RRC

27/10/2026

Hats of Faith Topic Box

What can a hat tell us about a person, their beliefs and their identity?

Our Hats of Faith Topic Box helps children explore different faiths through religious clothing and head coverings, encouraging respectful conversations about diversity, belonging and identity.



Inter Faith Week

26/10/2026

With Inter Faith Week approaching, we encourage you to visit https://www.interfaithweek.org/ to explore the wide range of resources, ideas and events available. The website offers practical materials to help you celebrate Inter Faith Week, promote dialogue, encourage learning about different faiths and beliefs, and strengthen community connections.

We also recommend signing up for the Inter Faith Week newsletter to receive the latest news, resources, event information and inspiration directly to your inbox.

Alongside the national resources, don't forget to make full use of our resources to complement your Inter Faith Week activities. By combining the excellent resources from Inter Faith Week with those available through the North East Religious Learning Centre, you can create meaningful opportunities for learning, conversation and community engagement throughout the week and beyond.

We look forward to supporting your Inter Faith Week activities!



Inter Faith Week

8th to 15th November 2026

22/10/2026

Inter Faith Week (8th-15th November 2026) is a great opportunity to help pupils explore different beliefs, build understanding and celebrate the diversity of our communities.

We encourage you to visit https://www.interfaithweek.org/resources/schools-2 where you will find a wide range of free resources, activity ideas and materials to support your planning. While you're there, why not sign up to the Inter Faith Week newsletter to receive the latest news, ideas and updates?

To make the most of this year's Inter Faith Week, we also invite you to visit us during half term or on one of our late-night opening sessions. We will have a free Inter Faith Week KS2 lesson plan available, which can easily be adapted for KS3 pupils.

Alongside the lesson plan, you'll be able to browse and borrow a variety of unique resources to enrich your teaching. By combining the excellent materials available through Inter Faith Week with additional resources from the RRC, you can create engaging and memorable learning experiences for your pupils.

We look forward to supporting your Inter Faith Week activities!


Inter Faith Week

22/10/2026

Our Percy Main site will be closed on Monday 26th October. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Our Durham site will be open as usual and can be reached on 0191 375 0586 or via [email protected]

20/10/2026

🎙️ Coming Soon: Inter Faith Week Podcast 2026! 

Under the theme “Lighting the Way for a Shared Future”, our upcoming podcast series brings together diverse voices, meaningful conversations, and shared stories to foster understanding and unity across communities. 

Whether you’re looking to listen, learn, or join the conversation, tune in as we prepare for Inter Faith Week (8 to 15 November)! 

Stay tuned for launch details!

20/10/2026

79% reached new groups.

Inter Faith Week aims to reach beyond those already involved in interfaith activity and create opportunities for new people and communities to participate.

In 2025, 79% of respondents reported being at least fairly successful in reaching new groups.

As we prepare for Inter Faith Week 2026, we’re looking forward to seeing that reach continue to grow.

20/10/2026

Zoom Event: Northern Saints in Holy Places – Tuesday 10th November, 2:00-3:00pm

Join author Gavin Wakefield as he explores the themes of his new book, Northern Saints in Holy Places: A Pilgrim's Guide to the North East. Through stories of saints, sacred landscapes, and pilgrimage, Gavin will reflect on the connections between faith, place, and identity. Together, we'll consider what makes a place sacred, how communities are shaped by culture and belief, and why the North continues to inspire a deep sense of belonging and meaning.

This event will be recorded and uploaded to our website. If you do not wish to be recorded please ensure your camera is switched off.

To book, contact the RRC: [email protected] or 0191 270 4161

15/10/2026

Looking up at the night sky has inspired wonder, worship, science, poetry and pilgrimage for thousands of years. This stargazing season, why not use the stars as a starting point for exploring awe, creation, spirituality and the big questions pupils love to ask?



Photo by Daniel Gomez on Unsplash

14/10/2026

13/10/2026

North Tyneside RE Leads & Coordinators – Save the Date
If you're leading Religious Education in your school, we'd love to welcome you to the next North Tyneside RE Network.
Tuesday 20 October
16.00 to 17.30
North East Religious Learning Resources Centre (RRC), Percy Main NE29 6HS
This is a chance to connect with colleagues, hear the latest North Tyneside RE updates, explore new teaching resources, and share practical ideas that can make a difference in the classroom.
Come and browse the extensive collection of artefacts, books, story sacks and curriculum resources, and leave with ideas you can use straight away.
Please share with your school's RE Lead or Coordinator.