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Chris Giles

@chrisnatre.bsky.social
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Head of RS, NATRE Executive and RE Hubs leader for West Midlands. Interested in teaching and learning.

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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
#TeamRE We are delighted to share today’s news from the Secretary of State for Education. Find the full article on NATRE’s latest news natre.org.uk/news/a-step-forward-for-re-government-includes-subject-in-september-curriculum-consultation/
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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
We need more RE teachers to help ensure every child has access to high quality RE. If you know someone who might be interested in training as an RE teacher, please let them know about our webinar on 2nd July natre.org.uk/courses-and-events/graduates-teach-re-september-2026-theres-still-time/ #TeamRE
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Graduates! Teach RE September 2026?  There's still time.  – NATRE
Date: 02 July 17.00 - 18.00
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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Nominations are now open for serving teachers of RE / RVE / RME to join the next NATRE executive committee. Find all the details on our website natre.org.uk/about-natre/natre-executive/nominate-a-colleague-for-natre-exec-2027-2030/ Feel free to message us with any further questions
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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Thinking about a career in teaching? RE is a fantastic subject to teach. From career pathways to funding opportunities, this guidance explains how to become an RE teacher and why it matters. #getintoteaching natre.org.uk/how-do-i-bec...
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How do I become an RE teacher? – NATRE
Karen Steele offers seven reasons why becoming an RE teacher is a great career choice.
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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Nominations are now open for serving teachers of RE / RVE / RME to join the next NATRE executive committee. Find all the details on our website natre.org.uk/about-natre/natre-executive/nominate-a-colleague-for-natre-exec-2027-2030/ #TeamRE
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Sarah Bareau @re-with-mrsb.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
#TeamRE who else is going to @relmedcentre.bsky.social Festival in London on 29th June? Would be great to see you there 👋 religionmediacentre.org.uk/religion-med...
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Religion Media Festival - Religion Media Centre
Our annual festival features interviews, panel discussions, and lively debates, capturing stories from the world of religion making the news
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Laura Gregory-White @mrsgw-re.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
What a great #REchatUK with @natre-update.bsky.social - definitely helping me get in the headspace for my SEND in RE session at the @areiac.bsky.social and AULRE conference. Looking forward to hearing from @therepodcast.bsky.social during the same session too!
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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
If you enjoyed tonight’s #REchatUK, make sure you read this article in the summer edition of RE Today - sent out to all NATRE members
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Trending Tags (Beta) @trendtags.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
🌟 BlueSky trending hashtags (1h): #laugh_do_not_despair #rechatuk #art #thefilmcrowd #shutdowndelaneyhall #photography #mcm #nsfw #furry #pridemonth #furryart #monochromemonday #pride #rip #trails_fa
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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
And our final question for tonight’s #REchatUK - share your best strategies for adaptive teaching in RE
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Saima Saleh @saimasaleh.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Signposting some reading again! Not just about assessment #rechatuk I featured the following item on a past PowerPoint for local group leaders called A new inclusive way of planning for teachers of RE in special schools by Anne Krisman 2013. Worth a read! www.reonline.org.uk/tag/send/
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SEND Archives
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Nikki McGee @re-mcgee.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
I have written about our approach to assessment here. #ReChatUk #TeamRe open.substack.com/pub/rewithmr...
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Rethinking Assessment in RE: A Social Sciences Approach
I have previously written about our non-examined Key Stage 4 program, which takes a disciplinary and scholarly approach, building on students’ prior learning at KS3.
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Saima Saleh @saimasaleh.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Signposting alert!!! #rechatuk Louisa Jane Smith, NATRE exec member and host of The RE Podcast, produces weekly, bite sized episodes on all things RE related. Here is the episode on SEND: S17 E6: The One About SEND in RE www.therepodcast.co.uk/post/s17-e6-...
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S17 E6: The One About SEND in RE
Last year, Ofsted published it's new inspection framework and the word that weaves through everything is INCLUSION. It is now a separate area of inspection. And the list of students we need to include...
