Courses & Calendar
We have a full range of courses coming upWe organise a number of courses, meetings and events throughout the year suitable for Teaching and Support staff, Catechists and Chaplains. Click on the events below and book on using the link.
February 2023
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At the International Centre of Newman Friends we will receive a guided tour of Newman’s rooms including his former library which today contains a specialised Newman library, available to students
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At the International Centre of Newman Friends we will receive a guided tour of Newman’s rooms including his former library which today contains a specialised Newman library, available to students and scholars, and an exhibition of Newman representations, busts, prints, etching and paintings of persons and places related to Newman, and Newman memorabilia. We will visit his private room and his chapel where he spent so much of his time in his search for the truth, and where he received much grace. We will also celebrate Mass together. Please note places are limited for this Pilgrimage due to the size of the venues.
Cost £40 includes refreshments and lunch.
Meeting for lunch at 12.30pm at the Sandford Talking Shop
(The Village Hall, Henley Road, Sandford, OX4 4XZ) then from 2pm- 5pm a Pilgrimage visit to The International Centre of Newman Friends
(Ambrose Cottage, 9 College Lane, Littlemore, Oxford OX4 4LH).
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Time
(Thursday) 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location
Sandford Talking Shop
The Village Hall, Henley Road
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sat04feb10:00 AMsat3:00 PMCCRS Module 2 - New Testament10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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The second module of the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies: This module will familiarise participants with the process through which the New Testament writings came into being and to help
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The second module of the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies: This module will familiarise participants with the process through which the New Testament writings came into being and to help them interpret the material presented and understand its significance for the life of a Christian today.
This is a two session module: Saturday 4th and 11th February 2023, students are required to attend both sessions and submit an essay.
This is a virtual course organised by the Diocesan Education Service under licence from the Board of Religious Studies of the Bishop’s Conference of England and Wales. For more information on the course have a look at our brochure here.
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(Saturday) 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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wed08feb10:00 AMwed3:00 PMPrimary RE Subject Leaders10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Join Sarah Barreto for our termly gathering of those responsible for leading RE in our primary schools. Full day including lunch £60 per person, this is a face to face meeting
Event Details
Join Sarah Barreto for our termly gathering of those responsible for leading RE in our primary schools.
Full day including lunch £60 per person, this is a face to face meeting and will take place at the Delta Marriott Hotel, Kents Hill Park, Timbold Dr, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes MK7 6HL.
Booking for this event is now closed.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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March 2023
thu02mar10:00 PMthu12:00 PMSecondary RE Network10:00 PM - 12:00 PM

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Join Sarah Barreto for our termly secondary Heads of RE catch up. Confirm your attendance using the link below: BOOK HERE
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Join Sarah Barreto for our termly secondary Heads of RE catch up. Confirm your attendance using the link below:
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 PM - 12:00 PM
tue07mar10:00 PMtue12:00 PMCSI Inspectors Network Meeting10:00 PM - 12:00 PM

