Strictly RE 2026
Join us for an unforgettable experience at the UK’s biggest RE conference, where you'll gain valuable insights, practical strategies, and inspiration to enhance your teaching practice. Strictly RE 2026 will offer something for everyone.
Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your professional development, network with industry leaders, and contribute to the vibrant community of religious education enthusiasts.
- Guaranteed range of diverse seminars across all key stages
- Inspirational, thought-provoking speakers
- Practical seminars, many led by practising teachers
- Exciting and relevant exhibitors
- Opportunities to network and make connections
- Classroom resources to use instantly in your classroom
- Food and refreshments throughout the day
Date: Saturday 31 January 2026
Time: 8.45AM-4.50PM
Cost: £185. Early bird discount: Save £15 (book before 31 October 2025). NATRE members will receive £25 off the ticket price.*
Keep your eyes peeled as bookings will soon open!
Venue: Voco St. John's Hotel, Solihull
Hotel booking: Bed & breakfast on Friday 30 January is £99. To make your booking, simply call the hotel's inhouse reservations team on +44 (0)121 712 7601 (9AM-5PM Mon- Fri), quote Strictly RE Conference 2026 and the date. A credit or debit card will be required at time of booking to guarantee.
Alternatively, you can email the inhouse reservations team with your hotel booking request reservations@stjohnssolihull.co.uk
*Applies to selected membership types only.
View Strictly RE Programme
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Time |
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8:45 |
Arrivals & Exhibition |
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9:00 |
Exhibition & Network |
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9:30-9:50 |
Welcome - Katie Freeman, Chair of NATRE |
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9:50-10:35 |
Keynote – Vanessa Ogden – The power of RE |
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10:35-11:00 |
Break & Exhibition |
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11:00-12:00 |
Seminar A |
A1: EYFS |
A2: TBC |
A3: Hindu Dharma |
A4: SEND strategies in RE |
A5: Climate crisis |
A6: TBC |
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Phase |
Primary |
Primary |
Cross phase |
Research/Cross phase |
Secondary |
Secondary |
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Speaker(s) |
Catriona Card & Julie Childs |
Lat Blaylock |
Malvika Molly Acharya and Joanne Harris |
Louisa Smith |
Matt Pitcher |
Shabnam Khaliq |
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12.00-12:20 |
Break & Exhibition |
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12:20-1:20 |
Seminar B |
B1: Primary subject leeadership |
B2: Sacred stories through 3 disciplines |
B3: Teaching Christianity authentically |
B4: Securing a bright future for RE |
B5: A level |
B6: Core key stage 4 RE project |
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Phase |
Primary |
Primary |
Cross phase |
Cross phase/Political Engagement |
Secondary |
Secondary |
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Speaker(s) |
Sally Brooman & Debbie Yeomans |
Sarah Dennis |
Katie Freeman |
Deborah Weston |
Karen Steele, Chris Giles & Rachel Jackson-Royal |
Nikki McGee |
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1:20-2:00 |
Lunch |
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2:00-2:20 |
Sessions – TBC |
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2:20-3:20 |
Seminar C |
C1: Oracy in primary |
C2: AI in primary RE |
C3: Understanding islam, understanding muslims |
C4: Powerful questioning in the RE classroom |
C5: TBC |
C6: How I use AI in RE |
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Phase |
Primary |
Primary |
Cross phase |
Research/Cross phase |
Secondary |
Secondary |
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Speaker |
Ian Coles |
Steve Gibson |
Stephen Pett |
Joe Kinnaird |
Joanne Harris & Jenni Rawlinson |
Greg Parekh |
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3:20-3:45 |
Break & Exhibition |
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3:45-4:30 |
SIKH PANEL: Authenticity, Belonging, Challenge - Amy Ark, Kuljinder Shokar and Jatinder Loyal |
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4:30-4:45 |
SIKH PANEL: Authenticity, Belonging, Challenge Q&A |
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4:45 |
Exhibitor trail winner |
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4.50 |
Conference close |
Feedback from Strictly RE 2025 delegates:
"Superbly publicised to recruit a 250 crowd to a dynamic, teacher-led programme of practical ,relevant and inspiring ideas. Creative, critical, thought-provoking and inspirational, great hospitality, great teachers to speak about great examples of good practice."
"The whole day was excellent! Each seminar was fantastic and very useful! The exhibitors were great; and it was great to network with other RE teachers."
"The buzz, the stimulation of meeting people and face-to-face sessions where it was easier to engage. The range of sessions provided for everyone. The venue was very good."
"I loved the ability to choose what seminars to attend based on what I felt I needed - great range to choose from! Excellent high quality seminars with people who were so kind and willing to share resources and advice. Lovely lunch!"
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