Education

Humanists UK have a range of educational resources and support for teachers, parents and students available here. The resources are differentiated by age and topic and include presentations, activities and videos. More recent content includes Humanist Heritage exploring the rich history of humanism and the contributions of humanists to society.

Humanists UK also provide free humanist speakers for schools, colleges and community groups. Clare Walsha and Alan Montgomery are both trained school speakers who have delivered classroom sessions and assembles locally. You can find out more from Humanists UK and request a school speaker or get in touch with us directly by email.

Primary schools visited in the local area include Hillside Primary School, Park Lane Primary School, Oxford Road Community School and The Hawthorns Primary. Secondary schools visited in the local area include The Forest School, Crosfields School and Trinity School.

Alan and Clare have delivered interactive classroom sessions, assemblies and have been part of multi-faith and belief events.  

SACRE

RE is not a part of the National Curriculum in England. Instead its content and management are determined locally. Standing Advisory Councils for Religious Education (SACREs) are the local committees that advise local authorities responsible for education on matters connected with RE and collective worship and support schools with the delivery of RE.

Alan Montgomery and Clare Walsha are members of Brackell Forest SACRE and Wokingham SACRE respectively. Pan-Berkshire SACRE have started the 5-yearly syllabus review to which Alan and Clare will be contributing to ensure than Humanism is fairly and accurately represented in the future syllabus.

More information about the role of SACRE is available on Humanists UK site.