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DEPARTMENT FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
BOOKLET OF COURSES 2018/2019
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTIN A CATHOLIC SETTING
This document is available from schools.cliftondiocese.com
Acknowledgements Diocesan Department for Schools and Colleges Content: Graham Tiley Front and back cover design: Richard Williams Artwork: Fr Jan Rossey OCSO
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Contents Contents ...............................................................................................................................................................1
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Department Members .................................................................................................................................... 5
Venues ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Service Level Agreement with Schools & Colleges ............................................................................. 7
Core Service Entitlement .............................................................................................................................. 8
Additional Services .........................................................................................................................................9
Booking ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Events for Pupils .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Commissioning of Chaplaincy Teams ................................................................................................ 11
Year 6 Primary Leavers Mass ................................................................................................................. 12
Sixth form Conference with Bishop Declan ......................................................................................13
Teaching and Learning ................................................................................................................................. 14
Education Mass .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Programme for NQTs and those new to Catholic Education......................................................15
Cross Phase Modular Course ................................................................................................................ 16
CCRS for Teachers ................................................................................................................................... 18
Primary RE Days ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Secondary Heads of RE Conferences ................................................................................................. 22
Chaplaincy Days ........................................................................................................................................ 23
School Business Managers’ Meetings ................................................................................................ 24
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Leadership and Management .................................................................................................................... 24
Introduction to the Diocese for New Heads, Deputies or Assistant Heads ........................... 25
Head Teachers’ Conference .................................................................................................................. 26
Aspiring Leaders Programme ................................................................................................................ 27
Senior Leadership Retreat Day ............................................................................................................. 28
Governance ..................................................................................................................................................... 29
Religious Education Link Governor – What are your responsibilities? ................................. 29
Governor Induction Training ............................................................................................................... 30
Governor Refresher Training ................................................................................................................31
Clerk to Governors Training ................................................................................................................. 32
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Introduction Welcome to the Department for Schools and Colleges annual Professional Development Booklet. This booklet details the current planned pupil and training events for the academic year 2017/18 We would ask you to share this with your governors, senior leaders and other appropriate staff in order to make them aware of what is available to support them in their role. If you would like to book on any courses, please use the online booking form on the Clifton Diocese Schools and Colleges website. Details can be found on page 11. You will receive an automatic acknowledgement by email immediately after the booking. A confirmation of the booking will be sent in reply, within 5 working days. Should you not receive an acknowledgement or confirmation, please contact Graham Tiley at [email protected]. May we please emphasise the need to inform us of attendance at courses and events in order to be sure of the viability of the course, health and safety issues around the accommodation provided and correct numbers for catering. Failure to do so may mean being turned away on arrival. This booklet can be viewed at and downloaded from the Clifton Diocese Schools and Colleges website at http://schools.cliftondiocese.com or if further details or clarity is needed you are welcome to contact the office on 0117 9025593. Whilst these are the planned events/courses, should there be any additional events or courses running throughout the year you will be informed of them via individual flyers or emails so please keep a look out. By booking on any of the courses we are committed to providing:
• what is clearly indicated on the course details; • a non-profit based cost to support the budgetary difficulties schools face; • a comfortable and accessible venue allowing for reasonable travel time; • an opportunity to be listened to and opinions and concerns respected and valued; • training that will incorporate a range of presentational strategies to engage and
motivate attendees; • an opportunity to collaborate and network with colleagues; • an opportunity to provide feedback; • where appropriate, outside speakers that will motivate, inspire and provide relevant
and up to date information; • a warm welcome and a friendly face.
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In return we ask that attendees commit to:
• ensuring they have booked on the course; • arriving on time, registering their attendance and staying for the duration; • participating in a positive and open manner; • are respectful of colleagues and air views in a professional, non-personal way; • providing feedback which is honest, purposeful and constructive.