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Nikki McGee @re-mcgee.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
I have recently written a substack only the importance of genuinely listening to each other and creating a climate where students share and listen to each other. #ReChatUk #TeamRe open.substack.com/pub/rewithmr...
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The Opposite of a Gotcha Moment
How genuine curiosity shapes the classroom
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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Here’s question 9 #REchatUK
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Alice @philethicsalice.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Ensuring all students feel a sense of belonging within your classroom is so important, especially for Religion and worldviews, where there is an opportunity for personal worldviews to be shared #REchatUK
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Saima Saleh @saimasaleh.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
#rechatuk Clear structure and predictable routines are really vital- Visual timetables and explicit expectations help too. Preparation for sensory experiences (music, candles, visitors) Social Stories autismbehaviorservices.com/social-stori... Opportunities for quiet reflection spaces
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Free library of Social Stories for Autism | Autism Behavior Services, Inc.
Autism Behavior Services, Inc. provides free autism resources for parents and caretakers. Visit our website to access a library of free social stories for autism.
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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Time for Qu. 7 #REchatUK
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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Qu 5 - don’t forget to use the hashtag #REchatUK in your replies
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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Don’t worry about keeping up with all the questions - you can take your time discussing them under each post #REchatUK
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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Lovely to see people joining us for tonight’s important discussion #REchatUK
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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Let’s get started 🙂 #REchatUK
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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Tonight will be our first #REchatUK on Bluesky. The questions will be posted here and then our wonderful hosts Saima and Chris will lead the chat under
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Saima Saleh @saimasaleh.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
5 mins to go until the very first @natre-update.bsky.social chat goes live! Get the kettle on and then join @chrisnatre.bsky.social and I for the next hour to chat all things #RE and #SEND. Follow the hashtag #rechatuk See you there!
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Sally Brooman @mrsbdoesre.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Will be a great chat tomorrow evening with @chrisnatre.bsky.social and @saimasaleh.bsky.social over here on Bluesky! Come and join #REChatUK
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Sarah Bareau @re-with-mrsb.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
#TeamRE pop this in your diary and let's celebrate the move away from Twitter by engaging in June's #REChat here on BlueSky
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Chris Giles @chrisnatre.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Really looking forward to this unique opportunity to find more RE professionals on Bluesky. Please join us for this discussion.
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Chris Giles @chrisnatre.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Post Chris Giles ‪@chrisnatre.bsky.social‬ Use the QR code on Tuesday to come along. Looking forward to Q and A with all these knowledge stars.
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Chris Giles @chrisnatre.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Post Chris Giles ‪@chrisnatre.bsky.social‬ Use the QR code on Tuesday to come along. Looking forward to Q and A with all these knowledge stars.
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Geraldine Yates @re-with-gerriy.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Great Local Groups meeting on AI just now ! Thank you to all who organised this and especially to those who presented -it was really informative😊 @re-mcgee.bsky.social @jigsaweducation.bsky.social @karenza.bsky.social @chrisnatre.bsky.social
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Karen Steele @karensteele.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
#TeamRE although the focus here is Geography, so much applies to RE. I’m not sure if things really are worse or if being older makes it feel that way, but we certainly need to help kids to navigate what can seem like a desperate state of affairs www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
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How can we teach students to be hopeful in today's troubled world?
The world can feel like a hopeless place at the moment, but we owe it to our students to give them the same sense of optimism that we had when we were at school, says Mark Enser
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Karen Steele @karensteele.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
I always find listening to Steven Pinker helps me feel a bit better www.bbc.co.uk/videos/crgk6...
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Psychologist Steven Pinker argues that life is getting better
In this opinion piece, psychologist and writer Steven Pinker argues that life is improving – not just in the West, but worldwide.
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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Pope Francis used his final public address to call for a ceasefire in Gaza: “Unarmed civilians are subjected to bombings and shootings. It is terrorism.” Even in hospital, he checked in daily on Gaza’s Christian community. The world has lost a brave voice for peace and justice.
