New Research Commission: Religious Education in Alternative Provision

Culham St Gabriel’s Trust is commissioning new research into how Religious Education (RE), or Religion and Worldviews Education, is currently delivered across registered Alternative Provision (AP) settings in England.

The research will explore current practice, challenges and opportunities in AP, examining how RE is positioned within these settings and how it contributes to inclusion, wellbeing and personal development. The appointed researcher will undertake a desk‑based review, qualitative fieldwork (including interviews, surveys and case studies), and produce a final report with evidence‑based recommendations for policy, curriculum design, teacher development and support structures.

The project will run over approximately 12–16 weeks, beginning ideally in June 2026, and will result in a full written report, executive summary and dissemination activities including a stakeholder presentation or webinar.

Applications close Tuesday 5 May 2026 at noon.

Detailed information about the role and how to apply are available here.