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5 September Online |
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Governance+
The Governors’ Guide to Headteacher Appraisal |
FREE to appraisal governors in schools that purchase the Headteacher Appraisal package from ODBE
Governance+: Free for all governors
SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors
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We recommend that all governors who conduct the headteacher appraisal have received this training before they engage in this vital part of the governance role.
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19 September Online |
7:00 pm -8:30 pm |
An Introduction to Governance in Church Schools and Trusts |
FREE to all Church school trustees and governors in the Diocese of Oxford. Booking is essential. |
Setting out the specific requirements of governing in a Church of England school or trust. All trustees and governors are encouraged to attend this session and it is a requirement of appointment or re-appointment as a Foundation Governor/Trustee. |
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23 September Church House Oxford |
9.30 am- 3.30 pm |
So, You’re the New RE Lead? |
SLA: £150 (+VAT) per person Non-SLA: £200 (+VAT) per person 1 SLA Credit |
An introduction to RE subject leadership Everything you will need to know about leading RE in your school. |
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25 September Church House Oxford |
9.30 am - 3.30 pm |
SIAMS Self Evaluation |
SLA: £ 150 (+ VAT) per person Non-SLA: £ 200 (+ VAT) per person Governance+ schools: one governor can book to attend free of charge with a paying member of staff. 1 SLA Credit |
Self-evaluation is an integral part of Church school development and preparation for SIAMS. This course will explore the self-evaluation process, share model templates and strategies to support school leaders in crafting their SIAMS SEF.
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27 September Church House Oxford |
9:30 am- 3:00 pm |
Headteacher Induction Programme: Day 1 |
SLA: £150 (+VAT) per person Non-SLA: £200 (+VAT) per person The Headteacher Induction Programme is an 18-month long programme for new Headteachers in Church schools and academies. This cost covers all sessions within the programme. |
For all those new to leading a Church of England school this is an 18 month support package on leading a school with a Christian character, to meet other heads new to role, to take time and space to consider your new role and to find out about the support offered by ODBE. |
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3 October Online |
4:00 pm - 5.30 pm |
RE Leadership Development Network #1 |
SLA: £60 (+VAT) for all 6 sessions in the academic year. Non-SLA: £120 (+ VAT) for all 6 sessions in the academic year. 1 SLA Credit for all 6 sessions |
Half termly meetings to support, share and develop high quality RE provision for all pupils across the Diocese. Facilitated by the Diocesan RE Adviser who will draw on the latest resource in the RE world to support your role as RE leader.
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7 October Online |
10:00 am – 12:00 pm |
SIAMS – The Basics |
SLA: £45 (+VAT) per person Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) per person ½ SLA Credit |
If you don’t know what SIAMS stands for, or you’ve heard it mentioned and know it’s important to your school as Church school and want to find out more.
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7 October Online |
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
So, I’m wondering about School Chaplaincy |
Free Whilst this session is free to all within the Diocese, booking is essential.
