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Esther Zarifi @estherzarifi.bsky.social · Jul 15

Brilliant to see the Nagar Kirtan parade in Middlesbrough at the weekend. 🪯
#TeamRE #Sikhi

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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · Jul 10

Looking for support with teaching about non-religious worldviews as part of an inclusive RE? Check out our free resources! Designed by teachers, for teachers. understandinghumanism.org.uk

Understanding Humanism

Understanding Humanism provides free education resources, school speakers, teacher training, and online courses on humanism and non-religious worldviews.

understandinghumanism.org.uk

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Esther Zarifi @estherzarifi.bsky.social · Jul 2

Not on the meds, but I can confirm that sudden meno + heat waves is not fun. At all. 🥵🥵
Hope the fan was good!

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Esther Zarifi @estherzarifi.bsky.social · Jul 2

Just me geeking out on the way to work…. (And then being over excited at the view from the Church House conference room!!)

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Esther Zarifi @estherzarifi.bsky.social · Jun 30

Do you teach A Level RS? Whichever board you use, please take a few mins to complete our @aqaeducation.bsky.social survey! #TeamRE

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Microsoft Forms

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Esther Zarifi @estherzarifi.bsky.social · Apr 8

I nearly bought this the other week (until I realised it was cropped 😂)

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Esther Zarifi @estherzarifi.bsky.social · Apr 8

There’s nothing to say here to Roy and all Dawn’s family and friends other than what a great loss. Sending love and prayers for the RE Queen of Queens xx

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Feminist Theology Network @feministtheology.bsky.social · Mar 28

**Giveaway Alert** We have a sample of our brand new FTN t-shirt (only 3 currently in existence) and a copy of 'When God Became White'! Just like and follow. For an extra entry give us a re-post. Deadline 10th April 7pm GMT. Winner announced 12th April. (We can only post to a UK address though).

Head to waist cropped photo of me wearing a grey feminist theology network t shirt, and a multicoloured chunky cardigan.

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Esther Zarifi @estherzarifi.bsky.social · Mar 14

#TeamRE

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · Mar 14

We’re introducing some light but meaningful changes to our GCSE Religious Studies Specification A and Religious Studies Short Course assessments from summer 2026.

Find out more here > www.aqa.org.uk/news/update-...

GCSE Religious Studies A (8062)

GCSE Religious Studies (Short Course) (8061)

Changes in summer 2026

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Esther Zarifi @estherzarifi.bsky.social · Mar 10

And I went to our Milton Keynes office for the first time. (After a coffee stop at the Green Room 🖤☕️)

Esther Zarifi @estherzarifi.bsky.social · Mar 10

Today I got to stop half way up the M1 to help judge a student Philosophy competition with the BPA @simonkirchin.bsky.social #PhilosophyMatters
Every day is different! #TeamRE

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Esther Zarifi @estherzarifi.bsky.social · Mar 10

Oooh, I’ll check this out!

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Dr Elizabeth Mackintosh @drelizabethmac1.bsky.social · Feb 19

On behalf of APT (Association of Philosophy Teachers)
On Monday March 10th 6-7pm we will be welcoming Dr Peter West from Northeastern University & Dr Elizabeth Mackintosh from the University of Winchester talking to the APT.
@peterwest23.bsky.social #philsky #PhilosophyMatters #womeninphilosophy 1/3

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Lisa Bortolotti @lisabortolotti.com · Feb 13

Our #PhiloFortnight2025 just got busier! Four free webinars with amazing guest speakers to discover why #PhilosophyMatters: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/ptr/... #philsky #edusky @triphilosophy.bsky.social

The Royal Institute of Philosophy

Information on activity involving The Royal Institute of Philosophy.

www.birmingham.ac.uk

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A LEVEL PHILOSOPHY @alevelphilosophy.bsky.social · Feb 26

Student Competition: Why Does Philosophy Matter? run by The British Philosophical Association, AQA and OCR. Write just 75 words on why you love philosophy. #PhilosophyMatters
Deadline: Friday 7th March, 12 PM. Find out more in link on this page: bpa.ac.uk/activities/p...

#PhilosophyMatters - British Philosophical Association

British Philosophy Fortnight 17th-30th March 2025 #PhilosophyMatters #PhiloFortnight2025 What? British Philosophy Fortnight is a new annual initiative to celebrate, promote and champion philosophy. ...

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · Jan 30

☸️ 'We need a secretary of state with the nerve to place foundational knowledge about religions and worldviews within a common framework'

RE must finally takes its place in the national curriculum

Lack of a national framework for the subject is wasteful of years of classroom time and deeply unfair

buff.ly

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Esther Zarifi @estherzarifi.bsky.social · Jan 30

Another exciting opportunity to join our @aqaeducation.bsky.social assessment team - GCSE Buddhism lead assessment writers wanted! (And the Judaism A Level vacancy is still open too!)

#TeamRE

www.aqa.org.uk/join-us/seni...

Senior associate vacancies

Join our teams of associates design, develop and deliver AQA exams to make a difference in education.

www.aqa.org.uk

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Esther Zarifi @estherzarifi.bsky.social · Jan 29

Nice to see you on screen - missed you on Saturday!

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Esther Zarifi @estherzarifi.bsky.social · Jan 29

Great way to spend a Weds evening - hearing #TeamRE experts discussing the C&A Review and their hopes for RE 🤞🏼🤞🏼 Thanks @culhamstgabriel.bsky.social for hosting and facilitating these discussions!

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Esther Zarifi @estherzarifi.bsky.social · Jan 25

Having a great day at #StrictlyRE so far. Come and see us for your AQA goodies and exhibitor trail signatures! @aqaeducation.bsky.social

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Esther Zarifi @estherzarifi.bsky.social · Jan 25

Come and see us during the breaks @aqaeducation.bsky.social stand! 👋🏼👋🏼 #StrictlyRE #TeamRE

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Esther Zarifi @estherzarifi.bsky.social · Jan 25

Lots to think about already from @thewayofkueh.bsky.social at #StrictlyRE the revolution, evolution and confusion over RE?! 🤓

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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · Jan 25

#StrictlyRE begins with our fabulous chair @katiekatie84.bsky.social welcoming over 200 teachers and supporters of RE for a day of depth, dimensions and diversity

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Esther Zarifi @estherzarifi.bsky.social · Dec 15

🚨 GCSE Spec B - Curriculum Connect 14th Jan! Register here: www.aqa.org.uk/professional... 🚨 #TeamRE

www.aqa.org.uk

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Esther Zarifi @estherzarifi.bsky.social · Nov 8

Great to be at #DiverseEd conference today - @mrsgw-re.bsky.social currently using a fab image of R&WV approach
#TeamRE

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