Meet the team

Meet the team

The team comprises of trained faith tutors who are able to bring personal experience to religious education, visits to places of worship and collective worship.  The team can also provide access to a collection of modern resources and books to support RE, collective worship and SMSC development.

Seema Buttoo: Faith Tutor Co-ordinator / Hindu Faith Tutor

I have been part of the Interfaith Education Centre team since 2001. I work as a full time Hindu Faith Tutor, conducting visits to the Mandir as well as leading RE and Collective worship sessions in schools for Bradford and other local authorities. I am expert at engaging very young children at EYFS through hands-on workshops, but also work with all different age groups in primary and secondary education. I am the Team Leader for the other Faith Tutors and manage the team on daily basis.

Manjit Kaur: Sikh Faith Tutor

I have been part of the Interfaith Education Centre for over 25 years. I lead visits in Gurdwaras across Bradford as well as visiting schools to conduct RE lessons and themed assemblies. I can also conduct adult visits.  I bring my passion of religion, spirituality and equality into my work to engage with the whole age range from early years to adults.

Narinder:  Sikh Faith Tutor

My primary role as a Sikh Faith Tutor is to explore the teachings and traditions of the Sikh Faith to promote Religious Literacy amongst children and adults.  As part of my work I regularly conduct school visits to the Gurdwara and support RE in schools.  I believe that all children are brimming with untapped potential and I have always wanted do something that makes a difference in their lives. For over 20 years I worked in the voluntary sector for some leading charities, working with some of the most vulnerable children, young people and families.  I have a wealth of experience and an insight to the challenges that children and young people face in society and this informs the way that I work.  I hold a BA (Hons) degree in Community Studies (Youth Work) and most recently a BTEC level 3 in education

Saleem: Muslim Team Co-ordinator / Muslim Faith Tutor

Over the last 25 years, I have worked across different sectors of the Education and Training profession.  I have gained a wealth of experience, knowledge and skills of working with adults and children delivering various educational programmes and assessing NVQs. I began my career as a qualified Adult Teacher/Trainer and I have worked with schools and colleges across Bradford supporting children and adults in their learning and development. My new role as a Muslim Faith Tutor Team Leader has given me an opportunity to share my Islamic knowledge and practice with schools across the Bradford district and beyond.

Fatima: Muslim Faith Tutor

I have been a specialised Muslim Faith Tutor for 17 years in Bradford. I lead Mosque visits, deliver separate faith and collective worship and support RE in schools. I also lead on planning for teachers to deliver faith worship on Islam. I am very dedicated and committed to supporting SMSC in schools. I am very passionate about promoting a better understanding, respect and tolerance of religions in schools and in my community.  This will help us to create a better world and help us to live alongside each other cohesively.

Nadeem: Muslim Faith Tutor

Since graduating from art school I have worked in a variety of professions from film to the games industry. Each step I have had a desire to give something back, finally in 2000 I came across the Interfaith Education Centre and have worked there since. My creative work continues as a Faith Tutor, with a deeper meaning giving it a spiritual dimension. Working with different age groups and professions to break down barriers and promote peace and understanding has given my work a sense of virtue and substance. Over the years my professional work and studies in education and learning has equipped me with tools to promote a greater understanding and educational need to the many clients I encounter.

Subscriptions

Subscriptions

Encounter

5 Hours to meet with faith practitioners

Meet with faith practitioners from the major world faiths, in a place of worship, at your school or a venue of your choice.

A maximum of five hours which can be made up of any combination of:

• visits to places of worship

• school based RE lesson - faith tutors will visit your school to support learning in religious education, citizenship and related curriculum areas using a variety of media and resources to support effective learning. Each session is of one hours duration and the faith tutor will liaise with the class teacher to ensure that learning objectives are met and appropriate teaching strategies are used.

• collective worship

• one to one support for the subject leader often covering issues relating to the implementation of the agreed syllabus for RE, policy, planning, assessment and effective subject leadership.

• Support and development discussions with staff from each phase or year group. This will identify strengths and areas for development which can inform future support needs.

• This may be for whole school, phase or year group, including HLTA’s. Schools may wish to collaborate with linking partners or others in their locality to maximise the impact of training opportunities.

• workshops have clearly defined learning outcomes, e.g. Hindu dance, Sikh music, Muslim prayer mat, Lotus flower , story telling and drama

Enrich

Resource boxes provide the stimulus for the development of critical thinking in RE, they may be used to create a classroom display or as a source of information and exploration. Resource boxes contain a range of items which may include artefacts, audio visual materials, posters, books.  They are designed to support the Bradford Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education and to meet the requirements of local Diocesan Syllabi.  The collection has been restocked with new and up to date resources.  Teachers are welcome to visit the office to borrow resources to support 3 topics per term or to discuss their requirements, but please telephone before you visit.

Advise - 1 hour consultation on RE

Pricing

Pricing