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An informal opportunity to discuss the possibilities of chaplaincy in your church or school. |
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14 October Online |
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
Governance+
School Admissions Arrangements
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Governance+ free for all governors SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors |
How to ensure that your admission arrangements are compliant with Statutory Guidance and ODBE policy including the requirements around consultation and determination. Suitable for governance leads and clerks. |
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15 October Online |
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Collective Worship and Spirituality Workshop #1 |
For all 3 workshops across the academic year: SLA: £150 (+VAT) per person Non-SLA: £200 (+VAT) per person 1 SLA credit |
Interactive with opportunities to network with other schools following the cycle of the school year, the changing seasons and the Liturgical Calendar. |
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16 October Online |
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Governance+
The Governors’ Guide to SIAMS |
Governance+ free for all governors SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors |
This session will cover everything you need to know as a school governor about SIAMS. You will learn about the purpose and process of SIAMS and consider the role of governors in ensuring your school lives out its vision and flourishes as a Church of England school. |
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18 October Ripon College Cuddesdon |
9:30 am – 3:30 pm |
An Opportunity to Experiencing Godly Play |
SLA: £150 (+VAT) per person Non-SLA: £200 (+VAT) per person 1 SLA Credit |
Godly Play provides ways to get inside stories, finding a place to wonder and take time to reflect. We are exploring how we can use Godly Play principles as part of ‘Dwelling in Story’ activities, a key feature of our Space Makers resource. |
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4 November Online |
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
RE: Implementing the new Diocesan Scheme of Work |
SLA: Free Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) per person
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A guide for all schools using the Diocese Scheme of Work. Support for RE teachers on how to implement the new scheme. |
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4 November Online |
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm |
Governance+
School Admissions Arrangements
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Governance+ free for all governors SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors |
How to ensure that your admission arrangements are compliant with Statutory Guidance and ODBE policy including the requirements around consultation and determination. Suitable for governance leads and clerks. |
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8 November Church House Oxford |
1:00 pm - 3.30 pm |
SIAMS – Keeping your SEF relevant |
SLA: £75 (+ VAT) Non-SLA: £110 (+VAT) Governance+ schools: one governor can book to attend free of charge with a paying member of staff.
½ SLA Credit |
A shorter self-evaluation session for experienced headteachers who need to ensure that their SIAMS self- evaluation is a strong and current reflection on the impact of their vision on their school. (Suitable for leaders who have attended the self-evaluation days within the last 3 years.)
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12 November Online |
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Governance+
The Governors’ Guide to Religious Education (RE)
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Governance+: free for all governors SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+ VAT) for up to 3 governors
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An opportunity for governors to consider their responsibilities for the curriculum, monitoring and evaluation of Religious Education (RE) including the current requirements of RE syllabuses |
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18 November Online |
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm |
Autumn SIAMS Surgery |
SLA: Free Non-SLA: £35 (+VAT) |
A ‘one-stop-shop’ for all your SIAMS questions and clarification. Suitable for school leaders, RE and collective worship leads and governors of Church schools. |
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20 November Online |
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
Governance+
The Governors’ Guide to Effective Monitoring in a Church School
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Governance+: free for all governors SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors |
Knowing what to measure and monitor is an essential part of working as part of an effective governing board. This session will provide guidance and support with suggestions to develop and improve your practice in readiness for inspection. |
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22 November Church House Oxford |
9:30 am – 3:30 pm |
Understanding Christianity Revisited |
SLA: £150 (+VAT) per person Non-SLA: £200 (+VAT) per person 1 SLA Credit |
An introduction to Understanding Christianity for schools that already have the resource and need training or a refresher. |
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25 November Online |
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Collective Worship and Spirituality Network Meeting #1 |
SLA: Free Non-SLA: £60 (+VAT) for all 3 sessions in the academic year. |
A termly meeting to support developing inspiring, creative worship and weaving spiritual experiences across the whole school
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27 November Online |
4:00 pm - 5.30pm |
RE Leadership Development Network #2 |
SLA: £60 (+VAT) for all 6 sessions in the academic year. Non-SLA: £120 (+ VAT) for all 6 sessions in the academic year. 1 SLA Credit for all 6 sessions |
Half termly meetings to support, share and develop high quality RE provision for all pupils across the Diocese. Facilitated by the Diocesan RE Adviser who will draw on the latest resource in the RE world to support your role as RE leader.
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29 November Church House Oxford |
9.30 am – 12.30 pm |
Developing an Approach to Spirituality |
SLA: £75 (+VAT) per person Non-SLA: £110 (+VAT) per person 1 SLA credit |
To help school leaders develop their understanding of spiritual flourishing. The session will focus on what spirituality means in a Church school and how this is developed and enhanced to reflect the Christian vision of your school. |
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3 December Online |
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Governance+
The Governors’ Guide to Collective Worship and Spiritual Flourishing
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Governance+: Free for all governors SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+ VAT) for up to 3 governors
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This new course will support governors in Church schools to understand what the law expects collective worship to contain and how acts of worship should reflect the Christian vision of the school.
