Schools
Oxford Diocesan Board of Education (ODBE) provides high-quality bespoke support to church schools and academies
Oxford Diocesan Board of Education (ODBE) provides high-quality bespoke support to church schools and academies in the Diocese of Oxford.
Through its advisory services ODBE promotes Collective Worship, Religious Education, chaplaincy, spirituality and more. The team also provides specialist support for building development and legal matters.
- Religious Education
- Collective Worship
- Governor training
- SIAMS
- Leadership development
- Staff meeting and INSET Training
- Spirituality
- Space Makers – the Contemplative Toolkit for schools
- Chaplaincy
Our Service Level Agreement members can access exclusive resources. Visit our dedicated page to find out more and join in.
Your school adviser is also able to provide further details.
Find out more about Collective Worship
Opportunities to gather together and reaffirm church schools’ Christian vision through stories, song and prayer.
Find out more about Religious Education & Worldviews
Enabling students to participate fully in a multi-secular world.
Find out more about SIAMS
Church of England and Methodist schools inspections across England.
Find out more about Spirituality
Spiritual exploration and connection in all parts of school life.
Find out more about Chaplaincy
Support the spiritual, pastoral and relational life of school communities through school chaplains.
Find out more about Showcase
A space where local schools share projects videos and more across the diocese
Find out more about Leadership
ODBE supports and empowers effective school leaders serving communities across the diocese
Find out more about Space Makers
Supporting children’s wellbeing resilience and spiritual growth.