Training and Events

Our courses – and we run about forty every year focus around those aspects of education that are distinctive within a Church school setting. 

Please see below for further details about our training provision, Forums and Events planned for this academic year as well as details about National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) on offer.

Courses 2023-2024

An overview of our training provision for 2023-2024, by subject and date, is available below:

Courses by subject | PDF

Courses by date | PDF

Also available:

Courses for Governors | PDF

Courses on RE and CW | PDF

Details of courses for the Autumn term - all via Zoom unless stated

November 2023

December 2023

Details of courses for the start of the Spring term - all via Zoom unless stated

January 2024

February 2024

Recorded training
Recordings of Gemma's training on the New RE Syllabus and for her New to Teaching RE course are available -  cost £60.00 for subscribing schools/£120.00 for non-subscribing schools. 

To book, request Gemma's training or for any queries, please contact Jacqui Studd, tel:01473 298570.

Forums 2023-2024

Headteachers' Forum

The Forum is held termly and aims to provide an opportunity for Heads to meet to discuss issues and challenges in schools.  This term's Forum was held on Tuesday 19 September. Dates for the spring and summer terms 2024:

• Wednesday 24 January 2024
• Tuesday 30 April 2024

Both at 1.30pm via Zoom.

For any queries or to book on any of the above, please contact Jacqui Studd, tel:01473 298570.

Chairs of Governors Forum

The Forum is held termly and aims to provide an opportunity for Chairs to meet to discuss issues and challenges in schools. This term's Forum was held on Tuesday 21 November. Dates for the spring and summer terms 2024:

• Wednesday 13 March 2024
• Thursday 20 June 2024

All at 4.00pm via Zoom.

For any queries or to book on any of the above, please contact Jacqui Studd, tel:01473 298570.

Admissions Forum

This forum is usually held in the autumn and spring terms and provides an opportunity for those involved with school admissions to meet to discuss issues and be kept updated. Dates for 2023-24:

• Wednesday 17 January 2024, 4.00pm via Zoom.

For any queries or to book, please contact Jacqui Studd, tel:01473 298570.

Small Schools Forum

This Forum is aimed at Heads, Chairs and Governors in small schools and meets termly.  This term's Forum was held on Monday 16 October. Dates for the spring and summer terms 2024:

• Monday 12 February 2024
• Monday 24 June 2024

All at 4.00pm via Zoom.

For any queries or to book, please contact Jacqui Studd, tel:01473 298570.

Events 2023-2024

Annual Church School Leaders' Conference

A highlight of our year is our annual church school leaders’ conference for Headteachers, Deputies, Chairs and Governors. The date for the next Conference is Wednesday 6 November 2024.  More details to follow. 

This year's conference took place on Wednesday 1 November 2023 at the Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds with 46 Headteachers, senior leaders and governors attending. Our keynote speaker was Dr Margaret James, who gave an overview of  SIAMS inspections and the new framework. Gemma Taylor gave an insight into the context and theology of a rooted christian vision and the Headteacher at Barnham CEVCP spoke about a curriculum full of vision.  In the afternoon, Professor Jim Walters, London School of Economics spoke about leading church schools in times of cultural conflict, Elizabeth Olulari, Church of England talked about developing an approach to racial justice and Alex Green, Ashden led our final session on Understanding the crisis, responsibility and opportunity of climate action in your schools.

For any queries about our courses or events, please contact Jacqui Studd.

Diocesan Service of Celebration for Church Schools 

This will be held on Monday 17 June 2024 at 1.30pm at the Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds.  More details to follow.