Publisher documents (PDF also included) to cover Study of Islam: Beliefs, Teachings and Practices- ideal for independent study or revision/exam practise. 10 separate booklets, covering: Six Articles and Five Roots Nature of Allah Risalah - Prophets Risalah - Angels Risalah - Holy Books Akhirah Al-Qadr Five Pillars 10 Obligatory Acts Festivals All exam questions relate to the content discussed and give pupils a chance to practise their answering of exam questions and their exam technique. Resource also includes Q1-5 exam questions with some exam hints and tips for each booklet. Created with the AQA RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

RE/RS KS4 GCSE Scheme of Work entitled: Islam Practices, intended to prepare learners for their GCSE examination. 5 lessons in the unit. Each lesson is intended to last approximately 90 mins, with the intention of getting through the unit in a half term. Lessons included: Shahadah and Salah Sawm and Zakah Hajj Ten Obligatory Acts Festivals The unit includes a variety of tasks, from Q&A, video and constructive tasks, to creative work and exam-style questions with feedback, model answers and assessment. Please give feedback. I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

This resource is for a new Buddhism scheme of work / unit aimed at KS3. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to Buddhism. Each lesson includes: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Knowledge Building Analysis Task Evaluation Plenary Lesson Titles: Intro to Buddhism Four Noble Truths Five Precepts Karma and Rebirth Three Jewels Meditation Festivals Buddhism in UK Schools of Buddhism Inspirational Leaders Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoints themselves and also in the resources, where appropriate, to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Religion Studies / Philosophy / PSHE This unit, ‘Religion and the Media’, is an update to a previous incarnation of this unit, modernised, well-designed and made even more engaging to keep in line with current thinking and relevant issues. Individual lessons are intended as a double (roughly one and a half hours per lesson) however, due to time restrictions and the embedded support in the corresponding Work Pack, could also be taught in a minimal one hour per lesson. Lessons Include: What is a Media Message Religion in the Media Charlie Hebdo Westboro Baptist Church Banksy How do religions use the media (inc. LGBTQ+ case study) *Lesson resource sheets if using exercise books This scheme of learning has been devised explicitly to support the Recovery Curriculum, interleave learning with previously-learned units and support cognition through interleaving techniques. Although part of a unit, lessons can also be taught as a stand-alone lessons, e.g. for revision. The corresponding Work Pack(s) would also support a home-learned curriculum as the PowerPoints and Packs themselves include differentiation and scaffolding, where required. The new scheme of work is specifically designed to promote the two skills desired for success at GCSE (and beyond): AO1 (Knowledge and Understanding) AO2 (Analysis and Evaluation) The resources are specifically created to ensure students are aware of the skill they are demonstrating and how to improve further through modelling. These new units bring the relevance back to our topics, for example, through thought experiments and reference to current affairs. Students will experience greater engagement and enjoyment in a fair and balanced approach. Lessons include: Homework Slide Unit Cover and lesson overview Starter activity, including interleaving Key words (literacy focus) Introduction of key information (AO1 - knowledge) and how this is used (AO1 - understanding) Introduction of a contentious issue or debate (AO2 - analysis) and finalised judgement (AO2 - evaluation) Plenary The lesson resource sheets: These are designed so that even those who have limited curriculum time can explore the full unit without having to feel the time pressures on their classwork. The resources provide time-saving activities, whilst still being able to cover the breadth and depth of the course. In addition, students who may be limited by literacy issues, e.g. slower writing paces, are not disadvantaged or capped in their progress. Therefore, some classes could use a mixed approach - part resources, part exercise book - and all students will be able to progress through the same volume of content. Please give feedback: I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Covers the topic of Issues of Life and Death from a Christian/Humanist perspective. Divisions and distinctions made between different Christian denominations. 9 double lessons, including PPTs, resources and differentiated resources, where necessary. Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils' RE/RS education in general - which is what we're all here for!

