Events
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February 2020
Tuesday 25 February 2020
The New Ofsted Framework: A Guide for Governors
A course outlining Governor responsibilities in the new Ofsted Framework and tips for dealing with Ofsted.
The Diocesan Offices, Bouverie Court, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Tuesday 25 February 2020
Understanding Attachment Awareness
Free to DBE schools with a Gold SLA
£130 to DBE schools with a Silver SLA
£195 to DBE schools with a Bronze SLA
£260 to all other schools
The Diocesan Offices, Bouverie Court, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Saturday 29 February 2020
Women’s Day Conference on Growing in Grace
Rachel Menon the main speaker at this year's Women's Day Conference will be giving two talks on 2 Peter. The day will include a variety of seminars and an opportunity to learn in smaller groups.
Please bring your own lunch, there will be books available throughout the day from the 10ofthose bookstall.
Please book a place on 01604 495393
St Peter & St Paul, Moulton NN3 7SW
March 2020
Tuesday 3 March 2020
Archbishop of York Youth Trust Young Leaders Award for Primary Schools
An information event for school leaders interested in developing leadership and character in the classroom at both KS1 and KS2.
The Young Leaders Award is a fully resourced leadership and character education programme, designed by the Archbishop of York Youth Trust, to be delivered by teaching staff within the classroom. The Award has empowered over 92,000 pupils from 770 schools to learn and practice key leadership skills and character virtues and to transform their communities through social action. The YLA has clear links to SMSC, British Values, PSHE, Character Education, Citizenship, RE and SIAMS.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Wednesday 4 March 2020
C2 Leadership & S3 Responding to Domestic Abuse refresher training
These modules are for all who hold the Bishop’s licence or are volunteers who have a leadership role.
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Corby, St Columba Church Hall
Thursday 5 March 2020
Looking with Fresh Eyes
Speakers: Members of the Cathedral Community
Our churches are often full of windows, paintings, and other items reflecting both the richness of our Christian tradition and the history of our faith. How can we best use these treasures to engage with our communities?
Join members of the cathedral community on a day exploring the treasures of Peterborough Cathedral, with discussions and best practice tips for our own church buildings. There will also be an opportunity for a special 'behind the scenes' tour of the cathedral - please wear sturdy shoes!
About Peterborough Cathedral: The cathedral is one of the few 12th century buildings to have remained largely intact. The building has many important architectural features and is also the burial place for Catherine of Aragon.
Peterborough Cathedral
Friday 6 March 2020
Admissions & Appeals Training
To outline the admissions process and what VA schools and academies need to do and also what happens with appeals.
The Diocesan Offices, Bouverie Court, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Friday 6 March 2020
Days of Reflection: Commemoration of Bishop Edward King
Quiet Day in celebration of Lincoln’s saintly Bishop with Rev Dr Robert Beaken, Parish Priest of Great Bardfield and biographer of Archbishop Cosmo Gordon Lang
Edenham Regional House, Church Lane, Edenham, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 0LS
Friday 6 March 2020
World Day of Prayer Service
Prepared by the people of Zimbabwe, the theme is 'Rise! Take Your Mat and Walk'.
ALL are welcome. Refreshments will be served after the service.
St Paul's Church, The Triangle, Lincoln Road, Peterborough PE1 2PA
Saturday 7 March 2020
C2 Leadership & S3 Responding to Domestic Abuse refresher training
These modules are for all who hold the Bishop’s licence or are volunteers who have a leadership role.
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
This workshop will be presented by Bev Huff
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Corby, St Columba Church Hall
Saturday 7 March 2020
Conducting Funerals
This day is specifically for Licensed Lay Pastoral Ministers and Readers, plus those in training on the Lay Ministry Course, and will be led by Revd Dr Linnet Smith:
All you need to know about taking a funeral, from the initial visit to the crematorium, Revd Dr Smith will take you through the various stages.
Refreshments will be provided throughout the day, but PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH.
To book a place please contact lesley-anne.marriott@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
Bouverie Court, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Tuesday 10 March 2020
RE Network: Teaching About Judaism
This event will focus on Judaism jointly led by Lesley Pollard and Jo Elijah. They will be teaching about the Key Concepts of Judaism.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Tuesday 10 March 2020
Children's Ministry Training - Good news at Easter
OPEN TO ALL & FREE! 
Who volunteers to run children’s groups in your church? Or Church Toddler group? Or Messy Church? Or Sunday School? Is this YOU?!
We are running a session for children’s volunteers on 10th March 2020. This Taster evening is a free session focused around Easter preparations for families and children. It will be fun, interactive and we hope really useful!
Book a place on Eventbrite.
Souster Youth 30 Market Road Thrapston NN14 4JU
Saturday 14 March 2020
Bishop's Bible Day 2020
Our theme will be: The Bible and Prayer
A day of studying the Bible with Bishop Donald at two venues.
Open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the Bible.
There will be two addresses from Bishop Donald, a variety of workshops, worship and fellowship. Just bring a Bible and a packed lunch.
Bookings are now being taken
Northampton High School, NN4 6UU
Wednesday 18 March 2020
Headteachers' Conference: Overcoming Disadvantage
We will be exploring together the theme of ‘Overcoming Disadvantage’.
Bishop Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford, will give a keynote address on the opportunities for overcoming disadvantage through an education for life which is deeply Christian and serves the common good.
