October 2024 Religious Studies subject update
This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel Religious Studies teachers and details of all our training events running this term.
Entry Level Certificate in Religious Studies
Curriculum Mapping to AQA GCSE Religious Studies B and Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (Route B)
The information in this document is relevant if you are currently teaching either AQA’s GCSE in Religious Studies (Specification B) or Eduqas’ GCSE in Religious Studies (Route B) and intend to offer Pearson Edexcel’s Entry Level Certificate in Religious Studies Specification (NRS0).
This document is designed to show where content from this Entry Level Certificate aligns with content present in these two GCSE specifications and to highlight areas which would require further supplementary study, to ensure full coverage of content found in the Entry Level Certificate specification.
Curriculum Mapping document for Entry Level Certificate in Religious Studies
GCSE Religious Studies B: Content Support for Buddhism (Papers 1D, 2D and 3D)
We are pleased to announce the release of another knowledge organiser style resource in support of our Buddhism papers for GCSE Religious Studies (Specification B).
This resource has been crafted to enhance your students' grasp of key concepts, making complex topics accessible and engaging. Please note you will need your Edexcel Online log in to access this.
A Level Religious Studies: A Spotlight on Topic 1.2 - Equality
This is the second in a series of 'Spotlight' resources, which are designed to provide additional support for areas of our A Level Religious Studies specification. In this resource, we explore topic 1.2: Equality.
Edexcel GCE Religious Studies: A Spotlight on Topic 1.2- Equality
Upcoming Events
This term we are running a number of training events online in order to gain an insight into the Summer 2024 exams for GCSE and A level Religious Studies and events for teachers who wish to familiarise and/or improve their understanding of assessment practices for GCSE and A Level Religious Studies on the following dates:
GCSE Religious Studies B: Exam Insights May/June 2024- 17 October at 16:30-17:30 BST - Event has passed
A Level Religious Studies: Exam Insights May/June 2024- 24 October at 16:30-17:30 GMT - Event has passed
GCSE Religious Studies: Assessment and Marking- 07 November 2024 at 16:30-18:00 GMT - Event has passed
A Level Religious Studies: Assessment and Marking- 12 November 2024 at 16:30-18:00 BST - Event has passed
Book your place by clicking the links above or find out more by searching for Religious Studies via our training page: Courses (pearson.com)
Pearson Edexcel Mocks Service
The Pearson Edexcel Mocks Service provides schools and colleges with GCSE, International GCSE and A level exams for use in mocks. We also offer a Moderation Service that can support teacher CPD. Our Mocks Service can help your students gain vital insight into the examination process, while saving you valuable time. We provide the most up to date past papers throughout the year, so you can purchase your students’ mocks, submit your entries, then let our expert examiners do the rest. The papers are marked by Edexcel examiners and the results are uploaded to ResultsPlus for detailed question level analysis.
Vacancies
We have a range of vacancies available in our Senior Assessment Associate team working on various qualifications for Religious Studies
The Principal Examiner is there to ensure that the standards of an externally assessed unit(s)/module(s)/component(s) are maintained and are consistent with the unit specification and assessment criteria. The Principal Examiner should oversee the standardisation of Examiners.
The Content Author is there to produce error-free, factually accurate assessments that align with the subject specification.
GCSE 1RA0_4A Principal Examiner role
GCSE 1RA0_4A Content Author role
A level RS Principal Examiner role (Papers 1, 4B, 4E)
AS Level RS Principal Examiner role (Papers 1, 4B, 4E)
AS and A level RS Content Author role (Papers 1, 4B, 4E)
To find out more about these vacancies click the links above
Pearson Edexcel Facebook page
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Assessment Services pre-exam and post-exam qualification support events
We’re delighted to share that we’re hosting two new webinars on our Professional Development Academy focusing specifically on pre-exam support and post-exam support.
Whether you’re a seasoned teacher, new to teaching, new to teaching Pearson Edexcel, or a recent switcher to one of our qualifications, these webinars are for you. We'll cover our full range of support, products, and services available to enhance your teaching journey and better support you and your students.
Just like our Spotlight on Assessment series for Senior Leaders, these sessions zoom in on the resources and guidance you need for effective teaching and continuous professional development (CPD). Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about all the support available to you, engage directly with us, and share your ideas on how we can better support you.
Book your place today by clicking the links below.
Assessment Services Pre-Exam Qualifications Support- 21 October 2024 at 16:00-17:00 GMT - Event has passed
Assessment Services Post-Exam Qualifications Support- 23 October 2024 at 16:00-17:00 GMT - Event has passed
Enrichment opportunities
NATRE Strictly RE
NATRE are hosting their Strictly RE conference in person in January 2025 and we are excited to be attending as an exhibitor.
We hope you can also attend and we look forward to seeing you there!
NATRE Strictly RE 2025: National Religious Education
RE Podcast
Louisa Jane Smith wrote and recorded this episode to serve as an overview of ethical thought for those embarking on teaching or about to study ethics. This could be helpful to listen to for your own subject knowledge or for your AS and A Level students.
The episode can be listened to through this link S13 E1: The One About Ethics
Candle Conferences
Candle Conferences run a range of events for teachers and students focused on GCSE and A level Religious Studies.
They offer bespoke events, online events and teacher CPD Inset. In the upcoming months, they are offering:
• Evil & the God of Love (AS/A level)
• Stepping Up (Online transition course, GCSE - A Level RS)
• Life & Death (GCSE)
To find out more information about the events and for booking information, please see their website.
Welcome - Candle Conferences: for students of Religious Studies
Subject advisor
Jenna Wyatt
Religious Studies