These engaging and colourful learning mats are indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Religion and Ethics, as part of the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications. Each learning mat is downloaded as an A3 Word document and an A4 PDF, for compatibility. Topics include: Natural Law Utilitarianism Situation Ethics Kantian Ethics Euthanasia Business Ethics Meta-Ethical Theories Conscience Sexual Ethics Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

This resource is a new unit aimed at KS3, but also suitable for KS4 learners due to the skills-focus. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering an introduction to to the History of (Western) religion, re-branded as ‘History of Ideas’. This unit provides excellent foundational knowledge for the study of GCSE Religious Studies. Lessons include: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Knowledge building Analysis Task Evaluation Plenary Lesson Titles: Origins of Religious/Mythical Thought Influence of Paganism Symbolism and Metaphor Influence of the Ancient Greeks Old Testament vs New Testament God Abraham Is the Old Testament a History or a Prophecy? Who are God’s Chosen People? Spread of Religion Influence of Culture on Religious Ethics Do the Abrahamic Faiths Cause Injustice? Relevance of the Abrahamic Faiths Today Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

This resource is a new unit aimed at KS3, but also suitable for KS4 learners due to the skills-focus. The lesson and PowerPoints include a range of engaging, high-quality activities covering the incredibly topical and relevant ethical study on Gender. This unit provides excellent foundational knowledge for the study of GCSE Religious Studies. Lessons include: Homework slide Review of prior learning Title, objective and date Key Words Knowledge building Analysis Task Evaluation Plenary Lesson Titles: What is Gender Equality? Origins of Gender Equality 1 Origins of Gender Equality 2 The Subjection of Women Rise of Feminism Gender in the Media Male Anti-Feminist Movement Toxic Masculinity Is God Gendered? Gender in Paganism Everyday Sexism (Laura Bates) Future of Gender Equality Scaffolding is included in the Powerpoint itself and also in the resources to ensure maximum engagement and comprehension. Challenges (extension tasks) also exist throughout the lessons to further enhance skills and understanding. There are a variety of knowledge, understanding and evaluation tasks throughout the lesson, including video and debate activities that the students always love - year-on-year. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

These engaging and colourful learning mats are indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Developments in Christian Thought, as part of the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications. Each learning mat is downloaded as an A3 Word document and an A4 PDF, for compatibility. Topics include: 1.Augustine on Human Nature 2. Death and the Afterlife 3. Knowledge of God’s Existence 4. Jesus Christ 5. Christian Moral Principles 6. Christian Moral Practices/Action 7. Religious Pluralism 8. Challenge of Secularisation 9. Gender 10. Karl Marx and Liberation Theology Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Covers the topic of Issues of Relationships from a Christian/Humanist perspective. Divisions and distinctions made between different Christian denominations. 8 double lessons, including PPTs, resources and differentiated resources, where necessary. Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

Covers the topic of Issues of Good and Evil from a Christian/Humanist perspective. Divisions and distinctions made between different Christian denominations. 7 double lessons, including PPTs, resources and differentiated resources, where necessary. Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils' RE/RS education in general - which is what we're all here for!

Covers the topic of Issues of Human Rights from a Christian/Humanist perspective. Divisions and distinctions made between different Christian denominations. 8 double lessons, including PPTs, resources and differentiated resources, where necessary. Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils' RE/RS education in general - which is what we're all here for!

This is a unit of 8 lessons (in 7 PowerPoints) for the AQA theme of Religion, Crime and Punishment. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam. Each lesson includes: Homework Starter 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes Construct (Main tasks) Apply tasks (Exam practice and technique) Review Plenary Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

This is a unit of 7 lessons for the AQA theme of Relationships and Families. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam. Each lesson includes: Homework Starter 3D learning objectives and differentiated outcomes Construct (Main tasks) Apply tasks (Exam practice and technique) Review Plenary Lessons are: Sex and Sexuality Contraception Cohabitation Marriage Ceremonies Divorce and Remarriage Family and Family Roles Gender Equality Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