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Join Sarah Barreto for our termly Inspectors meeting, Confirm your attendance by clicking on the link below: BOOK HERE
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Join Sarah Barreto for our termly Inspectors meeting, Confirm your attendance by clicking on the link below:
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(Tuesday) 10:00 PM - 12:00 PM
sat11mar10:00 AMsat3:00 PMCCRS Module 3 - Jesus Christ10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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The third module of the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies: This module will deepen participants’ awareness of the significance and centrality of the person and work of Jesus Christ in
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The third module of the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies: This module will deepen participants’ awareness of the significance and centrality of the person and work of Jesus Christ in the daily life of the Christian as well as in the worship of the Church.
This is a two session module: Saturday 11th and 18th March 2023, students are required to attend both sessions and submit an essay.
This is a virtual course organised by the Diocesan Education Service under licence from the Board of Religious Studies of the Bishop’s Conference of England and Wales. For more information on the course have a look at our brochure here.
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(Saturday) 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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thu16mar6:00 PMthu7:30 PMExcellence in Catholic Education: Policies6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Join Sarah Barreto for this virtual session looking at how your school policies should reflect the Gospel virtues and how they can compliment the new Inspection framework. Book your place on
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Join Sarah Barreto for this virtual session looking at how your school policies should reflect the Gospel virtues and how they can compliment the new Inspection framework.
Book your place on this free session below:
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
thu23mar(mar 23)9:00 AMfri24(mar 24)2:00 PMHead Teachers Conference 20239:00 AM - 2:00 PM (24)
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We are putting the final touches to our next Headteachers Conference. It will take place on 23rd and 24th March 2023. The conference will focus on teaching virtues and will include
Event Details
We are putting the final touches to our next Headteachers Conference. It will take place on 23rd and 24th March 2023.
The conference will focus on teaching virtues and will include input from both primary and secondary schools on best practice examples. We are pleased to welcome back Bishop David Oakley to talk to us about the theology of the body and Fr Adrian Porter SJ to talk about virtues.
This conference is supported by Teaching Personnel and will cost £295 including overnight accommodation at Sedgebrook Hall, Chapel Brampton, Northamptonshire.
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23 (Thursday) 9:00 AM - 24 (Friday) 2:00 PM
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May 2023
tue02may10:00 AMtue2:00 PMDirectors Briefing10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Join Collette Curtis in our termly Directors Briefing. This training is suitable for MAT Directors and will be in person, including lunch. Please book your place below. BOOK
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Join Collette Curtis in our termly Directors Briefing. This training is suitable for MAT Directors and will be in person, including lunch. Please book your place below.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Join Sarah Barreto to learn about Governors and Directors roles in monitoring gender issues in schools and Trusts and how to discharge your role under equalities legislation. This is a
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Join Sarah Barreto to learn about Governors and Directors roles in monitoring gender issues in schools and Trusts and how to discharge your role under equalities legislation. This is a virtual session, please book on below:
Time
(Monday) 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
mon22may10:00 AMmon3:00 PMPrimary RE Subject Leaders10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Join Sarah Barreto at the St Thomas Centre in Northampton for our termly gathering of those responsible for leading RE in our primary schools. Full day including lunch £60 per person
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Join Sarah Barreto at the St Thomas Centre in Northampton for our termly gathering of those responsible for leading RE in our primary schools.
Full day including lunch £60 per person
Time
(Monday) 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Organizer
June 2023
mon05jun10:00 PMmon12:00 PMCSI Inspectors Network Meeting10:00 PM - 12:00 PM

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Join Sarah Barreto for our termly Inspectors meeting, Confirm your attendance by clicking on the link below: BOOK HERE
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Join Sarah Barreto for our termly Inspectors meeting, Confirm your attendance by clicking on the link below:
Time
(Monday) 10:00 PM - 12:00 PM
fri23jun10:00 AMfri3:00 PMChaplaincy & RE Conference10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Save the date – We are currently arranging our annual Chaplaincy & RE Conference, we will let you know once our speakers are booked. You can book your place here.
Event Details
Save the date – We are currently arranging our annual Chaplaincy & RE Conference, we will let you know once our speakers are booked.
You can book your place here. BOOK HERE
Time
(Friday) 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
November 2023
thu23nov(nov 23)9:00 AMfri24(nov 24)2:00 PMDeputy Headteachers Conference 20239:00 AM - 2:00 PM (24)
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A time for taking a break from “the tyranny of urgency” (Let Us Dream, Pope Francis) and spending time together in communion and mutual support as we share God’s message
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A time for taking a break from “the tyranny of urgency” (Let Us Dream, Pope Francis) and spending time together in communion and mutual support as we share God’s message of love to the communities we serve.
Register your interest below for our next Deputy Heads Conference, this residential conference is open to all members of SLT except the Headteacher (as they have their own Conference). This conference is supported by Teaching Personnel and will cost £295 including overnight accommodation and all meals.
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Time
23 (Thursday) 9:00 AM - 24 (Friday) 2:00 PM
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