Karen Steele
Teacher. Senior Lecturer (Lead for secondary RE PGCE). Member of NATRE exec. Views are my own.
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- Reposted by Karen SteeleThinking of a career change this year? Want to do something meaningful? People from different backgrounds and different stages of their career discuss being an RE teacher at a time when RE is at a landmark historic moment. @karensteele.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
- New year. New career? Super excited about this podcast exploring why now is such an exciting time to train to teach RE. Great contributions from @WorcesterUni trainees past and present too. Please share widely. #TeamRE
- Ever thought about being an RE teacher? No? Wonder why? Tomorrow, listen to trainees, early career teachers, experienced head of departments and principles talk about the reality of teacher RE in the 21st Century and where it might lead. @karensteele.bsky.social #TeamRE
- #teamre #NATRE There was never a more exciting time to train to become an RE teacher. Please share far and wide 🙏 eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
- Reposted by Karen Steele#RE has faced decades of neglect, leading to an ongoing shortage of trained teachers and a postcode lottery of provision. Including RE in the national curriculum is now an opportunity to end this. @NATREupdate @RECouncil @DeborahWeston #teamRE #reteacher
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- #TeamRE single honours Theology under threat. Please sign this petition set up by the students: c.org/vPvDc2ZsYy
- Libby Ahluwalia shared some absolute gold dust for preparing pupils for A-level RS-related degrees. So generous, clear and memorable, with careful consideration of those who do not have the advantages in life. My top quote: ‘remember, it’s an application, not a fridge magnet’. #TeamRE #NATRE
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- Reposted by Karen SteeleOn this morning’s BBC R4 Sunday Programme, a DfE spokesperson said that RE trainee numbers are up — true, due to the bursary they’ve now scrapped! The rise proves incentives work. Removing them will undo the recovery. #TeamRE
- Feeling so excited for the future of our wonderful subject. There’s a lot of work to do, but the community is strong and raring to go!
- Reposted by Karen SteeleThe NASACRE Chairs group have written this response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review report, 'Building a world-class curriculum for all' nasacre.org.uk/wp-content/u... #TeamRE
- Reposted by Karen SteeleI’ve spent today celebrating the recommendation for RE to join the NC, as I know how hard key people have worked behind the scenes to make it happen. Now I’m realising the benefit for young people & their ability to navigate the complexities & beauty of life in modern Britain. #TeamRE
- This Thursday #TeamRE
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- #TeamRE I have sent out the link for this meeting this morning. Let me know if it has not arrived using my email address please. Not too late to sign up. All are welcome.
- @ttradioofficial.bsky.social delighted to be in Manchester to share some thoughts about intellectual humility with humanities teachers.
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- Free CPD for A-level RS teachers @natre-update.bsky.social #teamRE
- My first graduation day @worcesteruni.bsky.social. So proud of these new RE teachers
- What a day #teamRE. 11 brand new trainee RE teachers welcomed. I loved hearing about their motivations. Noticeable that inspirational RE teachers are often at the root of it @chrisnatre.bsky.social
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- So, I am getting very excited to welcome a new batch of trainee RE teachers at @worcesteruni.bsky.social next week #bestjobintheworld
- #teamRE the normal termly A-level @natre-update.bsky.social meeting will be on Tuesday 14th October- details to follow. AND, there’s this!
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- Today I recruited another trainee, met up with my own PGCE tutor after many years and recorded an interview with an eminent member of the RE community for my 2025/26 PGCE curriculum. I might have lost my school holidays, but am loving my job! #TeamRE
- Today the 2024-25 secondary PCGE cohort @worcesteruni.bsky.social came together to celebrate their completion of the course. So proud of the RE trainees and excited about the difference they are going to make
- Two SACRE meetings in one day. Surely that deserves some kind of an award? #TeamRE
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- Lovely buzz around the room as @worcesteruni.bsky.social hosts the launch of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Revised Agreed Syllabus for secondary teachers. #TeamRE
- Reposted by Karen SteeleChair 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. religiouseducationcouncil.org.uk/2025/06/curr... #reteacher #TeamRE
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- Still getting used to being part of a university rather than a school. Felt strange not to be priming some Y13s for their RS exam today. Still, I get to wonder around this lovely place #campuslife
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- Useful clip for #TeamRE www.facebook.com/share/v/1BeS...
