SIAMS RE Collective Worship/Spirituality Governance Leadership/Vision
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Summer 2026 |
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Friday 17 April 9:30 – 11:30am Online |
Keeping your SIAMS SEF relevant |
Training+ Free
SLA: £55 (+VAT) Non-SLA: £95 (+VAT) |
A shorter self-evaluation session for experienced leaders who need to ensure that their SIAMS self- evaluation is a strong and current reflection of the impact of their vision on the school community. |
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Wednesday 22 April 4:00 – 5:00 pm Online |
RE Live Q&As Summer Term |
SLA: Free
Non-SLA: £35 (+VAT) |
These drop-in sessions are provided termly for RE leaders and teacher to come and ask any questions you may have regarding your RE provision. You are welcome to come along and listen to the conversation as well. |
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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) |
Led 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 4.00- 5.30pm Online |
RE Leadership Development Network
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Annual cost for 6 sessions over academic year Training+ Free SLA: £60 (+VAT) Non-SLA: £120 (+VAT) |
Half termly meetings to support, share and develop high quality RE provision. Will include national updates in RE, curriculum development, work moderation, RE assessment, SIAMS implications, resources and sharing best practice in RE around the diocese. |
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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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Friday 15 May 9.30am-3.30 pm Church House Oxford |
Developing an Approach to Spirituality |
Training+ Free SLA: £150 (+VAT) per person Non-SLA: £220 (+VAT) per person Including lunch |
To help school leaders develop their understanding of spiritual flourishing. The session will focus on what spirituality means in a Church school and how this is developed and enhanced to reflect the Christian vision of your school.
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Tuesday 19 May 1.30pm - 2.30pm Online |
Lets Connect
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Free to all |
Join members of the ODBE school adviser team and other headteachers from across the Diocese for four free online sessions. It’ll be a time to chat about things that are important to you and to share your experiences and wisdom in a safe space. They aim to leave you feeling refreshed, revived and reconnected. |
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Thursday 21 May 3:30pm - 5.00pm Online
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Collective Worship and Spirituality Network Meetings |
Annual cost to cover all 3 sessions over academic year
Training +: Free
SLA: £30 (+VAT) Non-SLA: £75 (+VAT)
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A termly meeting to support developing inspiring, creative worship and weaving opportunities for spiritual experiences across the whole school. Using the church’s cycle of the year as our starting point we will explore elements of worship, share ideas for Christian festivals and look at best practice across the diocese to help support inclusive, invitational and inspiring acts of collective worship. |
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Thursday 21 May 7:00-8:00pm
Online |
Guide to Justice and Courageous Advocacy
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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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Friday 22 May 9:30am – 3:30pm
Church House Oxford |
Training for Incumbents: Developing partnerships between church and school |
Free of Charge for all clergy in the Diocese of Oxford
Lunch provided
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A day for clergy wanting to develop partnerships with schools. Focusing on primary aged pupils, we will share good practices with examples of effective partnerships. We will explore RE, worship and spirituality in the context of schools and churches working together. This course is subsidised by Bayne Funding. |
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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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Tuesday 9 June 4:00– 5:00pm Online |
SIAMS Live Q & As Summer term |
SLA: Free Non-SLA: £35 (+VAT)
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A ‘one-stop-shop’ for all your SIAMS questions and clarification. Experienced advisers and inspectors will be on hand to support you with any questions or clarification you may need. Please come along to the session with questions. No question is a silly question. |
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Thursday 11 June 3:30– 5:30 pm Online |
Exploring Christianity as a global world faith |
Training+ Free
SLA: £55 (+VAT) Non-SLA: £95 (+VAT)
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Develop your understanding of Christianity as a global faith and how this can enhance RE and worship in Church schools. We will explore a range of resources and ideas to strengthen provision in RE to enhance appreciation of Christianity as a diverse, global religion. |
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Friday 19 June 9.30am - 3.30pm
Church House Oxford |
SIAMS Self Evaluation
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Training+ Free SLA: £ 150 (+VAT) per person Non-SLA: £200 (+VAT) per person
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This session will focus on your understanding of the SIAMS process and how best to share the impact of your school’s Christian vision. We will explore the SIAMS Inspection Questions in detail and support you in considering what to include and what not to include in the SIAMS SEF. |
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Thursday 25 June 4.00- 5.30pm
Online |
RE Leadership Development Network
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Annual cost for 6 sessions over academic year Training+ Free SLA: £60 (+VAT) Non-SLA: £120 (+VAT) |
Half termly meetings to support, share and develop high quality RE provision. Will include national updates in RE, curriculum development, work moderation, RE assessment, SIAMS implications, resources and sharing best practice in RE around the diocese. |
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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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Wednesday 1 July 1.30pm - 2.30pm Online |
Lets Connect
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Free to all |
Join members of the ODBE school adviser team and other headteachers from across the Diocese for four free online sessions. It’ll be a time to chat about things that are important to you and to share your experiences and wisdom in a safe space. They aim to leave you feeling refreshed, revived and reconnected. |