In the event of non-attendance where it is an in-house course, if more than 48 hours’ notice is given, no costs will be incurred. However, where it is an external venue, costs will be in line with terms agreed. Please make any cancellations by email to [email protected].
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Department Members Colleen Collett Director 0117 9025599 Ann Fowler Deputy Director 0117 9025599 Jenny Fitzgerald Department Officer 0117 9025599 Key Responsibilities PA to Director and Deputy LCVAP School Admission Appeals – Advice and Clerking Diocesan & Ofsted Inspections Advice on Leadership Recruitment Schools Department Website CCDEF
School Communications Bill McEntee Governance Officer 0117 9025599 Key Responsibilities Policy Development Foundation Governor & Director Development Academy Conversion Overseeing Arrangements for AGMs of Academy Trusts Paul Kehoe Schools Projects Officer 0117 9025599 Key Responsibilities (Term time only) Supporting the implementation of the Diocesan Strategy and
planning for future school organisation Supporting schools & Governors in collaborative working Representing the Diocese at partnership meetings
Disseminating good practice across partnerships Graham Tiley Department Administrator 0117 9025593 Key Responsibilities (Term time only) Course Bookings Invoicing Administration of Appeals Maintaining/updating department databases
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Venues
Alexander House 160 Pennywell Road Bristol BS5 0TX Tel: 0117 9025593 www.cliftondiocese.com Monastery of Our Lady & St Bernard Brownshill Stroud GL6 8AL Tel: 01453 883084 www.bernardine.org/brownshill-about-us Marist Retreat Centre Front Street Nympsfield Stonehouse GL10 3TY Tel: 01453 860228 maristretreatcentre.co.uk St Augustine’s Parish Centre Boscombe Crescent Downend Bristol BS16 6QR www.staugustinesbristol.com St Dunstan’s Parish Centre Bristol Road Keynsham Bristol BS31 2BQ www.stdunstankeynsham.org St John's Parish & Conference Centre 2 Wingfield Road Trowbridge BA14 9EA Tel: 01225 767215 sjpc.org.uk
Ammerdown Retreat Centre Ammerdown Park Radstock BA3 5SW Tel: 01761 433709 www.ammerdown.org Emmaus House Sleep Lane Whitchurch Bristol BS14 0QN Tel: 01275 79267 emmaushouse.org.uk Cathedral Church of SS Peter & Paul Clifton Park Bristol BS8 3BX Tel: 0117 9738411 www.cliftoncathedral.org.uk Bailbrook House Hotel Eveleigh Avenue Bath BA1 7JD www.bailbrookhouse.co.uk The Cheltenham Chase Hotel Shurdington Road Brockworth Gloucester GL3 4PB Tel: 01452 519988 www.qhotels.co.uk/our-locations/the-cheltenham-chase-hotel Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel Wotton-under-Edge GL12 8HH Tel: 01454 263000 www.tortworth-court-hotel.four-pillars.co.uk
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Service Level Agreement with Schools & Colleges As you appreciate all the Department’s services and activities have cost implications and therefore the Department has to be financially viable and sustainable. In order to achieve this and support schools, the Department implements a Service Level Agreement which entitles all schools to a core service, as set out below. The cost to each school is based upon pupil numbers taken from the annual Catholic census return and differentiated according to the phase of school. The current cost at the time of printing is: Primary £4.00 per pupil Secondary £5.30 per pupil Schools are invoiced at the start of the academic school year – September 2018.
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Core Service Entitlement
• Advice and reports to Bishop and Trustees on schools’ performances and current issues in Catholic education.