Kerry Palmer from Christian Aid will explain how their Global Neighbours scheme seeks to encourage a deeper understanding of global injustice and a Christian response to it from school pupils.
Andy Lakatos, Ofsted Lead Inspector and School Effectiveness Adviser for the Diocesan Board of Education, will explain Ofsted’s expectations for helping disadvantaged pupils succeed in their education, with illustrations of best practice in relation to improvement planning and whole school leadership.
Matt Ward from the Leicestershire Teaching School and Mead Educational Trust will give a very practical presentation about helping Pupil Premium pupils overcome disadvantage and achieve well in the classroom.
Tatiana Wilson, Education Adviser for Vulnerable Pupils in Exeter Diocese, who recently worked with the Children’s Society and the Church of England Education Office to publish ‘Mental Health and Wellbeing: Towards a Whole School Approach’, will share insights from this and other projects, together with strategies to support school communities to enable all to live life to the full.
Dr Helena Lewis-Smith, a research psychologist at the Centre for Appearance Research, West of England University, will explore the nature and prevalence of body image concerns, and explain strategies and interventions which can be used to promote positive body image among children and young people.
Kettering Conference Centre, Thurston Drive, Kettering NN15 6PB
Friday 20 March 2020
Days of Reflection: Angels help us to adore him
Worshipping with the heavenly hosts
Quiet Day with Rev Dr Arabella Milbank, Curate in the Louth Team Ministry
Edenham Regional House, Church Lane, Edenham, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 0LS
Saturday 21 March 2020
Parish Safeguarding Networking Day
Aimed at Parish Safeguarding Officers but all welcome
A chance to network with safeguarding officers and other church officers, ask questions of the outside speakers, as well as seeing the DSA team and asking them questions too.
The outside speakers are:
Peter Spindler, a retired Metropolitan Police Commander and Senior Investigating Officer for Operation Yewtree (Savile and others): An examination of the learning for organisations in responding to safeguarding critical incidents and what more can be done to make institutions safer places for the vulnerable.
Patricia Kirk, a retired Detective Chief Inspector for Northamptonshire police who leads on Adult and Children Serious Case Reviews (also a Parish Safeguarding Officer in our Diocese): Serious Case Reviews (SCRs) apply to cases involving death or serious harm to a child and where a vulnerable adult has died involving partner agencies
Refreshments and nibbles will be provided
To book a place please contact sharon.welbourne@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
St Giles Church Centre, Northampton
Saturday 21 March 2020
Music in Lyddington presents Ben Goldscheider french horn & Richard Uttley piano
Ben was a Concerto Finalist in the BBC Young Musician Competition. Since then, he has performed at the BBC Proms and with the English Chamber and Hallé Orchestras. In 2018, his debut album was released, and he was selected as a BBC Music Magazine Rising Star and Gramophone Magazine One to Watch.
Richard has been recognised for his ‘musical intelligence and pristine facility’ (International Record Review), ‘amazing decisiveness’, and ‘tumultuous performance’ (Daily Telegraph). He won the British Contemporary Piano Competition in 2006. Both artists have been selected for representation by YCAT.
Please visit: www.musicinlyddington.co.uk or click on the flyer for more information, pricing and ways to book.
Photo credits: Kaupo Kikkas and Cathy Pyle
Lyddington, St Andrew LE15 9LR
Tuesday 24 March 2020
Understanding Christianity Day 3
The resource called Understanding Christianity: Text Impact Connections, offers an approach to teaching and learning about Christianity with units of work and supporting resources from EYFS to Year 9. It was launched at Lambeth Palace on 26th May 2016 and has been extremely well received since then with over 95% of Diocesan schools having completed the training.
Understanding Christianity sets the bar for the quality of teaching and learning about Christianity in our schools and academies. It reinforces the messages we have been giving over the last few years about ‘digging deeper’ and engaging children and young people with the big ideas and concepts of the Christian faith. The teaching approach is one of theological enquiry, and the units of work support both continuity and progression.
The Resources
The original resources issued to schools who trained between 2016 and 2019 are no longer available due to production costs. Instead a new more slimmed down resource pack will be available and, once trained, the full resources will be available online.
Understanding Christianity takes place over 3 days. On Day One the RE Subject Leaders will receive the resources to support implementation. Following this, participants must attend a Day Two and Day Three Encounter day - non attendance will result in a charge being made. It is not possible to attend Days Two and Three without attendance on Day One. All sessions will take place at the Diocese of Peterborough Education Office, Bouverie Court, Bedford Road, Northampton, NN4 7YD.
Day 1 will be held on Tuesday 12 November 2019 from 9.30am – 3.30pm
Day 2 will be held on Tuesday 14 January 2020 from 9.30am – 3.30pm
Day 3 will be held on Tuesday 24 March 2020 from 9.30am – 3.30pm
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Saturday 28 March 2020
C1 Safeguarding Foundation Module
For anyone who has safeguarding responsibilities or who have contact with children, young people and / or adults who may be vulnerable.
To promote awareness of possible safeguarding concerns and to equip people in relevant roles to feel confident to share with the appropriate person.
More information on these modules can be found here:
www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/training/training
This workshop will be presented by John Kidney
To book a place please contact Revd Rachel Hawkins: Revrach@hotmail.co.uk
St Peter’s Church, Midland Road, Rushden, NN10 9UJ
Sunday 29 March 2020