
The Farmington Scholarship is your answer!
Gain funded time to research your passion—from developing lessons to an IDL project or focusing on attainment. Plus, attend an incredible conference at Oxford University! 🤯
buff.ly/TSdbHAH
The Farmington Scholarship is your answer!
Gain funded time to research your passion—from developing lessons to an IDL project or focusing on attainment. Plus, attend an incredible conference at Oxford University! 🤯
buff.ly/TSdbHAH
November 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Stuck with an amazing RME idea but zero time to develop it? ⏰
The Farmington Scholarship is your answer!
Gain funded time to research your passion—from developing lessons to an IDL project or focusing on attainment. Plus, attend an incredible conference at Oxford University! 🤯
buff.ly/TSdbHAH
The Farmington Scholarship is your answer!
Gain funded time to research your passion—from developing lessons to an IDL project or focusing on attainment. Plus, attend an incredible conference at Oxford University! 🤯
buff.ly/TSdbHAH
Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty Bill is advancing in the Scottish Parliament. We've provided our insights to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice committee. Read our full response on our website.
www.starme.co.uk
www.starme.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty Bill is advancing in the Scottish Parliament. We've provided our insights to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice committee. Read our full response on our website.
www.starme.co.uk
www.starme.co.uk
📢 Important Update for STARME Affiliates! As STARME is now a registered charity, all members must re-enroll and submit a new registration form with your address to comply with legal standards.. Re-enroll now: buff.ly/4G3WgJV
September 28, 2025 at 8:27 AM
📢 Important Update for STARME Affiliates! As STARME is now a registered charity, all members must re-enroll and submit a new registration form with your address to comply with legal standards.. Re-enroll now: buff.ly/4G3WgJV
We know the power of a good mentor. But don't just take our word for it! Here's what some of our mentees from the past year had to say about the STARME Mentoring Programme:
Ready to get involved?
starme.co.uk/2025/09/03/a...
#TeacherMentoring #Education #TeacherLife #RME #RMPS #Support #STARME
Ready to get involved?
starme.co.uk/2025/09/03/a...
#TeacherMentoring #Education #TeacherLife #RME #RMPS #Support #STARME
September 27, 2025 at 12:06 PM
We know the power of a good mentor. But don't just take our word for it! Here's what some of our mentees from the past year had to say about the STARME Mentoring Programme:
Ready to get involved?
starme.co.uk/2025/09/03/a...
#TeacherMentoring #Education #TeacherLife #RME #RMPS #Support #STARME
Ready to get involved?
starme.co.uk/2025/09/03/a...
#TeacherMentoring #Education #TeacherLife #RME #RMPS #Support #STARME
Our hard work is making a difference! 🎉
We couldn't be prouder of this recognition. Thank you to our members for being part of this important mission!
Read the article and see our work highlighted:
starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#STARME #ReligiousEducation #RME #ProfessionalDevelopment #Advocacy
We couldn't be prouder of this recognition. Thank you to our members for being part of this important mission!
Read the article and see our work highlighted:
starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#STARME #ReligiousEducation #RME #ProfessionalDevelopment #Advocacy
September 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Our hard work is making a difference! 🎉
We couldn't be prouder of this recognition. Thank you to our members for being part of this important mission!
Read the article and see our work highlighted:
starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#STARME #ReligiousEducation #RME #ProfessionalDevelopment #Advocacy
We couldn't be prouder of this recognition. Thank you to our members for being part of this important mission!
Read the article and see our work highlighted:
starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#STARME #ReligiousEducation #RME #ProfessionalDevelopment #Advocacy
Is someone failing to hold schools accountable for teaching Religious and Moral Education?
Share your thoughts below! 👇
Find the full article for more on this issue: starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#Education #SchoolLife #Parenting #Scotland #RME #Discussion
Share your thoughts below! 👇
Find the full article for more on this issue: starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#Education #SchoolLife #Parenting #Scotland #RME #Discussion
September 21, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Is someone failing to hold schools accountable for teaching Religious and Moral Education?
Share your thoughts below! 👇
Find the full article for more on this issue: starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#Education #SchoolLife #Parenting #Scotland #RME #Discussion
Share your thoughts below! 👇
Find the full article for more on this issue: starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#Education #SchoolLife #Parenting #Scotland #RME #Discussion
Who stands up for a subject when it's within a bigger department?
Stephen C. Scholes' article sheds light on how merging Religious and Moral Education into larger faculties can harm the subject and its educators' careers. Have you noticed this in your school?
buff.ly/jWx7sEK
Stephen C. Scholes' article sheds light on how merging Religious and Moral Education into larger faculties can harm the subject and its educators' careers. Have you noticed this in your school?
buff.ly/jWx7sEK
September 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Who stands up for a subject when it's within a bigger department?
