B&NES SACRE - RE Support for Parents, Pupils and Students
The following sites are deemed suitable to be offered as support for parents, pupils and students. However, as with any website, we recommend that parental guidance should be exercised at all times.
Most of the following sites offer access to information about all of the major World Faiths. Some sites are specifically Christian.
Key Stages 1-4
www.tsas-re.freeserve.co.uk - A very comprehensive site from the Thorpe St Andrew School, on Religion, Philosophy and Ethics. The website guides the enquirer to relevant sites that cover the World Faiths, ethical issues, examination and coursework matters, parent and student support by Key Stage.
www.reonline.org.uk - A comprehensive site for students, parents, and teachers offering a range of up to date information relating to RE matters for all Key Stages.
re-xs.ucsm.ac.uk - A general site from the Department of Religion and Ethics at St. Martin’s College that supports students, parents, and teachers. This site takes the enquirer to other useful sites on World Religions, Ethical Issues, etc..
www.request.org.uk - 'RE Quest' offers accessible information on all aspects of Christian life, belief, and practice.
www.painsley.org.uk/logosre - Logos RE.net for Roman Catholic Schools. Detailed information and support for staff and students. Includes all Key Stages.
Key Stage 4
re-xs.ucsm.ac.uk/gcsere - The GCSE RE Site offers detailed support on matters relating to GCSE RE coursework and revision for all of the major World Faiths.
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/re - BBC GCSE RE ‘Bite-Size’ Revision site. Comprehensive site with 'ask a teacher' and monitored student discussion groups.
Key Stages 4-5
www.bbc.co.uk/religion - A BBC site that offers detailed information on a wide range of World Faiths and Ethical Issues. More suitable for KS4 and KS5 levels. The site includes a message board for discussion.