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Karen Steele @karensteele.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
#TeamRE Chester webinars for A-Level RS. Sign up here: www.chester.ac.uk/about/events...
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Events | University of Chester
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Saima Saleh @saimasaleh.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Are you a teacher of #RME in #Scotland ? Would you like to network with like-minded teachers? Please drop me a DM or leave a reply below and I’ll explain how @natre.bsky.social can help to set this up. 🤩
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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
If you’re still on twitter, we hope you can join @katiekatie84.bsky.social and @joanneharris-re.bsky.social for a special #REchatUK on Monday to discuss the interim report for the Curriculum and Assessment review. Find key extracts and questions here www.natre.org.uk/news/latest-...
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#REchatUK to Explore the Interim Curriculum and Assessment Review for Religious Education
#REchatUK to Explore the Interim Curriculum and Assessment Review for Religious Education
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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Have you read the interim report for the Curriculum and Assessment review? We have put together 5 extracts and suggested questions for you to talk to your colleagues about. We will then have a special series of #REchatUK discussions during the week beginning 31st March #TeamRE
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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
A small victory, but worthy of celebrating. We have been successful in getting the DfE to amend the Initial Teacher Training Statutory Guidance www.gov.uk/government/p... #TeamRE
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Chris Giles @chrisnatre.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
A privilege be interview on behalf of @natre-update.bsky.social to promote RE, training, bursaries and a national content standard based on the recent interim report. x.com/UCBNewsTeam/...
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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
NATRE welcomes the interim report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review which highlights some of the challenges facing RE. Read our full statement here www.natre.org.uk/news/latest-...
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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
An important question here from Bishop Michael Ipgrave - What steps are the government taking to increase the number of teachers who are properly trained to teach RE?
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Becky Francis @beckyfrancis.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
The next stage of the Curriculum and Assessment Review will look to create a more inclusive and fair system, address subject-specific challenges, and assess available pathways beyond GCSEs. Find out more ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Curriculum and Assessment Review: interim report
An independent review of the curriculum and assessment system in England, with statistical analysis.
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RE Hubs @rehubs.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Looking for a new RE job? Promotion? Moving? There are a nice range of jobs being shared on our jobs page at the moment. You can also add your vacancy for FREE! www.re-hubs.uk/re-jobs/ #TeamRE
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RE Hubs @rehubs.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Getting to Know the RE Quality Mark A chance to meet the REQM team and experienced assessors, to exchange ideas with award schools, and to ask questions about the REQM process @RECouncil 18th March 4pm www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-to...
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Blake Harvard @blakeharvard.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
What We Retrieve Matters Does information related to explicitly retrieved content experience the positive outcomes of the testing effect? theeffortfuleducator.com/2025/02/24/w...
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What We Retrieve Matters - The Effortful Educator
Does information related to explicitly retrieved content experience the positive outcomes of the testing effect?
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Culham St Gabriel's @culhamstgabriel.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Registered for our Oracy In Conversation event yet? Meet Azaan Akbar who is on our panel. Azaan is Newham School Council Network Lead and on our Leadership Programme! Azaan recently led an excellent session on oracy in RE at #StrictlyRE @natre-update.bsky.social Event sign-up: ow.ly/TkrN50V9Jmt
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Carl Hendrick @carlhendrick.substack.com · 10/03/2025
carlhendrick.substack.com/p/what-is-le...
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Mary Myatt @marymyatt.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Headlines from researchEd Brum! Just great to see so many lovely peeps in person Headlines from researchEd Brum! open.substack.com/pub/marymyat... Claire Stoneman and Rachael Atton @chrisnatre.bsky.social @dlmartin85.bsky.social @jamespmurphy.bsky.social Jess Rennie /1
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Headlines from researchEd Brum!
Well hello there, and welcome to update #119!
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Chris Giles @chrisnatre.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Is there a Finish 'miracle'? There has been a coherent and consistent improvement in the education system in this country. Let's celebrate it. @tombennett71.bsky.social #rEDBrum
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