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9 December Online |
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Heads & Governors Briefing |
Free for all senior leaders and governors in Church schools and academies in the Diocese of Oxford |
An essential update on current key Information for Church school governors and leaders led by members of the adviser team. |
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10 January Church House Oxford |
9.30 am - 3.30 pm |
SIAMS Self Evaluation |
SLA: £ 150 (+ VAT) per person Non-SLA: £ 200 (+ VAT) per person Governance+ schools: one governor can book to attend free of charge with a paying member of staff. 1 SLA Credit |
Self-evaluation is an integral part of Church school development and preparation for SIAMS. This course will explore the self-evaluation process, share model templates and strategies to support school leaders in crafting their SIAMS SEF.
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14 January Online |
9:30 am – 12:30 pm |
Inspiring Courageous Advocacy: Mini Conference |
SLA: £75 (+VAT) per person Non-SLA: £110 (+VAT) per person 1 SLA Credit |
An interactive and informative seminar where we will explore the concept of courageous advocacy and how, as Church schools, we can develop pupils’ ability to tackle injustice in the world. We look at some key resources for courageous advocacy including Christian Aid’s Global Neighbours scheme and the Archbishop of York’s Youth Trust’s (ABYYT) Youth Leadership scheme.
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15 January Online |
7:00 pm -8:30 pm |
An Introduction to Governance in Church Schools and Trusts |
FREE to all Church school trustees and governors in the Diocese of Oxford. Booking is essential. |
Setting out the specific requirements of governing in a Church of England school or trust. All trustees and governors are encouraged to attend this session and it is a requirement of appointment or re-appointment as a Foundation Governor/Trustee. |
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20 January Online |
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Collective Worship and Spirituality Workshop #2 |
For all 3 workshops across the academic year: SLA: £150 (+VAT) per person Non-SLA: £200 (+VAT) per person 1 SLA credit |
Interactive with opportunities to network with other schools following the cycle of the school year, the changing seasons and the Liturgical Calendar. |
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23 January Online |
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
RE: Implementing the new Diocesan Scheme of Work |
SLA: Free Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) per person |
A guide for all schools using the Diocese Scheme of Work. Support for RE teachers on how to implement the new scheme. |
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28 January Online |
4:00 pm - 5.30 pm |
RE Leadership Development Network #3 |
SLA: £60 (+VAT) for all 6 sessions in the academic year. Non-SLA: £120 (+ VAT) for all 6 sessions in the academic year. 1 SLA Credit for all 6 sessions |
Half termly meetings to support, share and develop high quality RE provision for all pupils across the Diocese. Facilitated by the Diocesan RE Adviser who will draw on the latest resource in the RE world to support your role as RE leader.