Stephen C. Scholes' article sheds light on how merging Religious and Moral Education into larger faculties can harm the subject and its educators' careers. Have you noticed this in your school?
buff.ly/jWx7sEK
Stephen C. Scholes' article sheds light on how merging Religious and Moral Education into larger faculties can harm the subject and its educators' careers. Have you noticed this in your school?
buff.ly/jWx7sEK
Does a lack of specialist teachers undermine the quality of a subject? 🤔
What impact does this have on the subject's standing and the student experience? Join the discussion on what makes for effective teaching in RME.
starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#Scotland #RME #Curriculum
What impact does this have on the subject's standing and the student experience? Join the discussion on what makes for effective teaching in RME.
starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#Scotland #RME #Curriculum
September 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Does a lack of specialist teachers undermine the quality of a subject? 🤔
What impact does this have on the subject's standing and the student experience? Join the discussion on what makes for effective teaching in RME.
starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#Scotland #RME #Curriculum
What impact does this have on the subject's standing and the student experience? Join the discussion on what makes for effective teaching in RME.
starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#Scotland #RME #Curriculum
Should Religious and Moral Education (RME) get a new name?
What do you think the subject's name should be to best represent what it teaches? We'd love to hear your suggestions! 👇
Learn more about the discussion in the full article: starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#SchoolCurriculum #RME #RMPS
What do you think the subject's name should be to best represent what it teaches? We'd love to hear your suggestions! 👇
Learn more about the discussion in the full article: starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#SchoolCurriculum #RME #RMPS
September 14, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Should Religious and Moral Education (RME) get a new name?
What do you think the subject's name should be to best represent what it teaches? We'd love to hear your suggestions! 👇
Learn more about the discussion in the full article: starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#SchoolCurriculum #RME #RMPS
What do you think the subject's name should be to best represent what it teaches? We'd love to hear your suggestions! 👇
Learn more about the discussion in the full article: starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#SchoolCurriculum #RME #RMPS
Looking for a fun way to reflect on your teaching practice? Our new quiz helps you discover your unique RME teaching archetype! Whether you're a Historian, an Artist, or a Mediator, this quiz will give you some great insights and a chance to celebrate your strengths. Share your results.
September 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Looking for a fun way to reflect on your teaching practice? Our new quiz helps you discover your unique RME teaching archetype! Whether you're a Historian, an Artist, or a Mediator, this quiz will give you some great insights and a chance to celebrate your strengths. Share your results.
Stephen C. Scholes, in his new article, explores this critical question. He suggests that the emphasis on exam results might be taking attention away from what RME is truly about.
Let us know what you think! 👇
starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#Education #Parenting #Scotland #RME #Exams
Let us know what you think! 👇
starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#Education #Parenting #Scotland #RME #Exams
September 13, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Stephen C. Scholes, in his new article, explores this critical question. He suggests that the emphasis on exam results might be taking attention away from what RME is truly about.
Let us know what you think! 👇
starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#Education #Parenting #Scotland #RME #Exams
Let us know what you think! 👇
starme.co.uk/2025/09/10/n...
#Education #Parenting #Scotland #RME #Exams
What can we learn from the 2025 exam results.
August 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
What can we learn from the 2025 exam results.
Good luck to all those receiving Exam Results today
August 5, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Good luck to all those receiving Exam Results today
A welcome return to Understanding Standards events this year!
Available to book on Understanding Standards Website are
N5 RMPS and N5 and Higher Philosophy
www.understandingstandards.org.uk/Events
Please share with colleagues!
Available to book on Understanding Standards Website are
N5 RMPS and N5 and Higher Philosophy
www.understandingstandards.org.uk/Events
Please share with colleagues!
June 19, 2025 at 9:41 AM
A welcome return to Understanding Standards events this year!
Available to book on Understanding Standards Website are
N5 RMPS and N5 and Higher Philosophy
www.understandingstandards.org.uk/Events
Please share with colleagues!
Available to book on Understanding Standards Website are
N5 RMPS and N5 and Higher Philosophy
www.understandingstandards.org.uk/Events
Please share with colleagues!
📢 RME Educators! Our next Virtual Teach Meet is themed "Preparing for Next Session"! Join us to share tips, swap ideas & find new resources. Great for bespoke #CLPL & connecting.
🗓️ Mon, June 16th | ⏰ 3:50 PM - 4:50 PM 🔗 Details & Link:
starme.co.uk/2025/06/06/h...
🗓️ Mon, June 16th | ⏰ 3:50 PM - 4:50 PM 🔗 Details & Link:
starme.co.uk/2025/06/06/h...
June 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
📢 RME Educators! Our next Virtual Teach Meet is themed "Preparing for Next Session"! Join us to share tips, swap ideas & find new resources. Great for bespoke #CLPL & connecting.
🗓️ Mon, June 16th | ⏰ 3:50 PM - 4:50 PM 🔗 Details & Link:
starme.co.uk/2025/06/06/h...
🗓️ Mon, June 16th | ⏰ 3:50 PM - 4:50 PM 🔗 Details & Link:
starme.co.uk/2025/06/06/h...
Thank you to all who came to the Festival of Learning! We had a fantastic day! It wouldn't be possible without the amazing team work of the Management Committee.
#starme25
#starme25
May 2, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Thank you to all who came to the Festival of Learning! We had a fantastic day! It wouldn't be possible without the amazing team work of the Management Committee.
#starme25
#starme25
May 2, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Jill Stevens from Interfaith Scotland is sharing about Interfaith Week and how we can get involved.
May 2, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Jill Stevens from Interfaith Scotland is sharing about Interfaith Week and how we can get involved.