- This could be a useful resources for #TeamRE
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- #TeamRE great RE opportunity in West Midlands www.alcesteracademy.org.uk/academy-info...
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- #TeamRE Job opportunity in Worcester
- What do you call them? www.linkedin.com/pulse/learni...
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- Pleased to see my article on A-level RS in the latest edition of REToday #TeamRE
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- Cannot wait for this!!!
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- Reposted by Karen SteeleRead more about Lord Karan Bilimoria's #RE4Work campaign and sign our Call to Action here: www.rethinkre.org/ready-for-wo... #Worldviews #TeamRE #RethinkRE
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- Reposted by Karen SteeleWhy do employers value religious education? Susie Al-Qassab, a lawyer, believes Religious Education lessons empower students to share their worldviews openly and respectfully in professional settings. ⬇️ #Worldviews #TeamRE #RethinkRE
- Excited about new episode of @therepodcast.bsky.social on A-level RS I’ve been involved in. It’s given me the chance to connect with past pupils. No doubt that their lives are richer in many ways because of RS. Hopefully we can dispel some myths and share the joy. #Teamre @NATREupdat
- Good to see RE being discussed in the news #TeamRE@MattWestern_#natre #education.gov.uk x.com/rethinkrenow...
- This is fabulous. Thanks for sharing x
- #TeamRE this looks really good t.co/6MVaCVSGTg
- #TeamRE @natre-update.bsky.social a new Pope was revealed whilst over 70 of us met to share wisdom on A-level RS (and there was a baby). Thanks so much to our wonderful speakers. Lots of feedback like this
- #TeamRE any suggestions as to where I can find guidance on homework in RE?
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- #TeamRE not too late to sign up. Looking forward to this tomorrow.
- #TeamRE so interesting to hear about Sallie McFague’s feminist alternative ways of speaking about God. Missing having my own A-level students to discuss this with. How lucky are we to have these webinars from TRS Chester?
- Reposted by Karen SteeleMark Huxley, business mentor and trustee of City Gateway, believes Religious Education has a highly positive impact on shaping a young person’s character as they enter the workforce. ⬇️ #Worldviews #TeamRE #RethinkRE
- Reposted by Karen SteeleSusie Al-Qassab, lawyer at Bellevue Law, backs Lord_Bilimoria's #RE4Work campaign, and wants more young people receiving high-quality Religious Education in order to prepare them for the world of work. ⬇️ #Worldviews #TeamRE #RethinkRE
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- #TeamRE this looks useful Zoom link: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82192444118?pwd=Hg2EeHajKGKCKRLn4h5ZBaCEbkkOlc.1](us02web.zoom.us/j/8219244411...) Meeting ID: 821 9244 4118 Passcode: 260906
- Reposted by Karen SteeleFollowing the launch of Lord Karan Bilimoria’s #RE4Work campaign, dozens of leading organisations have said they want high quality Religious Education across the country to prepare young people for the world of work www.rethinkre.org/ready-for-wo... ⬇️ #Worldviews #TeamRE #RethinkRE
- ‘Religious education (RE) is among six subjects for which recruitment targets have been increased.’ #TeamRE schoolsweek.co.uk/rise-in-teac...
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- #TeamRE sign up 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 www.chester.ac.uk/about/facult...
- #TeamRE I would strongly advise to subscribe for regular, concise and informed news about religion religionmediacentre.org.uk/news/religio...
- Really enjoying this new podcast open.spotify.com/episode/3Xfh... #TeamRE
