The St Giles’ Centre has published Planning for progression in Religion, Values and Ethics (RVE) age 3-16: an example to support practitioners. The example was created in partnership with the St Asaph Diocese Education Team and in collaboration with five Wrexham primary schools. The planning for progression resource also includes a section to assist practitionersContinue reading “Planning for progression in RVE (3-16): new resource”
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Make your voice heard – The Teachers’ Voice Survey for RVE
Teachers across Wales are invited to take part in the Teachers’ Voice Survey for Religion, Values and Ethics (RVE). This survey is designed to access directly teachers’ experiences of and engagement with curriculum change in Wales, with a focus on RVE. The aim of the survey is to provide a ‘snapshot’ of teachers’ perspectives onContinue reading “Make your voice heard – The Teachers’ Voice Survey for RVE”
New resource for school Governors in Wales
A new resource for school Governors has recently been published on the Welsh Government Hwb. The free bilingual resource supports essential professional learning in Religion, Values and Ethics (RVE) for school Governors, and is entitled:Religion, Values and Ethics: What school governors need to know The new resource is available on Hwb, and can be foundContinue reading “New resource for school Governors in Wales”
Religious leaders in Wales come together to oppose Assisted Dying Bill
Religious leaders in Wales have issued a joint statement to oppose the Assisted Dying Bill on 29 November. The Joint Statement of Faith Leaders was posted on the Church in Wales website on 18 November and reads: A bill has been introduced to Parliament which allows doctors to supply lethal drugs to people with anContinue reading “Religious leaders in Wales come together to oppose Assisted Dying Bill”
Assisted dying, Ethics and the climate crisis, and more in Challenging Religious Issues
Issue 21 of the popular journal for A-level students and teachers has been published on the St Giles’ Centre website today. Challenging Religious Issues is packed once again with short articles on a whole range of issues. Find out more about Ethics and the Climate Crisis, Christian Perspectives on the Meaning of Death and LifeContinue reading “Assisted dying, Ethics and the climate crisis, and more in Challenging Religious Issues”
Yes, Religion, Values and Ethics really matters!
A short film was released on 18 November to promote the value of Religion, Values and Ethics in the Curriculum for Wales. Aimed at young people, schools, parents / guardians, and others with an interest in Religion, Values and Ethics, the film shows how Religion, Values and Ethics really is a part of everyday lifeContinue reading “Yes, Religion, Values and Ethics really matters!”
Major national conference on RVE and the Curriculum for Wales to be held in Wrexham
The Wales Association of SACREs / SACs is planning a full programme of events for their forthcoming RVE Conference, which will take place during the summer term 2024. The WASACRE Conference 2024 is a major national initiative supporting and promoting RVE within the Curriculum for Wales. It includes the Conference Day itself in June andContinue reading “Major national conference on RVE and the Curriculum for Wales to be held in Wrexham “
Supporting planning and progression in Wrexham primary schools: A collaborative RVE project
The St Giles’ Centre is pleased to announce the start of an exciting collaborative RVE project to support teachers’ professional development focussing on planning and progression across Wrexham primary schools. This project is funded and facilitated by the St Giles’ Centre, working in partnership with the St Asaph Diocese. The objectives of the project areContinue reading “Supporting planning and progression in Wrexham primary schools: A collaborative RVE project”
Welsh version of Challenging Religious Issues published
The Welsh language version of Challenging Religious Issues (20) has now been published. Articles include: Virtue Ethics in Business Organisations by Professor Geoff MooreIn the first part of this two-part article a brief summary of virtue ethics is provided before turning to construct a framework of practices, institutions, goods and virtues that Alasdair MacIntyre offersContinue reading “Welsh version of Challenging Religious Issues published”
All Things Considered: Looking to the future with Religion, Values and Ethics in Wales
On Sunday 17 September, Libby Jones from the St Giles’ Centre in Wrexham took part in the BBC radio programme ‘All Things Considered’, which also included the Rt Revd Mary Stallard (Bishop of Llandaff and former co-director of the St Giles’ Centre). The programme explored Religion, Values and Ethics in the new Curriculum for Wales,Continue reading “All Things Considered: Looking to the future with Religion, Values and Ethics in Wales”