Lighting the Path

Source to Summit: Lighting the Path

Everything you need to teach the Primary Catholic Religious Education Directory

Source to Summit: Lighting the Path is an online resource covering the Religious Education Directory for ages 4 to 11.

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Why Choose Lighting the Path?


Ensures compliance with curriculum and inspection standards

1. Ensures compliance with curriculum and inspection standards

Series edited by Dr Nancy Walbank, former Catholic Education Service Senior Education and Policy Advisor and leading drafter of the Primary RED, with writing support from theological expert Dr Margaret Carswell and a team of practising teachers and advisors. Also engaging with the CES and a Census Deputatis throughout development to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Bishops of England and Wales.


2. Easy to use and time-saving for all teachers whatever their level of expertise

Ready-made lesson plans and PowerPoint slides are fully editable so that teachers can adapt to the needs of their class.

Time-saving lesson plans

Building Catholic RE confidence

3. Builds teacher knowledge and Catholic RE confidence

Teaching Guides and accompanying videos help non-specialist teachers grow their professional knowledge and teaching confidence.


4. Flexible and adaptable to work in different contexts

Guidance on adapting for mixed age classes, suggestions for SEND and extension activities are included throughout.

Flexible classes and activities

RED linked outcomes

5. Clear RED linked outcomes and assessment guidance

An assessment focus for each lesson, an assessment/review lesson for every branch and additional guidance in the Teaching Guide help teachers track children's progress.




Source to Summit: Lighting the Path