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ISRSA members number just over 550. Members receive a mailing and further information regarding forthcoming regional conferences.

They may nominate members of the Council or stand for office themselves at the AGM in the autumn.

We hope members value the opportunities we provide at a very reasonable annual subscription of £25 for school membership.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chair:
Bethany Kelly

Treasurer:
Karen Diederich

Administrator:
Gill Badham

Council Members:
Martin Goff
Susan Grenfell
John Keast
Ian Lowry
Dick Powell
Peter Sutton

 

 

 


Welcome to the site for the Independent Schools Religious Studies Association

ISRSA is a vital way Religious Studies teachers in independent schools in the United Kingdom can keep in touch with each other, exchange views, and provide mutual support.

Launching

ISRSA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2008

Keynote Speaker:

Mark Dowd
(Operation Noah, Channel 4)

24th November 2008
Chelsea FC, London

Other Speakers confirmed so far:

Susan Grenfell

Paul Hopkins

Monawar Hussain

Lesley Pollard

Gemma Simmonds

Michael Wilcockson

Programme to be published shortly
Advanced tickets available from Gill Badham

admin@isrsa.org.uk

 

Many thanks to all those who attended and contributed towards this year's conference. It was a great success with a one of the highest number of delegates attending. Just a few of the many positive experiences relayed back to us:

"...a fantastic, useful day"

"my first time this year and am definitely coming back next year"

"a really uplifting day"

"the quality of the talks has been superb"

"Professor Ward's opening talk was outstanding"

arrival

ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2007

Monday 26th November 2007
CHELSEA FOOTBALL GROUND, LONDON

THIS YEAR'S THEME WAS:

Is Religion Dangerous?

Keynote Speaker:
Professor Ward

Professor Keith Ward
Professor of Divinity, Gresham College

Click here for programme & images

or

Click here for last year's delegates

ISRSA was set up in 1994 to provide support for Religious Studies teachers in independent senior schools. In 1999 the Association threw open its doors to colleagues in prep schools and we now provide support for all age groups and levels of study.

 

 

 

School Membership of ISRSA is £25 a year and we will invoice your bursar annually for payment.

To become a member of ISRSA and have continuing access to all the facilities our website offers, please our administrator Gill Badham who will be happy to process your application.

See offer with conference ticket below

 

ISRSA main activities are:

  • A national conference: The annual national conference was held on Monday 26th November 2007.

  • Syllabus and curriculum development: we have played a significant role in the development of the new Common Entrance syllabus. We are members of the RE Council and have also contributed to QCA's work on 16+ qualifications and will respond to developments such as the RE Framework.

  • Regional network events: Regional events have been held at Southhampton, St Andrews, and in London. Details of future regional meetings will be available soon.

  • Liaison with universities: The universities are keen to receive our comment on the way in which their courses are perceived by our pupils, both past and present. We have also arranged student conferences in liaison with universities.

Our Administrator is
Mrs Gill Badham. She can be emailed on:
admin@ isrsa.org.uk.

All administrative matters will be dealt with from the following address:
ISRSA
28 Meadow Walk
SLING
Nr Coleford
GL16 8LR
tel: 01594 832599

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