The Missing Link

In this podcast, 2026 Farmington scholar Charlotte Lannigan critically examines the curriculum used in her local area, Ealing, and identifies some areas that need fundamental change.  This initial work led to an exploration into a range of curriculum models - a long and fascinating process, involving reading, interviewing curriculum writers and reflection into the meaning behind each approach.

Charlotte's Farmington presentation can be found here: Jan McGuire Barnet BELsAnd her Farmington report can be accessed by request here: [email protected]

Georgina Foxcroft shares her ideas and experiences developing disciplinary knowledge through a Worldviews approach. She is a 2024 Farmington scholar, and her report can be request here:Worldviews Approach in Primary Schools: EYFS & KS1[Subscription required] A recent article can also be found here:Laying the foundations: DEVELOPING A KNOWLEDGE-RICH RELIGION AND WORLDVIEWS APPROACH » REtoday Magazine

Ryan promotes and supports the delivery of RE and Collective Worship in the diocese of St Albans. He leads on training in these areas and is the author of resources such as ‘Heart for the Earth’.

Further example of his work can be seen here: Primary pupils can! A richer encounter with parables - RE:ONLINE

In this episode, Nikki explains how she uses theologies to enable students to both study interpretations of sacred texts and also help develop their own stance and interpretative skills.

Further reading on scholars referred to by Nikki can be found here:

In this episode, Mary Myatt challenges us all to look again at our teaching resources, asking the question, 'Could we improve the quality of how they look?'

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In this episode, Dave Francis introduces the work of the Big Ideas project, produced in conjunction with Denise Cush and Barbera Wintersgill. For further information, their website can be found here:

In this episode, Krys McInnis shares some excellent ideas on the use of AI in RE, redefining AI as a creative and reflective tool rather than just a short cut to complete tasks. Further reading can be found in these ebooks and articles that Krys offers for free:

In this episode, Carol explains the benefits and ideas of P4C in an extra-curricular philosophy club setting. Further details can be found here:

In this episode, James talks about how he developed philosophy units alongside and within teaching RS, using elements of P4C with some distinct additions and amendments. Further links, and contact details are here:

In this episode, Emma talks about how she fosters an empathetic understanding of religions with her classes. For more information, she can be contacted here: [email protected]