Ed Pawson

Ed Pawson is the RE adviser to a number of SACREs in SW England. He spent 23 years as a secondary Religious Education teacher and subject leader. He is the Programme Director for Learn, Teach, Lead RE (SW) and the former Chair of the National Association of Teachers of RE (NATRE). He is the SW lead for RE Hubs and has published work on Islam, Contemporary Issues in RE and spiritual development.

Ed is passionate about the way RE can offer young people a unique opportunity to develop skills of critical evaluation and dialogue. He believes that an education in religion and worldviews plays an invaluable role in enabling young people to become more inquisitive, reflective and engaged learners.

You can follow him on Twitter and email him at southwest@re-hubs.uk