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.
22 January 2026 | 12 March 2026 These one-day course's enable school leaders and governors to learn more about inspection questions 3, 6 and 7 from the SIAMS framework.
5 February 2026 | 4 June 2026 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.
24 March 2026 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.
25 February 2026 Collective Worship & SEND: Inclusive Approaches for Schools. Our new course will offer practical strategies for Inclusive Collective Worship.
29 April 2026 Spirituality & SEND: Inclusive Approaches for Schools. Our new course will offer practical strategies for creating inclusive spiritual approaches in schools, ensuring that spiritual development is accessible and meaningful for all learners, including those with SEND.
21 May 2026 This one-day course equips school leaders and collective worship leads with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to plan and lead meaningful collective worship in Church schools. Through practical workshops and expert guidance, participants will explore inclusive planning, pupil leadership, creative approaches, and effective evaluation. Ideal for those seeking to strengthen the spiritual life of their school community.
20 April 2026 In this course you will be given space to decide on strategies that will help you to flourish, and have a chance to speak to peers about how SENCOs across Essex and East London can be empowered to thrive.
23 June 2026 This course supports primary and secondary teachers, leaders, and governors in developing a shared understanding of spirituality, embedding it across the curriculum, and monitoring its impact. It includes time for personal reflection to build confidence in leading this area and aligns with SIAMS expectations.
7 May 2026 | 9 July 2026 These one-day course's enable school leaders and governors to learn more about inspection questions 4 and 5 from the SIAMS framework.