• The facilitation and provision of reports for Diocesan committees. • Liaison on behalf of schools with CES, DfE, LAs, CofE Dioceses, RSCs and any
other appropriate body. • Representation on standing and consultative bodies e.g. SACRE, Schools Forum,
NBRIA. • Liaison with the wider Catholic community & Higher Education. • Attendance and support at collaborative meetings of the Diocesan partnerships. • Appointment management and advice to Foundation Governors. • Communication with schools via regular newsletters and letters regarding current
and topical issues. • Core induction and refresher training for Governors to enable them to undertake
their roles and responsibilities in a Catholic school. • Induction training for Clerks. • Attendance at Governors’ meetings or Governors’ reviews to support the
effectiveness of Governors. • Attendance/representation on Reserved Post appointments and support
throughout the recruitment process. • Support for new Head Teachers, Deputies and Assistant Heads. • Advice and support pertaining to academisation, federation and statutory
responsibilities. • Advice and support relating to buildings & maintenance, admissions, personnel,
legislative matters relating to the school’s Catholic character and provision. • Manage and oversee the LCVAP process. • The management of Diocesan Inspections (previously known as Section 48),
monitoring visits and liaison with Section 5 inspections. • Attendance and support throughout all inspection or review processes. • Intense support for schools identified as being vulnerable or placed in a category. • On average one day every two years for primary schools by a diocesan accredited
representative. • On average two days a year for secondary schools by a diocesan accredited
representative. • Provision of additional resources to support RE and chaplaincy provision. • Access to the Schools Diocesan website to support communication of information
and guidance.
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Additional Services The Schools Department recognises and appreciates the increasing pressures faced by schools relating to budgets and the funding of staff development which is why the Department continues to be committed to delivering a non–profit making service. However, the department itself is also facing budgetary challenges and so has to ensure it covers:
• travelling expenses; • refreshments; • production of materials; • use of any outside venue and speakers.
To improve financial efficiencies for all, partnership based training should always be considered and explored. Additional Services that will incur costs:
• Additional training for Governors including conferences; • Diocesan Heads’ conference and retreat; • Deputy Heads training/conference; • Middle-management training; • RE Co-ordinator and Heads of Department training and partnership days; • RE Inset; • Chaplaincy training; • Staff inset additional to core entitlement; • Retreat days for staff or pupils.
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Booking The training courses detailed in this booklet should be booked online at the Schools and Colleges website. You can access the booking form directly from this link: https://schools.cliftondiocese.com/courses. A downloadable copy of this booklet is also available at this location. Here are some points to note when completing the form:
• Title of Course: Select the course or event title from the dropdown. If you wish to apply for more than one course then please complete a separate booking form for each one. Please note that if the course or event is not listed in the dropdown then download and complete the appropriate form from the Courses page on the website which should then be emailed to Graham Tiley at [email protected].
• Email: An automated acknowledgement will be emailed to the address entered here and so if you are booking on behalf of someone else, please enter their email address.
• Name and location of your School/College: Please enter the name and post -town of your school or college.
• Payment: Schools and colleges can now use the automated payment facility at the foot of the form. Please ensure you enter the correct payment. If payment is not received by the date of the course concerned than an invoice will be sent.
If you have any questions about booking courses or completing the online booking form then please contact Graham Tiley at [email protected].
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Events for Pupils
Commissioning of Chaplaincy Teams
DATE VENUE TIME COST 30 November 2018 Clifton Cathedral 11.00 am – 1.00 pm £15 per school which
will be paid to the Cathedral to cover toilets and stewards.
Target Audience: Members of chaplaincy teams (Initially a maximum of 10 per school) During this day Bishop Declan will commission all pupil members of Chaplaincy teams (both secondary and primary) for the coming year. New members of Chaplaincy teams will be presented with their badges. It is an opportunity for pupils from across the Diocese to come together and share what they do. In addition, those students who may not be members of the chaplaincy team but who have already achieved the Platinum Award for Leaders in Faith will be presented with their awards by Bishop Declan. Schools will need to have informed the Diocese of those pupils attending because of this achievement prior to attending. Please note all badges, both new and replacement, will be provided at a cost to the school of £1.00 per badge. Schools must submit total number of pupils attending by Friday 9th November following which we will allocate any spare places. Schools not submitting numbers before this date will not be permitted to attend. Please download and complete and Chaplaincy Commissioning attendance and badge order form here: https://schools.cliftondiocese.com/courses. Completed forms should be emailed to: [email protected].
