Promoting life in all its fullness through education across Essex and East London
Promoting life in all its fullness through education across Essex and East London
Our 138 Church of England schools educate thousands of pupils each day. It's our priviledge to lead, equip and encourage them as we serve and support education across our diverse diocese in Essex and East London.
Our commitment is for children and young people to flourish and have a life-enhancing encounter with the Christian faith and Jesus Christ.
The Chelmsford Diocese Board of Education is dedicated to providing excellent training, advice and resources to our whole family of schools and their leaders, teachers, support staff, governors and chaplains.
40% Energy Savings in Schools: Energy Usage Awareness Through Traffic Light System at St Peter’s
St Peter’s Primary School was wasting energy every night and weekend, computers, screens and heaters left running for hours. Their electricity bills were soaring, even with solar panels installed. By installing measurable.energy’s AI-powered smart sockets, the school: -Cut energy costs by 25–40%
St Luke’s C of E Primary School inspires pupil’s minds with innovative green community energy project
The school’s roof now hosts over 220 solar panels, producing 92,000 kWh annually—enough to supply more than half the school’s energy needs and share power with local homes at reduced rates.
40% Energy Savings in Schools: Energy Usage Awareness Through Traffic Light System at St Peter’s
St Peter’s Primary School was wasting energy every night and weekend, computers, screens and heaters left running for hours. Their electricity bills were soaring, even with solar panels installed. By installing measurable.energy’s AI-powered smart sockets, the school: -Cut energy costs by 25–40%
St Luke’s C of E Primary School inspires pupil’s minds with innovative green community energy project
The school’s roof now hosts over 220 solar panels, producing 92,000 kWh annually—enough to supply more than half the school’s energy needs and share power with local homes at reduced rates.
Canonium Learning Trust has won Trust of The Year 2025
We're delighted to share that Canonium Learning Trust has won the Times Education Award for Trust of the Year 2025!
Bishop of Colchester visits Holy Trinity School, Halstead
Bishop Roger Morris visits Holy Trinity CofE Primary School to congratulate them on gaining the Christian Aid Global Neighbours Award.
We are here to support our schools in every aspect of school life. This includes school inspections, Christian Vision, RE, Collective Worship, buildings and estate management and much more.
Effective schools need good governing bodies. The Diocese is committed to providing support, training and resources to enable governing bodies, particularly with the specific task of leading a Church school.
Find out how parishes can work with local schools to develop a vibrant relationship, rooted in the Gospel.
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We support 139 richly diverse Church Schools across the diocese. From the inner-city boroughs of East London, to rural villages within the Essex countryside.
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Our training is carefully designed to support many areas of school life including school improvement, Christian distinctiveness, Governance and SIAMs preparation.
We offer course relevant to headteachers, subject leaders, teaching staff and governors working in schools across the Diocese.
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