Stories Focus Week: The Power of Story

2nd – 8th March

In partnership with CTVC

We’re delighted to bring you this term’s RE:Online Focus Week in collaboration with CTVC, the team behind TrueTube, Pilgrimage and a wide range of high‑quality content that can enrich RE/RME/RVE teaching.

• How can different types of stories; sacred, personal, contemporary and media-based, help pupils deepen understanding of different religious and non-religious worldviews?
• In what ways can story open up ‘windows, mirrors and doors’ for pupils, helping them to see into others’ experiences, reflect on their own, and step into new perspectives?
• How can we use story more intentionally in RE/RME/RVE to deepen enquiry, spark discussion, and support pupils in exploring different aspects of religious and non-religious worldviews?

Throughout the week we’ll share blogs from teachers, advisers and academics exploring how they use story in their classrooms. They will showcase different forms of narrative, practical examples, and stories you can bring straight into your lessons.

Our Research Spotlight from the Faith & Belief Forum and our Resource Spotlight from CTVC will help you reflect on how to use stories from sacred texts alongside stories of people living within religious and worldview traditions today. Each spotlight will include links to resources and classroom ideas.

On Thursday 5 March, 4.30–5.30pm, we’ll host an In Conversation event on the power of story. Booking will open soon. We encourage you to think about colleagues across your school or organisation who may also benefit.

Across the week we’ll share a range of links, clips and resources to support your teaching.

Do add the dates to your diary — we look forward to sharing the week with you.