The Wellbeing for SENCOs course helps SENCOs explore the realities of their role and develop strategies to thrive, supported by reflection and peer connection.
Speaking about “Wellbeing for SENCOs” requires realism about the role, the lack of appreciation and its stress. This session will help us voice the obstacles and challenges to finding joy and wellbeing in the workplace. But we will also be inviting SENCOs to think of their role, and themselves, in a new way – in a way that recognises that SENCOs and their students are valued and valuable, regardless of how “successful” they are.
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.
Location: Diocesan Office
Duration: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Suitable for: Headteachers, Govenors, SENCO, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools
Facilitator: Maire O’Regan
Dates:
20 April 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Course facilitator
Maire worked for Essex County Council for 25 years. In that time Maire has worked in secondary schools and primary schools. She has been in leadership for many years and has been a Headteacher for 7 years. She has worked hard to support small, rural church schools throughout her career. She has completed many Ofsted and SIAMS inspections and enjoys supporting church schools to work closely with their local community and church. Maire is interested in the Arts and holds a degree in Music. She is also a keen swimmer.
Course facilitator
Andy Griffiths has been Bradwell Area CMD advisor since October 2017. In June 2023 he took on responsibility for wellbeing and formation, which includes areas such as annual reviews, counselling, coaching, mediation and deanery wellbeing champions. Previously, he was Director of Studies for a theological college in Hungary, was an incumbent for 12 years (including supervising three curates) and served as Area Dean for 10 years.
He was Head of Training for the Diocese until June 2023. He has written on church merger, the Moravian movement, formation, incumbency and the contribution of schools to ministerial formation, is a passionate believer in community organising, and has an interest in new monastic initiatives.
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. 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.
Please be adviced that lunch is not included as part of the event. However, there are plenty of options close by for you to grab a meal or snack during the break.
Dates
20 April 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm
21 May 2026