We are delighted to invite Headteachers, SENCOs and Collective Worship leads to our new course, 'Collective Worship & SEND: Inclusive Approaches for Schools'. This will be a TEAMs course and will offer practical strategies for Inclusive Collective Worship.
Aims
- Understand statutory requirements
- Identify barriers to inclusive Collective Worship
- Develop approaches to support pupils with specific SEND needs
- Recognise the importance of belonging
- Access and evaluate resources
Topics Covered
- Legal framework and Church of England guidance
- Barriers and solutions to inclusive Collective Worship
- Specific SEND needs in Collective Worship including Dyslexia, ADHD and Autism
- The importance of belonging
- School examples
- Resources
Location: Microsoft Teams
Duration: 1 hr
Suitable for: Headteachers, SENCOs and Collective Worship leads
Facilitator: Laura O'Boyle
Dates:
25 February 2026, 3.45pm - 4.45pm
Course facilitator
Before joining the Education Team, Laura worked in schools for over 20 years across the Diocese of Chelmsford, in both mainstream and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) settings. Her academic background is theological, having studied Christian Theology at university.
She is passionate about placing Spirituality at the heart of school life, and supporting schools in creating inclusive, vision-driven environments where every child feels seen, valued, and supported.
Outside of work, She enjoys reading, walking her dog, spending time with her family and visiting places of cultural and historical interest.
Cost
Partnership Agreement Subscribing Schools – Free of charge
Non-subscribing schools - For 2025-26, schools who do not subscribe to our Partnership Agreement can pay to attend in person courses.
Dates
25 February 2026, 3.45pm - 4.45pm
21 May 2026