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Year 6 Primary Leavers Mass
DATE VENUE TIME COST 12 June 2019
Clifton Cathedral 11.00 am £20 per school which will be paid to the Cathedral to cover toilets and stewards.
13 June 2019
Clifton Cathedral 11.00 am
Target Audience: Year 6 Pupils and Staff This is the annual celebration for all year 6 pupils moving on to the next phase of their education. It is possibly the only time many of our children will visit the Cathedral or meet the Bishop, something that those who attend really treasure. All schools are expected to attend this event and make this a priority over other events that may occur on the same date. Please note the following: In order to balance numbers and conform with Health and Safety requirements Schools from the Aquinas, Dunstan, Emmaus and Samuel Partnerships are expected to attend on Wednesday 12th June 2019. Schools from the Camino, Gloucestershire and Newman Partnerships are expected to attend on Thursday 13th June 2019. Any school not able to comply with the above MUST consult with the Department.
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Sixth Form Conference with Bishop Declan
DATE VENUE TIME COST CANCELLED
Target Audience: Sixth Form Students Facilitators: Ann Fowler and a variety of staff from Newman University Guest Speaker: The Bishop ‘Working for the Common Good’ This conference aims to explore:
• Catholic Social Teaching and its relevance for today. • How Newman University puts Catholic Social Teaching into action. • Why Teaching and the Health Service might offer opportunities to put Catholic
Social Teaching into action. • The Practical support that Newman University can offer for those considering
careers in these areas. • The Practical support that Newman University can offer for those considering
careers in these areas. During the day there will be the opportunity for students to discuss issues with other students from around the diocese and to receive advice from Neman University Staff.
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Teaching and Learning
Education Mass
DATE VENUE TIME COST 22 October 2019 Clifton Cathedral 7.00 pm N/C
Target Audience: Primary and Secondary Heads, Governors, Staff, Pupils and
Parents This is an annual Mass bringing all our school community members together as a diocesan family with the Bishop to celebrate Catholic Education. During the Mass there will be an opportunity for all governors, staff and chaplains to renew their commitment to Catholic Education. Refreshments will be available in the Apostles room after the Mass. All members of the school community including parents and pupils are invited to attend.
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Programme for NQTs and those new to Catholic Education
DATE VENUE TIME COST Day 1 21 September 2018
Bailbrook House
9.30 am – 3.30 pm £85 for first applicant & £60 per additional
Day 2 2 May 2019
Clifton Cathedral, Apostle Room
9.30 am – 3.30 pm £30
Target audience: NQTs and those new to teaching in a
Catholic School across all phases Facilitators: Colleen Collett Ann Fowler A two-day programme aimed at providing teachers with an overview of what is meant by the ‘distinctive nature of the Catholic School’ and how to ensure quality RE provision and spirituality across the curriculum. The programme is facilitated over two days to provide an induction and then address or deepen knowledge and understanding as their year comes to a close. (For secondary schools with large numbers it is possible to provide inset training at a negotiated price. If this is something that you wish, please contact Ann Fowler.) Aims of Course To:
• Develop an understanding of the distinctive nature of the Catholic school. • Develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities aligned with working in a
Catholic school. • Provide ideas to support quality teaching and learning in RE. • Provide ideas to support teaching in developing the pupils understanding of prayer
and liturgy. • Work collaboratively and provide an opportunity to network with other colleagues. • Acquire answers to any questions that are related to teaching in a Catholic school. • Provide strategies to ensure spirituality across the whole curriculum. • Develop a knowledge and understanding of effective RE assessment. • Visit and explore our mother church the Cathedral.