RE/RS KS4 GCSE Scheme of Work entitled: Christian Practices, intended to prepare learners for their GCSE examination. 9 lessons in the unit. Each lesson is intended to last approximately 90 mins. Lessons included: Worship Sacraments Pilgrimage Christmas and Easter Church in Britain/Community Church Growth Persecution and Reconciliation Poverty Helping Those in Need The unit includes a variety of tasks, from Q&A, video and constructive tasks, to creative work and exam-style questions with feedback, model answers and assessment. Please give feedback. I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

This unit was created for the new GCSE specifications (based on Eduqas) for a Study of Judaism: Practices. Covers a Study of Judaism, required for new specifications. Divisions and distinctions made between different Jewish denominations. 8 double lessons (approx 1 1/2 hours per double lesson), including PPTs, resources and differentiated resources, where necessary. Often, differentiation is scaffolded into the PPTs via animations, which you can use if needed. Each lesson includes: - Resources - Lesson Plan - Full PPT - Starter / Main / Plenaries (including mini-reviews) - SMSC Focus - Literacy Focus - Christian Value focus (you may wish to delete this if it is not standard practice within your school) - Objectives, Outcomes, 3D Learning Objectives In addition to the taught lessons, there is also an assessment lesson, complete with exam technique, hints, tips and mark scheme. The assessment lesson included in this Bundle also includes the assessment for Judaism: Beliefs and Teachings, so double-check you're giving your pupils the correct paper after the Practices unit! Created with the WJEC / Eduqas RS GCSE in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications. As an examiner for this specification, I have used what I know of the course to create this resource. Please let me know if there is anything else you would like to see within the resource. Happy teaching!

GCSE Religious Studies: Philosophy and Ethics: Religion and Life This unit, ‘Religion and Life’, is devised as part of a brand new, interleaved scheme of work for GCSE. Individual lessons are intended as a double (roughly one and a half hours per lesson) however, due to time restrictions and the embedded support in the corresponding Work Pack, could also be taught in a minimal one hour per lesson. Lessons Include: Different views about good and evil Reasons for crime Aims of punishment Treatment of criminals Corporal punishment Death penalty Forgiveness *Lesson resource sheets if using exercise books This scheme of learning has been devised explicitly to support the Recovery Curriculum, interleave learning with previously-learned religious units (Christianity and Islam) and support cognition through interleaving techniques. Although part of a unit, lessons can also be taught as a stand-alone lessons, e.g. for revision. The corresponding Work Pack(s) would also support a home-learned curriculum as the PowerPoints and Packs themselves include differentiation and scaffolding, where required. The interleaved schemed of work are specifically designed to promote the two skills desired for success at GCSE: AO1 (Knowledge and Understanding) AO2 (Analysis and Evaluation) The resources are specifically created to ensure students are aware of the skill they are demonstrating and how to improve further through modelling. These new units bring the relevance back to our topics, for example, through thought experiments and reference to current affairs. Students will experience greater engagement and enjoyment in a fair and balanced approach. Lessons include: Homework Slide Unit Cover and lesson overview Starter activity, including interleaving Key words (literacy focus) Introduction of key information (AO1 - knowledge) and how this is used (AO1 - understanding) Introduction of a contentious issue or debate (AO2 - analysis) and finalised judgement (AO2 - evaluation) Plenary The lesson resource sheets: These are designed so that even those who have limited curriculum time can explore the full unit without having to feel the time pressures on their classwork. The resources provide time-saving activities, whilst still being able to cover the breadth and depth of the course. In addition, students who may be limited by literacy issues, e.g. slower writing paces, are not disadvantaged or capped in their progress. Therefore, some classes could use a mixed approach - part resources, part exercise book - and all students will be able to progress through the same volume of content. Please give feedback: I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

