Dave Francis

[Dave Francis @DaveFrancis13]

On September 27th 2026, a few days after my 70th birthday, I plan to do the Berlin Marathon and to use it as a focus for encouraging donations to WHY. Please donate - it would give me - as well as WHY - a great boost! https://t.co/lnR5eEe819

[Dave Francis @DaveFrancis13]

In recent years three of our best friends have died of cancer, and now I’d like to raise some cash for a charity supporting those who are affected by cancer or other life-threatening conditions. That’s where WHY [We Hear You] comes in: https://t.co/lnR5eEe819

[Dave Francis @DaveFrancis13]

@jcchadders Beyond satire. 🤬

[The Sea of Faith Network. @seaof_faith]

How is AI impacting on religion, and religion on AI? And what are the practical consequences for effective (religious) education? How can we use Big Ideas to make deep learning a pleasure? Curious to know more? This year’s SOF conference will enlighten: https://t.co/DssZ7lldad

[Dave Francis @DaveFrancis13]

So excited to be launching this RE & Science scheme of learning at the #ASE conference in Nottingham on 10th January

[The Sea of Faith Network. @seaof_faith]

Our first joint RE & Science KS3 unit: https://t.co/BIRzoryahw > 11-14 BI6 Ex 2 > Evolution and/or creation: the Scopes Monkey Trial 100 years on. The issue that probably started the culture wars! Get deeper into evolution and the origins of humankind

[Dave Francis @DaveFrancis13]

Great to have a complete set of exemplars for KS1 RW/RE!

[The Sea of Faith Network. @seaof_faith]

Brand new Exemplar for KS1 RE/RW: https://t.co/BIRzoryahw > 5-7 BI2 > Hidden Meanings. Help children to understand how certain expressions can hold special meaning beyond the literal. Explore how festivals of light are interpreted in similar and different ways in 3 religions

[Dave Francis @DaveFrancis13]

Looking forward to this set of inspirational programmes on Monday night

[The Sea of Faith Network. @seaof_faith]

Great to see yep episodes of this ground-breaking series being reshown on Monday 18th BBC4 at 10 pm with a short interview with Don Cupitt. And on iplayer.

[Dave Francis @DaveFrancis13]

Many thanks to Gill Vaisey @booksatpress for supplying lots of ideas and resources from her Belonging and Believing series for this excellent new unit

[The Sea of Faith Network. @seaof_faith]

Brand new exemplar unit of learning for KS1 RE: https://t.co/BIRzoryahw > 5-7 BI5 > Religions / Worldviews Around Us. Help children to recognise religious and non-religious community features of their local area and to look further afield too!

[Dave Francis @DaveFrancis13]

Great to have this exemplar from Phil Lord in our programme; what’s in a big story?

[The Sea of Faith Network. @seaof_faith]

Where have we come from? Why are we here? And where are we going? Big bang theory and the Buddha?!! Big questions (and possible answers) for expanding the minds of 9-11 year olds: https://t.co/BIRzoryahw > 9-11 BI6 > The beginning, the middle and the end

[Dave Francis @DaveFrancis13]

Great to have this exemplar from Sarah Bareau in our Religion & Worldviews scheme for KS2 pupils

[The Sea of Faith Network. @seaof_faith]

Remember the pandemic? KS2 pupils might not remember much about it now, but what positive messages about living through difficult times can be taken from Christians, Sikhs and Humanists? 14 lessons, complete with resources and assessment ideas https://t.co/BIRzoryahw > 7-9 BI3

[Dave Francis @DaveFrancis13]

True. Vital to press government on a national plan for RE @RECouncil - See - https://t.co/5ndRks4um9 and https://t.co/RcNHWPncpd

[Church Times @ChurchTimes]

"I fear that the importance of religious studies in education is being undermined at exactly the point in history when we need it most."
https://t.co/s9b4Gd2nun

[Dave Francis @DaveFrancis13]

Great to have support from the Science community for our revision of this popular RE unit for 14-18 year olds

[The Sea of Faith Network. @seaof_faith]

Newly revised version of this KS4 RE unit now available! Life, the Universe and Everything. What do different worldviews have to say about the big questions of life? Help your students explore new perspectives on old questions! https://t.co/BIRzoryahw > 14-18 BI6

[Dave Francis @DaveFrancis13]

Some places still available - turn up and pay at the door!

[Dave Francis @DaveFrancis13]

This will be a fascinating conference

[Dave Francis @DaveFrancis13]

Highly recommended - of course!

[The Sea of Faith Network. @seaof_faith]

Wishing RE teachers a good end to the school year and a restful summer. Take the weight off some prep for next year via our guides to structuring your curriculum: https://t.co/aIIBlXggsp Adaptable exemplars for all age groups, each with supporting resources and assessment ideas!

[Dave Francis @DaveFrancis13]

This will be a fascinating conference

[The Sea of Faith Network. @seaof_faith]

Promises to be a great day

[The Sea of Faith Network. @seaof_faith]

Great couple of days celebrating the 40 th anniversary of the TV series. Cupitt and Peter Armstrong, the producer, (with the white beard) in the pic.

[Daniel Hugill @DanielHugill]

I’m missing out on the polling station joy this morning but am happy that my vote (posted last week) will be added to the ballot box. Vote for change. 🌹 🗳️

[Dave Francis @DaveFrancis13]

Great to have this Religion & Worldviews exemplar for 14-18 year olds on our site from Prof Denise Cush

[The Sea of Faith Network. @seaof_faith]

Life, the Universe and Everything. What do different worldviews have to say about the big questions of life? This KS4 unit focuses on the Jain tradition as well as others. Help your students explore new perspectives on old questions! https://t.co/BIRzoryahw > 14-18 BI6

[Dave Francis @DaveFrancis13]

Delighted to be selected for RE:ONLINE’s ‘resource of the month’!

[Culham St Gabriel’s @culhamstgabriel]

Looking for a fresh approach to curriculum? Look no further than the Big Ideas, aligned to a Religion and Worldviews approach.

https://t.co/tmyGpZRqEl

#TeamRE #TeachingResources

[Dave Francis @DaveFrancis13]

Great to have this exemplar from Roxy Fearns-Davies: super interesting!

[The Sea of Faith Network. @seaof_faith]

Interpreting accounts of ‘spiritual' experiences. Profound insights into the true nature of reality? Relief from psychological pressures? ‘Is it possible to experience a sense of the divine or a feeling of spirituality?’ https://t.co/BIRzoryahw > 11-14 BI4