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Cross Phase Modular Course
DATE VENUE TIME COST Day 1 6 February 2019
St Augustine’s Parish Centre
10.00 am – 3.30 pm £175 For all three Modular days.
Day 2 20 March 2019
St Augustine’s Parish Centre
10.00 am – 3.30 pm
Day 3 1 May 2019
St Augustine’s Parish Centre
10.00 am – 3.30 pm
Target Audience: Those who have been teaching RE for 2 to 5 years, and
primary RE co-ordinators who have not yet completed this course. (It is a requirement by the Bishop that all RE Co-ordinators in post will have acquired this qualification within two years of their appointment.)
Facilitators: Colleen Collett
Ann Fowler Modular Themes Day 1: Revelation – Teaching RE in a Catholic school Day 2: Celebration – Sacramental life and prayer in a Catholic school Day 3: Life of Christ – The distinctive nature of the school The fourth theme of Church will span across all three days A programme designed to develop and support teachers in their theological and practical RE knowledge. The course takes the four major documents of Vatican II, as outlined in the ‘Revised Curriculum Directory’ and considers their implication both for teaching and the life of the school. It aims to be practical as well as enhance subject knowledge. The course is suitable for primary staff and for secondary teachers teaching in RE who may not hold a formal qualification in RE or who may wish to deepen their understanding of Catholic thought and theology.
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Aims of Course To:
• develop a clearer understanding of the key themes outlined in the Curriculum Directory and how this might affect the teaching of RE;
• promote practical strategies and ideas to support RE provision (both classroom RE and the Religious understanding gained through the life of the school as a whole);
• develop a deeper understanding of key scriptural pieces of text specifically linked to liturgical seasons and the Church’s teachings;
• consider the nature of Sacraments; • provide a deeper understanding of the distinctive nature of a Catholic school.
Closing date for bookings: Friday 11th January 2019 NB: This course will not run unless we have a minimum of 12 participants
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CCRS for Teachers A Brief Outline of the Certificate
The Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS) is managed and awarded by the Board of Religious Studies on behalf of the Bishops’ Conference. It was introduced in 1991 to replace its predecessors, The Catholic Teachers’ Certificate and the Certificate in Religious Education. Any teacher who is, or who wishes to be involved in Catholic Education may apply for the course. The course seeks to ensure that participants have at least a basic knowledge and understanding of the beliefs of the Catholic Faith. It also provides a basis for further study. The course consists of eight modules in total: six core modules and two specialist modules. The core modules are: Old Testament; New Testament; the Person of Jesus; the Church; Sacramental Life; and Moral Understanding. Each module requires 10 hours contact time with a written assignment of 1500 words. You may of course choose to do the modules out of interest and not complete the written assignment; however, you will not be awarded a CCRS certificate unless you complete the written assignments. “I would like to commend the CCRS Course as a necessary part of ongoing formation for teachers within our Catholic schools both at primary and secondary level. To maintain and help develop the Catholic ethos of our schools it is essential that teachers have a basic knowledge of the Catholic faith and are able to share this with students. Young people can sometimes be very challenging in their questions and this is true in matters of faith and belief. This course is designed to help teachers respond to the needs of their students as they make their journey in faith.” Dictated by Bishop Declan 12.05.2016 Practical details
Timing: The certificate is normally acquired over two years with a maximum of five years’ study. The diocese will offer four modules a year on a two-year cycle. Each year will consist of three core modules and a specialist module. You may choose to do four modules per year to complete the course over two years or you may space it out over a longer period if you wish. Once you begin the first module you must complete within five years. This academic year will consist of eight days in total with four days in school time and four days on a Saturday. Assessment: You must attend each module and successfully complete an assignment. In this year we will consider: The Church, Sacramental Life, Christian Morality and our specialist module will be Faith & Science.