GCSE Religious Studies: Philosophy and Ethics: Crime and Punishment This unit, ‘Crime and Punishment’, is devised as part of a brand new, interleaved scheme of work for GCSE. Individual lessons are intended as a double (roughly one and a half hours per lesson) however, due to time restrictions and the embedded support in the corresponding Work Pack, could also be taught in a minimal one hour per lesson. Lessons Include: Different views about good and evil Reasons for crime Aims of punishment Treatment of criminals Corporal punishment Death penalty Forgiveness *Lesson resource sheets if using exercise books This scheme of learning has been devised explicitly to support the Recovery Curriculum, interleave learning with previously-learned religious units (Christianity and Islam) and support cognition through interleaving techniques. Although part of a unit, lessons can also be taught as a stand-alone lessons, e.g. for revision. The corresponding Work Pack(s) would also support a home-learned curriculum as the PowerPoints and Packs themselves include differentiation and scaffolding, where required. The interleaved schemed of work are specifically designed to promote the two skills desired for success at GCSE: AO1 (Knowledge and Understanding) AO2 (Analysis and Evaluation) The resources are specifically created to ensure students are aware of the skill they are demonstrating and how to improve further through modelling. These new units bring the relevance back to our topics, for example, through thought experiments and reference to current affairs. Students will experience greater engagement and enjoyment in a fair and balanced approach. Lessons include: Homework Slide Unit Cover and lesson overview Starter activity, including interleaving Key words (literacy focus) Introduction of key information (AO1 - knowledge) and how this is used (AO1 - understanding) Introduction of a contentious issue or debate (AO2 - analysis) and finalised judgement (AO2 - evaluation) Plenary The lesson resource sheets: These are designed so that even those who have limited curriculum time can explore the full unit without having to feel the time pressures on their classwork. The resources provide time-saving activities, whilst still being able to cover the breadth and depth of the course. In addition, students who may be limited by literacy issues, e.g. slower writing paces, are not disadvantaged or capped in their progress. Therefore, some classes could use a mixed approach - part resources, part exercise book - and all students will be able to progress through the same volume of content. Please give feedback: I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!

GCSE Religious Studies: Philosophy and Ethics: Relationships and Families This unit, ‘Relationships and Families’, is devised as part of a brand new, interleaved scheme of work for GCSE. Individual lessons are intended as a double (roughly one and a half hours per lesson) however, due to time restrictions and the embedded support in the corresponding Work Pack, could also be taught in a minimal one hour per lesson. Lessons Include: Sexuality Sex and Contraception Marriage and Cohabitation Divorce and Remarriage Family and Family Roles Gender Equality Contemporary Issues (Same-sex parents/polygamy) *Lesson resource sheets if using exercise books This scheme of learning has been devised explicitly to support the Recovery Curriculum, interleave learning with previously-learned religious units (Christianity and Islam) and support cognition through interleaving techniques. Although part of a unit, lessons can also be taught as a stand-alone lessons, e.g. for revision. The corresponding Work Pack(s) would also support a home-learned curriculum as the PowerPoints and Packs themselves include differentiation and scaffolding, where required. The interleaved schemed of work are specifically designed to promote the two skills desired for success at GCSE: AO1 (Knowledge and Understanding) AO2 (Analysis and Evaluation) The resources are specifically created to ensure students are aware of the skill they are demonstrating and how to improve further through modelling. These new units bring the relevance back to our topics, for example, through thought experiments and reference to current affairs. Students will experience greater engagement and enjoyment in a fair and balanced approach. Lessons include: Homework Slide Unit Cover and lesson overview Starter activity, including interleaving Key words (literacy focus) Introduction of key information (AO1 - knowledge) and how this is used (AO1 - understanding) Introduction of a contentious issue or debate (AO2 - analysis) and finalised judgement (AO2 - evaluation) Plenary The lesson resource sheets: These are designed so that even those who have limited curriculum time can explore the full unit without having to feel the time pressures on their classwork. The resources provide time-saving activities, whilst still being able to cover the breadth and depth of the course. In addition, students who may be limited by literacy issues, e.g. slower writing paces, are not disadvantaged or capped in their progress. Therefore, some classes could use a mixed approach - part resources, part exercise book - and all students will be able to progress through the same volume of content. Please give feedback: I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!