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.
This half-day course supports Church school leaders and educators in embedding social justice into the heart of school life, aligned with the Church of England’s vision for education.
Aims
Explore the theological and moral foundations of social justice
Equip staff to integrate justice into curriculum and school culture
Empower pupils to lead and advocate for change
Topics Covered
Justice in the Church of England’s vision for education
Society today and the need for social action
How your curriculum supports social justice
Evaluating impact, governance and leadership monitoring
Participants will leave with:
A deeper understanding of social justice and responsibility in a Church school context
Practical tools and templates for implementation
A sustainable action plan tailored to their school community
Location: Chelmsford Diocese Office, 53 New Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1AT
Duration: 2.5hours
Suitable for: School leaders and teachers
Facilitator: Laura O'Boyle & Katrina Carroll
Dates:
24 March 2026, 9:30am-12pm
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
24 March 2026, 9:30am-12pm
5 December 2025