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Cost: Registration fee £20 to be paid when returning Application Form. In addition, each module will carry a separate fee as indicated in the schedule to cover relevant expenses. CCRS for Teachers
DATE VENUE TIME COST The Church Sat 22 Sept 2018 Mon 24 Sept 2018
Alexander House Alexander House
10.00 am – 2.00 pm 9.30 am – 3.30 pm
£15 £15
Sacramental Life Sat 19 Jan 2019 Mon 21 Jan 2019
Alexander House Alexander House
10.00 am – 2.00 pm 9.30 am – 3.30 pm
£15 £15
Christian Morality Sat 2 March 2019 Mon 4 March 2019
Alexander House Alexander House
10.00 am – 2.00 pm 9.30 am – 3.30 pm
£15 £15
Faith & Science Sat 18 May 2019 Mon 20 May 2019
Alexander House Alexander House
10.00 am – 2.00 pm 9.30 am – 3.30 pm
£15 £15
N.B. Lunch will be provided on Mondays only.
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Primary RE Days
DATE VENUE TIME COST Day 1 10 September 2018
St Dunstan’s Parish Centre
10.00 am – 3.00 pm £40
Day 2 CANCELLED
Target audience: All Primary RE Coordinators Day 1 Facilitators: Fr Nicholas King Ann Fowler Fr King SJ is a Jesuit of the British Province and at present a tutor and fellow of New Testament Studies at Campion Hall in Oxford. He has recently returned from three years away, teaching at Boston College, St Mary’s Twickenham, and Heythrop College. While he was at Campion Hall before, he published a translation, first of the Greek New Testament, and then of the LXX (=Greek Bible). Since that all appeared, he has produced three more books on scripture. He is currently working on a book exploring the meaning of the Lord’s Prayer. He will be helping us to explore scripture and providing us with insights into how we might use scripture during the Year of Prayer. During the morning Fr King will lead us in an exploration of Scripture and its meaning. The afternoon will be devoted to looking at the new outcomes in RE. Day 2 – Teaching other faiths in Catholic schools Facilitator: TBC This day will follow the pattern of last year’s day exploring Hinduism during the morning session. The afternoon will be devoted to moderation as we implement the new outcomes in RE. Details about our speaker will be confirmed later.
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Aims of Course To:
• explore why as Catholic schools it is essential we teach other faiths; • develop one’s knowledge and understanding of two other faiths; • consider what resources are available to support teaching and learning • share practice.
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Secondary Heads of RE Conferences
DATE VENUE TIME COST Day 1 25 September 2018
Bernardine Monastery, Brownshill
9.30 am – 3.30 pm
£50
Day 2 4 February 2019
Alexander House 9.30 am – 3.30 pm
£20
Day 3 3 July 2019
Newman University, Birmingham
9.30 am – 3.30 pm TBC
Target Audience: Secondary Heads of RE Day 1 will be led by Philip Robinson The National RE Adviser and involved in the design of the new GCSE’s. During this day we will be exploring the latest research on the new GCSE, the after effects of the first examinations and the new outcomes in RE as they apply to Secondary. It is very important that all departments are represented at this meeting. Day 2 will focus on KS3 and Sixth form RE. Day 3 will be run by the CREDO team and will be held at Newman College. At this conference we will be joined by colleagues from schools in other diocesan areas. This will not only be an opportunity for formation but an opportunity to share with other colleges.
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Chaplaincy Days
DATE VENUE TIME COST Day 1 15 November 2018
St Dunstan’s Parish Centre
10.30 am – 3.00 pm
£40
Day 2 - Primary 23 January 2019
St Augustine’s Parish Centre
10.00 am – 3.00 pm
£40
Day 2 – Secondary 28 March 2019
Alexander House 10.00 am – 3.00 pm
£20
Day 3 8 May 2019
St Augustine’s Parish Centre
10.00 am – 3.00 pm
£40
Target Audience: Staff and priests responsible for leading or
supporting chaplaincy in any phase. Facilitators: Ann Fowler and other leaders This training is facilitated over 3 days. Refreshments will be available from 10.00 am. Day 1 The focus of the day will be on ‘Creating a Culture of Vocation’. We will be exploring Church teaching and a practical response from schools. We will also be looking in more detail at the Year of Prayer and our response to this. Day 2 The day will look at the work of Missio/Mission Together, consider our response to the Year of Prayer and look at resources for Lent. Day 3 Details to be confirmed later.