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24 February Online |
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm |
Spring SIAMS Surgery |
SLA: Free Non-SLA: £35 (+VAT) |
A ‘one-stop-shop’ for all your SIAMS questions and clarification. Suitable for school leaders, RE and collective worship leads and governors of Church schools. |
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3 March Online |
4:00 pm –5:00 pm |
Collective Worship and Spirituality Network Meeting #2 |
SLA: Free Non-SLA: £60 (+VAT) for all 3 sessions in the academic year. |
A termly meeting to support developing inspiring, creative worship and weaving spiritual experiences across the whole school |
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5 March Online |
4.30 pm – 6:00 pm |
Governance+
School Appeals Arrangements |
Governance+: Free for all governors SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors
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How to ensure that your appeals arrangements are compliant. Suitable for school leaders including trustees and governors, governance leads and clerks to governing boards. |
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Church House Oxford |
1.30 pm –3.30 pm |
RE for ECTs |
SLA: £75.00 (+VAT) per person Non-SLA: £110 (+VAT) per person ½ Credit |
If you are new to teaching, this session will introduce you to the essentials of teaching RE in a Church of England school. There will be a focus on the purposes, methodologies and resources that will support you in your teaching of RE. |
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11 March Online |
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Governance+
The Governors’ Guide to SIAMS
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Governance+ Free for all governors SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors |
This session will cover everything you need to know about the SIAMS process. You will learn about the purpose and process of SIAMS and consider the role of governors in ensuring your school lives out its vision and flourishes as a Church of England school. |
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20 March Online |
4:00 pm - 5.30pm |
RE Leadership Development Network #4 |
SLA: £60 (+VAT) for all 6 sessions in the academic year. Non-SLA: £120 (+ VAT) for all 6 sessions in the academic year. 1 SLA Credit for all 6 sessions |
Half termly meetings to support, share and develop high quality RE provision for all pupils across the Diocese. Facilitated by the Diocesan RE Adviser who will draw on the latest resource in the RE world to support your role as RE leader.
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28 March Ripon College Cuddesdon |
9:30 am – 3:30 pm |
An Opportunity to Experiencing Godly Play |
SLA: £150 (+VAT) per person Non-SLA: £200 (+VAT) per person 1 SLA Credit |
Godly Play provides ways to get inside stories, finding a place to wonder and take time to reflect. We are exploring how we can use Godly Play principles as part of ‘Dwelling in Story’ activities, a key feature of our Space Makers resource. |
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1 April Online |
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Governance+
The Governors’ Guide to Collective Worship and Spiritual Flourishing |
Governance+: Free for all governors SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+ VAT) for up to 3 governors
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This new course will support governors in Church schools to understand what the law expects collective worship to contain and how acts of worship should reflect the Christian vision of the school.
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22 April Online |
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Collective Worship and Spirituality Workshop #3 |
For all 3 workshops across the academic year: SLA: £150 (+VAT) per person Non-SLA: £200 (+VAT) per person 1 SLA credit |
Interactive with opportunities to network with other schools following the cycle of the school year, the changing seasons and the Liturgical Calendar. |
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29 April Online |
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm |
SIAMS: The Basics |
SLA: £45 (+VAT) per person Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) per person ½ SLA Credit |
This course is designed for those new to SIAMS. Our experienced advisers, both serving SIAMS inspectors, will guide you through the basics of SIAMS, why schools have this inspection, what the inspection is seeking to judge and importance of a theologically rooted Christian vision at the heart of flourishing for all. |
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30 April Online |
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Governance+
School Appeals Arrangements |
Governance+: Free for all governors SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors |
How to ensure that your appeals arrangements are compliant. Suitable for school leaders including trustees and governors, governance leads and clerks to governing boards. |
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7 May Online |
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Governance+
The Governors’ Guide to Religious Education
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Governance+: Free for all governors SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors |
An opportunity for governors to consider their responsibilities for the curriculum, monitoring and evaluation of Religious Education (RE) including the current requirements of RE syllabuses. Time to explore how your school’s Christian vision reflects We will explore how RE is considered in the light of SIAMS and OFSTED inspections and its relationship to British Values and spiritual, moral, social and culture development of pupils. |
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13 May Online |
7:00 pm -8:30 pm |
An Introduction to Governance in Church Schools and Trusts |
FREE to all Church school trustees and governors in the Diocese of Oxford. Booking is essential. |
Setting out the specific requirements of governing in a Church of England school or trust. All trustees and governors are encouraged to attend this session and it is a requirement of appointment or re-appointment as a Foundation Governor/Trustee. |
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19 May Online |
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
So, I’m wondering about School Chaplaincy |
Free Whilst this session is free to all anyone within the Diocese, booking is essential.
