Our Courses
Our Learning and Development Programme is carefully designed to support school leaders and educators in many areas of school life.
Our Learning and Development Programme is carefully designed to support school leaders and educators in many areas of school life.
Every academic year, the Education Team offer a wide range of training relevant to head teachers, subject leaders, teaching staff and governors working in schools across the Diocese.
The training and events on offer are carefully designed to support many areas of school life including school improvement, Christian distinctiveness, Governance and SIAMS preparation.
Some courses are very popular and fill up fast – do book early to avoid disappointment. Additional training and support will be offered throughout the year.
For in-person courses, where there may be a limit on the number of attendees, we reserve the right to charge a fee for no-shows.
Courses are provided free of charge for schools who are subscribed to our Partnership Agreement,
For schools who do not subscribe to our Partnership Agreement, you can pay to attend in person courses. Payment is required at the time of booking on Eventbrite. If you are no longer able to attend, a refund can be requested up to 7 days before the course. Your payment, less Eventbrite fees, will be refunded to your original payment method.
24 September 2026 | 28 January 2027 | 29 April 2027 Introduction to leadership in line with CofE guideline and SIAMS expectations for Headteachers and Heads of School.
25 September 2026 This is a one-day course for anyone new to working in a church school. Delegates may include anyone from Early Career Teachers to Deputy Headteachers. Separate course for Headteachers and Head of Schools.
29 September 2026 | 24 June 2027 These meetings are an opportunity for our 6 secondary schools to network, receive current guidance and updates as well as hear from relevant speakers and trainers.
1 October 2026 | 11 February 2027 | 10 June 2027 RE Termly Primary Workshops aim to support and develop an individual school RE Lead. Each session will include an outside speaker, opportunity for questions and answers, updates on National, Local and Diocesan RE, Creative learning strategy, engagement with key documents recently published and networking across schools.
15 October 2026 | 3 December 2026 This one-day course enables school leaders and governors to learn more about inspection questions 1 and 2 from the SIAMS framework.
4 November 2026 This half-day course aims to offer advice and guidance to headteachers and chairs of governors about how to manage complex complaints in a way that is practical and effective whilst maintaining the integrity of a compassionate Christian vision.
24 November 2026 This one day course is for beginners to chaplaincy. It will help you explore what chaplaincy is and consider what creative, workable approaches could look like in your own school context—focusing on the ministry of presence, belonging, and being alongside pupils, staff and families.
4 February 2027 This half a day course supports primary and secondary leaders develop ways in which to bring to life the school vision in your school community. It includes real examples from across our schools and a variety of ideas that you can take away with confidence, equipping you to translate your vision and values into meaningful daily practice.
16 March 2027 This one-day course enables school leaders and governors to learn more about inspection questions 3, 6 and 7 from the SIAMS framework.
18 March 2027 This one‑day course equips teachers, leaders and collective worship leads in primary and secondary settings with the insight and confidence to embed spirituality across the curriculum. You will encounter a variety of practical approaches ready to adapt and apply within your own school.
26 April 2027 Back by popular demand! This half day course explores how Church schools, both primary and secondary, can live out their Christian vision through a deep commitment to social justice. Designed for school leaders and educators, it offers practical strategies for embedding justice across the curriculum, empowering pupil voice, and building partnerships that foster dignity, inclusion, and courageous advocacy. Delegates will hear from a local case study as well as national programme leads.
20 May 2027 | 8 July 2027 This one-day course enables school leaders and governors to learn more about inspection questions 4 and 5 from the SIAMS framework.