Education
THE JEWISH LIVING EXPERIENCE EXHIBITION
The Jewish Living Experience Exhibition (JLEE) is an interactive travelling exhibition which teaches about the Jewish way of life. Aimed primarily at school groups, but suitable for all ages, it enables visitors to gain an insight into Judaism as a living faith and culture. Designed by educational experts, the JLEE supports the teaching of Judaism in line with all agreed Religious Education curriculums.
Through the JLEE, pupils, teachers and the wider public can learn about Judaism through 15 beautifully illustrated display panels, authentic artefacts and educational activities which promote experiential learning. The JLEE supports the teaching of Judaism for Religious Education in schools, as well as interfaith dialogue, EDI, and fosters community cohesion through understanding.
For more details, or to book the JLEE, please contact Education Officer, Anna Silver
JEWISH LIVING ONLINE
Jewish Living Online (JLO) is a new, free, digital resource for teaching about Jews, Judaism, and antisemitism, created by The Board of Deputies of British Jews in partnership with ADL.
JLO is a comprehensive, authentic and engaging resource for pupils from KS3 and above. It contains information via multimedia content (including real British Jewish voices), discussion, and critical thinking questions and assessment tools. JLO aims to make the lives of teachers easier as it requires little planning or subject knowledge, as well as being modular and flexible – to support the schemes of work teachers already have in place.
For more information, visit jlo.org.uk or email jlo@bod.org.uk
SUPPORT FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHERS
The Board of Deputies’ Education Officer can offer support for teachers with the teaching of Judaism, via curriculum guidance as well as tailored INSET or CPD sessions.
We can also signpost you to a wealth of useful educational resources, workshops and trusted organisations.
For more details, please contact anna.silver@bod.org.uk
JEWISH EDUCATORS AND SYNAGOGUE VISITS
The Board of Deputies of British Jews can connect teachers with local synagogues, Jewish communities, or Regional Jewish Representative Councils who can match them with local speakers.
The Board of Deputies offers training and support to Jewish communities and individuals who do school visits and synagogue tours.
For more information, please contact anna.silver@bod.org.uk
EDITING EDUCATIONAL TEXT
The Board of Deputies of British Jews works closely with publishers and curriculum authorities to write, edit and review educational material before they go to print, in order to check for factual errors or misrepresentations of Jewish people and the practice of Judaism.
STANDING ADVISORY COUNCILS FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The Board of Deputies coordinated Jewish representatives on SACREs across England and Wales. We provide support and development for Jewish SACRE representatives.
If you work for a Local Authority and have a vacant seat on your SACRE for a Jewish representative, or are a Jewish SACRE representative who would like support, please contact Education Officer, Anna Silver.
JEWISH TEACHERS’ NETWORK
The JTN is an informal network for Jewish Teachers and educators across the UK. It exists to disseminate useful information, networking opportunities and provide support when needed.
To join, email anna.silver@bod.org.uk
JUDAISM GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES: THE DEFINITIVE RESOURCE, BY CLIVE LAWTON
Published in 2016, this 140-page resource is designed to be easy to use and provides information for both students and teachers. Each topic is headed by a list of key facts, followed by fuller explanatory material. Vocabulary for the key facts has been carefully chosen to ensure it is accessible to GCSE students. This resource highlights the subjects that are of most importance and provides an unbiased description of the diversity within the UK Jewish community.
Available in PDF download and print formats, copies of the Resource can be ordered through the website:
https://bod.org.uk/judaism-gcse-religious-studies-the-definitive-resource-order-your-copy-here/
DEFENDING JEWISH EDUCATION
The Board of Deputies of British Jews leads the community on public policy in the education sector and works to defend the right of our community to send their children to Jewish schools.
We sit on several panels at the Department for Education (DfE) and Ofsted and meet regularly with government ministers and civil servants. We respond to government consultations, and act as an information point for schools by organising meetings to explain new areas of legislation.
Working with other Jewish educational experts and with colleagues from other faith communities, we act to ensure that the needs of schools with a religious character are met and maintained in legislation and policy.
PIKUACH – THE JEWISH SCHOOL INSPECTION SERVICE
Pikuach is the only Jewish inspection service accredited by the Department for Education (DfE) to undertake inspections of religious education at Jewish schools in England, the statutory Jewish equivalent of OFSTED.
Under the aegis of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, Pikuach was established in 1996 to meet the government requirement that schools have their religious education provision inspected under Section 48 of the UK Education (Schools) Act 2005. Pikuach inspectors are drawn from every section of the community, but all share one thing in common: they are leading experts in Jewish religious education. Working together with schools, they help them to achieve the highest possible standards in this area of education. https://pikuach.org.uk