Naomi Dalton - Religious Education Council Administrator
 As a school student, I didn’t feel particularly inspired by RE as a subject, particularly as most of the work we were given was written, and did not involve any learning outside the classroom. Having been involved in the preparations for Celebrating RE Month, I have had the opportunity to witness some wonderful examples of RE being taught well, notably through the entries we received for our competitions.
I now realise that good RE often incorporates art, music, history, group activities, school trips and allows pupils of all different religious and cultural backgrounds to explore, understand and celebrate their differences.
Having previously worked with asylum-seeking young people at the Refugee Council, who often told stories of feeling isolated at school and being treated with indifference and, at times, contempt because of their backgrounds, I now appreciate the integral role RE can have in bridging these social divides, and creating a society which doesn’t just tolerate, but understands and is proud of its diversity.
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