The Chaplaincy Chain Podcast logo (headphones looking like chain links) and a purple background with the following headline 'Episode 9: Professional or Amateur? Rethinking Chaplaincy' and the text underneath 'Is chaplaincy only “proper” when it comes with a job description, salary and badge – or is professionalism something deeper? This episode dives into the tensions between paid and volunteer roles, training and formation, boundaries and holy ground, and invites you to rethink what makes chaplains truly professional.

The latest episode of the Chaplaincy Chain Podcast is now live. A great discussion around what it means to be professional, behaving professionally and being recognized as a professional within systems and regulation. Thanks as always to our guests.
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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'

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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

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!

And if you watch this, you will find that @pablopedantic.bsky.social speaks with wisdom!

Ending the postcode lottery of religious education - SecEd Delivery of religious education nationally is patchy, a situation the Curriculum and Assessment Review could address

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

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

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:
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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...

Support Education Sunday 2025 YouTube video by Churches Together in England

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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.
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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...

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

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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

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

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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

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.

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#TeamRE

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.

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#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.
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Another fascinating conversation to be part of. Thanks again, @sarahfcg.bsky.social for guiding our conversation around the topic.

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.

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...

Sending our condolences to our Catholic friends and colleagues across the chaplaincy teams where we work together and beyond.
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The #RECouncil response to the #CAAR interim report.
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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.

A little site visit in preparation for the #RECAGM on 1 May. Lovely place!

If only! …

You're not alone, Fiona! 😆

Congratulations, Diana!