What's coming up...

DBE Strategy and Leadership Committee takes place at the Cathedral Education Centre.

Unleashing Great Leadership Professor Toby Greany will share his research on how policy and practice interact to shape educational opportunities and outcomes, in particular across local systems and through networks, and the nature and role of leadership in these processes. His presentation will draw on his current UK-wide research into Sustainable School Leadership, which is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. Then Dr Krish Kandiah OBE will talk about The Sanctuary Foundation that he founded and his time as Chair of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Leadership Board, sharing his perspective on the leadership of support for vulnerable children and families. Finally, Professor David Hopkins will share the research from his latest book ‘Unleashing Greatness – A Strategy for School Improvement’. This will be held at Kettering Park Hotel, Kettering Parkway, Kettering NN15 6XT

An opportunity for anyone who is running or wanting to run a Happiness Club in school to come with your questions, hosted by our Diocesan co-partner Sammy Jordan and Charlotte Nobbs.

Gary Aubin, who lectures on the Church of England NPQEL programme, will address the conference and help us consider: - the state of the nation in relation to SEND - the role of governors in relation to SEND - good and poor proxies for inclusion - effective governor practices.

The Diocesan Advisory Committee (the DAC) is a statutory diocesan committee appointed by the Bishop. It offers advice to Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) and the Chancellor of the Diocese and Archdeacons, in relation to proposed works and matters affecting church buildings, their contents and churchyards, having due regard to the role of a church as a local centre of worship and mission. It also advises on the care and development of church buildings more generally. All DAC can only be attended by those on the DAC Board.

Becoming a missionary disciple calls for a counter-cultural way of living – courageous, sacrificial, a yeast that leavens the batch. Following Jesus changes everything. Be equipped for spiritual formation and disciple-making - a multiplication of missional disciples.

All the latest guidance and updates supporting the requirements on schools to understand and recognise signs of radicalisation and extremism.  Led by Matt Sparling from MJS Safeguarding on Zoom.

Networking event for Eastern Region Diocesan Officers holding C&Y roles Restricted event

This day course will explore different approaches to exploring spirituality in Church schools. It will link closely with Inspection questions 2 and 3 in the SIAMS framework – ‘How is spiritual development an intrinsic part of the curriculum?’ and ‘How is collective worship enabling pupils and adults to flourish? Led by Jane Lewis. It will take place at Bouverie Court, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD

This committee takes place online.

What are the special features of Church school governance? A session for those who have previously been governors looking at experiences and how you can develop your role. Also for new governors. Led by Andrew Read on Zoom.

Termly Zoom update on SIAMS. Join other headteachers and school leaders for all the most recent updates on the SIAMS framework to assist you in your school’s preparation for SIAMS.  Led by Jane Lewis.