Understanding Humanism
@HumanismEdu
We provide free resources for teachers to help young people learn about humanist beliefs and values. We offer trained & accredited humanist school speakers.
We’ve launched a new animation! @theAliceRoberts describes a humanist understanding of who we are, what we are capable of, and how we might best use our capacities. understandinghumanism.org.uk/human-nature-h…
Are you committed to a humanist approach to life? A good communicator? Enthusiastic about helping young people learn about humanism? If so, you could be a Humanists UK school speaker! Find out more about our upcoming training courses. humanists.uk/school-speaker…
As summer break is about to begin, my brain is ready for sun and rest, and I'm looking forward to swapping marking for reading some good books - now doubt I'll pick a title or two from @Humanists_UK's reading list. #SummerReads #Philosophy #RMPS #Humanism
Teachers, looking to improve your subject knowledge of humanism? Check out our recommended books. understandinghumanism.org.uk/books/
We offer teacher CPD to support subject knowledge about humanism and provide practical ideas for the classroom. Register now for an autumn term webinar! understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Planning ahead for an interfaith day or panel discussion at your school? Don’t forget to invite a humanist school speaker for a non-religious perspective. Find out more and request a speaker below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speaker…
Teachers, are you looking for support with teaching about non-religious worldviews as part of an inclusive RE? Check out our free resources! Designed by teachers, for teachers. understandinghumanism.org.uk
Launching the Humanist Heritage digital collection! A new resource beautifully uncovering 130 yrs of our movement's story. Testament to the enduring power of humanist ideas & the people who've championed them. humanists.uk/2025/07/18/hum…
A huge thank you to all the teachers out there for all your hard work this year supporting and inspiring young people. Have a wonderful summer break! We'll still be here in September for all your resource needs for teaching about the non-religious. understandinghumanism.org.uk

We offer teacher CPD to support subject knowledge about humanism and provide practical ideas for the classroom. Book now to join us for a webinar next term! understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Where does the word 'humanism' come from? Who were the first humanists? Are there many different humanisms? Check out our article on the history of word and help clear some of the confusion! understandinghumanism.org.uk/articles/human…
Teachers, if you're planning ahead for next term, why not book in some CPD? Our webinars support subject knowledge about humanism and provide practical ideas for the classroom. Find out more below about our autumn term events. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Using their life experience and knowledge, our free humanist school speakers can bring a personal dimension to young people’s study of humanism that goes ‘beyond the textbook’. Why not book in a visit for next term? Find out more below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speaker…
Booking is now open for our autumn term teacher training events! Find out what's on offer below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Looking for support with teaching about non-religious worldviews as part of an inclusive RE? Check out our free resources! Designed by teachers, for teachers. understandinghumanism.org.uk
Looking for impactful assembly ideas? Browse our collection to access a variety of themes and make every assembly a success! assembliesforall.org.uk
Our resources have been published on the Welsh Government's HwB website demonstrating their commitment to an education about religion, values, and ethics that includes humanism humanists.uk/2025/07/09/eve…
Success! In another historic step forward, all 22 Welsh local authority Standing Advisory Councils for Religion, Values, and Ethics (RVE) have now officially welcomed humanist representatives. humanists.uk/2025/07/09/eve…
Planning ahead for an interfaith day or panel discussion at your school? Don’t forget to invite a humanist school speaker for a non-religious perspective. Find out more and request a speaker below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speaker…
Do you and your staff want to learn more about non-religious worldviews? Our training can help support your subject knowledge and provide ideas for classroom practice. Book ahead for our autumn term events! understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
As educators, we support high-quality RE in schools - that includes teaching about non-religious worldviews. Check out our free resources! understandinghumanism.org.uk
Do your students have questions about humanism? We offer free, trained, and accredited humanist school speakers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Request a visit below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speaker…