S19 E1 The One About New FoRB Resources
What does freedom of religion or belief (FORB) mean, and what does it look like in practice in our schools?
Back in Season 14 (Jan 2025) I intervied Josh Cass about Freedom of Religion or Belief. Now, 20 months later we return to discover the incredible FoRB resources available for all schools.
In this episode of The RE Podcast, Louisa is joined by Kathryn Wright, CEO of Culham St Gabriel’s Trust, to explore why freedom of religion or belief is an important fundamental human right and why it matters for schools today.
They discuss how schools can create cultures where everyone feels seen, respected and able to flourish, and how leaders and teachers can approach questions of religion, belief and identity with greater confidence. The conversation explores the relationship between FORB, inclusion, belonging and community cohesion, as well as the important contribution that high-quality Religious Education can make.
Kathryn also introduces Culham St Gabriel’s practical FORB resources for schools, including guidance for school leaders, a sample policy and an evaluation and learning toolkit. The episode considers how these resources can be used to review existing practice, identify priorities and support meaningful professional development.
Above all, the conversation emphasises that FORB is not simply an abstract legal principle: it is about people, relationships and creating school communities in which diversity can be explored with curiosity, respect and confidence.
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I enjoyed reading this post, especially the way it introduces new resources and gives some context around the latest episode. It’s always useful when podcasts share additional material alongside the main discussion, as it gives listeners something else to explore afterwards. I’ve been browsing different UK websites lately and came across Fortunica while looking through some unrelated pages. There’s always a surprisingly wide mix of topics to find online.