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An informal opportunity to discuss the possibilities of chaplaincy in your church or school. |
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21 May Online |
4:00 pm - 5.30pm |
RE Leadership Development Network #5 |
SLA: £60 (+VAT) for all 6 sessions in the academic year. Non-SLA: £120 (+ VAT) for all 6 sessions in the academic year. 1 SLA Credit for all 6 sessions |
Half termly meetings to support, share and develop high quality RE provision for all pupils across the Diocese. Facilitated by the Diocesan RE Adviser who will draw on the latest resource in the RE world to support your role as RE leader.
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23 May Church House Oxford |
9.30 am – 12.30 pm |
Developing an Approach to Spirituality |
SLA: £75 (+VAT) per person Non-SLA: £110 (+VAT) per person 1 SLA credit |
This session supports school leaders in developing spirituality in a Church school. It will focus on how this is developed and enhanced to reflect the Christian vision of your school. We will explore examples of how schools tackle this area and look at definitions and shared language in depth to support leaders. |
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3 June Online |
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Collective Worship and Spirituality Network Meeting #3 |
SLA: Free Non-SLA: £60 (+VAT) for all 3 sessions in the academic year. |
A termly meeting to support developing inspiring, creative worship and weaving spiritual experiences across the whole school. |
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3 June Online |
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Heads & Governors’ Briefing |
Free for all school leaders and governors in Church schools and academies in the Diocese of Oxford |
An essential update on current key Information for Church school governors and leaders led by members of the adviser team. |
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9 June Online |
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm |
Summer SIAMS Surgery |
SLA: Free Non-SLA: £35 (+VAT) |
A ‘one-stop-shop’ for all your SIAMS questions and clarification. Suitable for school leaders, RE and collective worship leads and governors of Church schools. |
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11 June Online |
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm |
Exploring Christianity from a Global Perspective |
SLA: £45 (+VAT) per person Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) per person ½ SLA Credit |
Develop your understanding of Christianity as a global faith and how this can enhance RE and worship in Church schools. We will explore how schools have built links with Christian organisations on a global scale and help you to identify next steps to develop provision in RE and worship. |
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13 June Church House Oxford |
9.30 am - 3.30 pm |
SIAMS Self Evaluation |
SLA: £ 150 (+ VAT) per person Non-SLA: £ 200 (+ VAT) per person Governance+ schools: one governor can book to attend free of charge with a paying member of staff. 1 SLA Credit |
Self-evaluation is an integral part of Church school development and preparation for SIAMS. This course will explore the self-evaluation process, share model templates and strategies to support school leaders in crafting their SIAMS SEF.
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19 June Online |
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
Governance+
The Governors’ Guide to Effective Monitoring in a Church School
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Governance+: Free for all governors SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors
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Knowing what to measure and monitor is an essential part of working as part of an effective governing board. This session will provide guidance and support with suggestions to develop and improve your practice in readiness for inspection. |
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24 June Online |
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm |
Creating, Embedding and Reviewing the Theologically Rooted Christian Vision |
SLA: £45 (+VAT) per person Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) per person ½ SLA Credit |
Crafting and reviewing the school’s vision is challenging. We will explore the theological roots of school visions and how best to review the desired impact.
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1 July Online |
4:00 pm- 5.30pm |
RE Leadership Development Network #6 |
SLA: £60 (+VAT) for all 6 sessions in the academic year. Non-SLA: £120 (+ VAT) for all 6 sessions in the academic year. 1 SLA Credit for all 6 sessions |
Half termly meetings to support, share and develop high quality RE provision for all pupils across the Diocese. Facilitated by the Diocesan RE Adviser who will draw on the latest resource in the RE world to support your role as RE leader.
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14 July Online Further info & booking |
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Governance+
The Governors’ Guide to Headteacher Appraisal |
FREE to appraisal governors in schools that purchase Headteacher Appraisal package from ODBE
Governance+: Free for all governors
SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors
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We recommend that all governors who conduct the headteacher appraisal have received this training before they engage in this vital part of the governance role.
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