3 x half day session to introduce Headteachers and Heads of School to leadership in line with CofE guidelines, SIAMS expectations and encourage a continued relationship with the Diocese Education Teams.
A welcoming, termly half-day programme for Headteachers and Heads of School new to this important role in the Church of England context. Whether new to headship or experienced but new to Church schools, this session will guide you through the distinctiveness of Church school leadership. Covering key expectations such as SIAMS and Church of England guidance, it will help you understand what’s different, what matters, and who can support you. You’ll leave with greater confidence, practical insight and a clear sense of how to lead a flourishing Church school grounded in its Christian vision. It is an expectation that all those new to the role will attend all 3 sessions.
Thu 24/09/2026: 13:00 - 15:30 – Boardroom
Thu 28/01/2027: 13:00 – 15:30 – Boardroom
Thu 29/04/2027: 13:00 – 15:30 - Boardroom
Location: Diocesan Office
Duration: 1pm - 3.30pm
Suitable for: Headteachers and school leaders
Facilitator: Katrina Carroll
Dates:
24 September 2026, 1pm - 3.30pm
Course facilitator
Katrina only ever wanted to be a teacher and proudly graduated from Westminster College, Oxford in the year 2000.
Since then she has worked in the Primary, Secondary and Independent school sectors. Her roles have been diverse from RE lead, ECT mentor, Assessment lead, Deputy Headteacher and KS3 Strategic Learning Advisor. However, her most recent role has been as a Headteacher for the past six years within a London Borough.
Katrina is proud to have achieved an Excellent in all areas rating under the Independent Schools inspectorate and Outstanding in her previous Ofsted inspections within Essex.
In her free time, Katrina plays tennis, watches football and enjoys spending time with her teenage daughters, niece and nephew. Fun times with the family are very important to her. Although when there is some peace and quiet, she loves to read – any genre – Katrina simply loves to read.
Cost
Partnership Agreement Subscribing Schools – Free of charge
Non-subscribing schools - For 2026/27, 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.
Dates
24 September 2026, 1pm - 3.30pm
23 June 2026