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School Business Managers’ Forum
DATE VENUE TIME COST Day 1 20 November 2018
St Joseph’s College, Swindon
10.00 am – 12 noon N/A
Day 2 11 March 2019
TBC 10.00 am – 12 noon
N/A
Day 3 17 June 2019
TBC 10.00 am – 12 noon
N/A
Target Audience: School Business Managers. Facilitators: Helen Peace, Romero Services The Forum gives SBMs, SBLs, & Bursars the opportunity to discuss topical issues affecting school business management and helps to provide support by sharing best practice in schools. Each Forum will be followed by lunch.
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Leadership and Management
Introduction to the Diocese for New Heads, Deputies or Assistant Heads
DATE VENUE TIME COST 19 September 2018 Alexander House 10.00 am – 3.30 pm N/C
Target Audience: Newly appointed Heads, Deputies and Assistant Heads Facilitators: Colleen Collett Ann Fowler Diocesan officers This is an opportunity for newly appointed senior leadership personnel to Clifton Diocese, to acquire an understanding of the Diocesan vision, expectations and ways of working. You will have the opportunity to meet personnel from the Diocese with whom you will work and communicate, see the hub of the Diocese and network with other newly appointed leaders.
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Head Teachers’ Conference
DATE VENUE TIME COST 15 October 2018 Cheltenham Chase 9.00 am – 4.00 pm £85
Target Audience: Head Teachers Spiritual Development - the forgotten priority in the search for excellence This conference will be led by Professor Trevor Cooling. Trevor works at the National Institute for Christian Education Research, Canterbury Christ Church University. He is chair of the Religious Education Council of England & Wales and Deputy Editor, International Journal of Christianity and Education. His research interest is now focussed on the interaction between Christian theology and the issues that surround the provision of public (i.e. state-funded) education in post-Christian democracies. He has also just conducted an investigation into what constitutes good practice in developing spirituality in schools. During the conference he will be sharing some of his work in this area. The conference will also offer an opportunity to share our stories and experiences with each other, to pray together and discuss how we can prepare for the Year of Prayer which begins in Advent.
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Aspiring Leaders Programme
DATE VENUE TIME Day 1 19 November 2018
Alexander House – Introduction 9.30 am to 3.30 pm
Day 2 26 March 2019
Alexander House – Project 9.30 am to 3.30 pm
Day 3 20 June 2019
Alexander House – Spirituality across the curriculum
9.30 am to 3.30 pm
Day 4 5 July 2019
The Marist centre, Nympsfield
9.30 am to 3.30 pm
Target Audience: Senior Leaders Facilitators: Colleen Collett Ann Fowler
Sister Judith Russi (Day 4) The programme consists of four face-to-face training days related to leadership of a Catholic school, together with the completion of a school-based project to enhance the Catholic life/Religious Education for the pupils in their school. It also involves a visit to another Catholic school to evaluate the leadership characteristics and leadership strategies needed to successfully lead a Catholic school. Aims of the Course To:
• develop an insight into the complexities of leading a Catholic school; • identify and develop the necessary skills required for senior leadership positions; • develop strategic planning through the leading of a whole school development
project; • support the process of succession planning.
Those interested must acquire support and be recommended by their Headteacher. Please see Declaration of Interest for Applicants at the following location: https://schools.cliftondiocese.com/courses. Cost: £175.00 N.B. Failure to complete the full course will still incur the full costs.
