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FREE Online Learning Resources for RE

We all know too well how difficult it is at the moment to help children with their learning, when you are having to teach in multiple ways across multiple platforms. The Open Centre have therefore done a bit of investigating and have found many useful online links to FREE religious

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A new year…

Happy new year to everyone! We hope you are staying safe at this time. The Open Centre had plans to begin re-entering schools and finally getting to see those wonderful smiley faces of all the children we work with. Unfortunately that was not to be the case. However behind the

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Bookings Update – September 2020

Despite the current situation, globally, the Open Centre is still receiving booking enquiries for visits and sessions. This is wonderful news as it shows Religious Education is still very much on the agenda for schools! We are however remaining cautious regarding bookings as we are in uncharted territory. The safety

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We are Open!

As of Monday 7th September 2020, the Open Centre reopened its door for business after a long break due to the Coronavirus. Even though our offices are open, we are working at a limited capacity with all our staff now being part time. Manager Sam has returned from her maternity

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Coronavirus Update 16th March 2020

Please be reassured that the Open Centre is taking the current pandemic seriously. We are working closely with all of our venues and are aware of the extra cleaning measures they have introduced.   Visits to Places of Worship  The following venues have decided to close to all visits: Guru Arjan Dev Gurdwara – will review

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Coronavirus Update 13th March

The Open Centre is open for tours and workshops. Please be reassured that the Open Centre is taking the current pandemic seriously. We are working closely with all of our venues and are aware of the extra cleaning measures they have introduced. Guru Arjan Dev Gurdwara has taken the decision

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Closed for half term

Please note that we will be closing at lunchtime on Friday 14th February for half term.  Staff will not be answering emails next week as we are all currently term time only workers. The office will reopen on Monday 24th February.  Thank you for your understanding.

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March Bookings

Please be aware that we now have limited slots for March.  We may be able to fit in stand alone visits to one venue but are unable to schedule any more faith trails.  We have availability during the summer term, but be aware that June is already looking very busy.

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Pre-visits

We are very happy for schools to come in advance of their visit to look at the venues and consider risk assessments.  Please be aware that that pre-visits need booking in advance as we are a small team and there may not be anyone available to take you around the

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We’re Hiring!!!

Are you seeking a new challenge? Are you a Sikh or Hindu member of the community? Would you like to be part of educating the

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