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Summer 2025
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13 June 9.30 am - 3.30 pm Church House Oxford |
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 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Online |
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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8 July 7:00 pm -8:30 pm Online |
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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14 July 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Online Further info & booking |
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 |
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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Essential for all governors and trustees |
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An Introduction to Governance in Church Schools and Trusts
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Setting out the specific requirements of governing in a Church of England school or trust. All directors, governors and governance professionals are encouraged to attend this session, and it is a requirement of appointment or re-appointment as a Foundation Governor/Trustee. |
FREE to all directors, governors and governance professionals in Church schools in the Diocese of Oxford’
Whilst this session is free to all schools across the Diocese, booking is essential. |
Thursday 18 September 7:00-8.30pm |
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Wednesday 12 November 6.00-7.30pm |
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Monday 12 January 7 -8.30pm |
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Monday 02 March 6.00-7.30pm |
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Tuesday 12 May 7-8.30pm |
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Thursday 09 July 6.00-7.30pm |
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Autumn 2025 |
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Tuesday 09 September 7:00-8:00pm Online |
Guide to Headteacher Appraisal
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Governance+ Free SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors |
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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Tuesday 07 October 7:00-8:00pm Online |
Guide to SIAMS
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Governance+ Free 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 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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Monday 13 October 7:00-8.00pm Online |
School Admissions Arrangements
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Governance+ Free 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 governors of VA schools and Church academies, directors/trustees and office personnel. |
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Monday 03 November 5:00-6:00pm Online |
School Admissions Arrangements
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Governance+ Free 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 governors of VA schools and Church academies, directors/trustees and office personnel. |
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Monday 10 November 7:00-8:00pm Online |
Guide to Effective Monitoring in a Church School |
Governance+ Free 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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Tuesday 25 November 7:00-8:00pm Online |
Guide to Religious Education (RE) |
Governance+ Free 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.
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Monday 01 December 7:00-8:00pm Online |
Guide to Collective Worship and Spiritual Flourishing |
Governance+ Free SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors |
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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Tuesday 9 December 7:00-8:00pm Online |
School Leaders’ Briefing
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Free for all senior leaders and governors in Church schools and academies. |
An update of current key Information for Church school governors and leaders led by members of the adviser team. |
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Spring 2026 |
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Tuesday 13 January 7:00-8:00pm Online |
Guide to Justice and Courageous Advocacy |
Governance+ Free SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors |
Ensuring that our schools are places in which pupils can challenge injustice and take active responsibility fostered by Christian vision and values is of paramount importance. By sharing current thinking and best practice we will share what justice and courageous advocacy means in the school context. |
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Tuesday 03 March 7:00-8:00pm Online |
Guide to SIAMS
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Governance+ Free 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 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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Tuesday 24 March 7:00-8:00pm Online |
School Leaders’ Briefing |
Free for all school leaders and governors in Church schools and academies in the Diocese of Oxford |
An update of current key Information for Church school governors and leaders led by members of the adviser team. |
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Summer 2026 |
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Monday 20 April 7:00-8:00pm Online |
Guide to Collective Worship and Spiritual Flourishing |
Governance+ Free SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors |
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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Wednesday 06 May 1:30pm-3:00pm Online |
Help! My school is on the SIAMS list |
Training+ Free SLA: £30 (+VAT) Non-SLA: £60 (+VAT) |
Lead by experienced inspectors, this session is for headteachers and school leaders in preparation for SIAMS inspection in 2026-27 academic year. This session will focus on the role of leaders in a SIAMS and help you to lead and prepare for inspection. |
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Tuesday 12 May 7:00-8:00pm Online |
Guide to Religious Education (RE) |
Governance+ Free 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.
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Thursday 21 May 7:00-8:00pm Online |
Guide to Justice and Courageous Advocacy |
Governance+ Free SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors |
Ensuring that our schools are places in which pupils can challenge injustice and take active responsibility fostered by Christian vision and values is of paramount importance. By sharing current thinking and best practice we will share what justice and courageous advocacy means in the school context. |
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Tuesday 02 June 3.30-5:00pm Online |
Help! My school is on the SIAMS list |
Training+ Free
SLA: £30 (+VAT) Non-SLA: £60 (+VAT) |
Lead by experienced inspectors, this session is for headteachers and school leaders in preparation for SIAMS inspection in 2026-27 academic year. This session will focus on the role of leaders in a SIAMS and help you to lead and prepare for inspection. |
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Monday 08 June 7:00-8:00pm Online |
Guide to Effective Monitoring in a Church School |
Governance+ Free 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 provides guidance and support with suggestions to develop and improve your practice in readiness for inspection. |
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Thursday 25 June 7:00-8:00pm Online |
Guide to Headteacher Appraisal |
Governance+ Free SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors |
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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