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Senior Leadership Retreat Day
DATE VENUE TIME COST 12 March 2019 Ammerdown
Retreat Centre 9.30 am to 3.30 pm £85
Target Audience: Heads and other members of the SLT Guest Speaker: Susan Kambalu, CAFOD This day is an opportunity for Senior Leaders to consider and nurture their own spirituality and their formation in faith. We hope it will be both inspiring and reflective. Details to be confirmed later.
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Governance
Religious Education Link Governor – What are your responsibilities?
DATE VENUE TIME COST 6 October 2018 Alexander House 10.00 am – 12 noon
TBC
Target Audience: Religious Education Link Governors Facilitators: Ann Fowler The aim of this course is to help Religious Education Link Governors to have a better understanding of the diocesan expectations of RE and how you contribute to the school’s self-evaluation. We will consider new developments in assessing RE, the diocesan expectations, the Section 48 guidance and your role in contributing to successful RE. During the session there will be an opportunity to share ideas and to learn from others experience.
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Governor Induction Training
DATE VENUE TIME COST 15 November 2018 (Thursday)
St Augustine's Parish Centre
6.30 pm – 9.00 pm
£10
9 March 2019 (Saturday)
St Augustine's Parish Centre
10.00 am – 12.30 pm £10
6 June 2019 (Thursday)
St Augustine's Parish Centre
6.30 pm – 9.00 pm £10
Target Audience: Newly appointed Governors Facilitator: Bill McEntee This training session is the minimum requirement for all newly appointed Foundation Governors to enable them to undertake their roles and responsibilities of governing a Catholic school effectively and appropriately. It will explore what it means to be a Governor of a Catholic school and its distinctive nature. Non-foundation governors are also encouraged to attend in order to support them in their role as a member of a Catholic school governing body. Aims of the Training To:
• provide Governors with a clear understanding of their role and responsibility; • develop Governors’ understanding of how to govern a Catholic school; • support Governors’ knowledge and understanding of the legal differences of
governing a Catholic school and a non-denominational school.
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Governor Refresher Training
DATE VENUE TIME COST 27 September 2018 (Thursday)
St Augustine's Parish Centre
6.30 pm – 9.00 pm
£10
27 April 2019 (Saturday)
St Augustine's Parish Centre
10.00 am – 12.30 pm £10
N.B. Please select ONE of the above dates. Target Audience: Re-appointed Governors who have not received any updated
training in the last 3 years Facilitator: Bill McEntee This training session is the minimum requirement for all re-appointed Governors to enable them to undertake their roles and responsibilities of governing a Catholic school effectively and appropriately. It revisits what it means to be a Governor of a Catholic school and its distinctive nature. Non-foundation governors are also encouraged to attend in order to support them in their role as a member of a Catholic school governing body. Aims of the Training To:
• refresh and revisit the role of a foundation governor or governor within the Catholic school;
• to bring re-appointed governors up to date with any new directives or requirements;
• to explore and discuss strategies for monitoring the Catholicity of their schools; • to share practice.
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Clerk to Governors Training
DATE VENUE TIME COST 8 October 2018 (Monday)
Alexander House 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
£10
11 February 2019 (Monday)
Alexander House 9.30 am – 12.30 pm £10
Target Audience: Clerks to Governors of Catholic Schools Facilitator: Bill McEntee We are offering either a morning or evening session for convenience. Aims of the Training To:
• provide an understanding of the purpose of Catholic education; • understand the role of the foundation governor; • understand the legislation relating to managing a faith based school and support the
clerking of a governing body of a Catholic School. There is an expectation that all clerks will have attended this within 2 years of their appointment.
DIOCESAN PRAYER
God our Father,open the horizons of our minds and heartsso that we can see what hope your call holds for us.
Pour out the overflowing gifts of your Spirit so that we, your Church,may become a people of hope for our world.
We ask you this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with youin the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever.
Our Lady, Woman of Hope, pray for us.
St Peter, Rock of Hope, pray for us.
St Paul, Apostle of Hope, pray for us.
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