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Welcome to the diocese, led by Collette Curtis from the Diocesan Education Service.

What: Our annual induction session for all new staff.  If you are new to the diocese or new to Catholic education, this session aims to give you an overview of Catholic education and information about how we do things in the Diocese of Northampton.

Who: Anyone newly employed in our Catholic schools, including leaders, teaching and support staff, admin, central services, facilities and governors.

When: Virtual session, 27 September 23, 3.45 – 4.45pm.  This session will be recorded.

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A virtual session to introduce Directors and Governors to the new Religious Education Directory, led by Collette Curtis, Diocesan Education Service.

What: This session aims to introduce Directors and Governors to the new Religious Education Directory, the national document that sets out what will be taught in Religious Education in every Catholic School in England and Wales.

Who: Directors and Governors, particularly RE/Catholic Life link governors or Directors.

When: Annual session, 3 October 23.  Virtual session, 6 00 – 8.00pm

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What: Led by Alex Heath, Adviser for Adult Faith Formation, Catechetics and Chaplaincy, this is a great opportunity for our Chaplains and Chaplaincy Leads to get together.

Our theme: “Going Deeper in Prayer”.
Fr Jerome Ituah OCD will be leading us in our reflections on our theme. During the day there will be opportunities to share, pray together, network and be inspired.

There will also be an opportunity in the afternoon to meet in MAT groups.
Lunch and refreshments are provided.  N.B. There is an optional Morning Mass at 9am for those who wish to arrive early. (Though please be aware that the car park is used by parents of the nearby St Joseph’s School so is busy at drop-off and pick-up)

Who: School Chaplains, Chaplaincy/Catholic Life Lead

When: Termly face to face sessions at various venues across the diocese.

11 October 23: St Joseph’s RC Church Hall, Austenwood Common, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire SL9 8RY.

5 February 24: Our Lady Help of Christians & St Lawrence RC Church, West Street, Olney, Bucks MK46 5HH

Chaplaincy and RE Conference 18 June 24: St Thomas Centre, Northampton.

There is a £60 charge for the October and February sessions, please sign up here: BOOK

Our termly meet up for secondary Heads of RE.

What: Facilitated by Laura Maw, Head of RE at St Paul’s Catholic School, Milton Keynes, these regular sessions bring secondary RE leaders together to share best practice and receive updates from teh sector.

Who: Secondary Head of RE.

When: Termly face to face meetings at St Paul’s School, Milton Keyes and our annual RE & Chaplaincy Conference at St Thomas Centre, Northampton.  10am – 1pm, including lunch. 7 November 23, 21 March 24 and our annual Conference 18 June 24.

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We are running several sessions across the year to bring Primary RE colleagues together to work on planning curriculum and to offer training on the New RE Directory requirements.

What: Led by Primary Advisers from Arundel and Brighton Diocese, these sessions are designed to inform Primary RE leads (including EYFS) on the requirements of the RED and give space to co-create and review curriculum material.

Who: Primary RE subject leaders, EYFS Leads, Primary RE teachers

When: We are running several face to face sessions across the year, all taking place at the St Thomas Centre, 10am – 3pm, lunch included:

7 November 2023: RED Training EYFS

28 February 2024: RED Curriculum Planning KS1

26 March 2024: RED Training

4 June 2024: RED Curriculum Planning

The charge for each session is £60 per person, this includes lunch.

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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 will cost £295 including overnight accommodation and all meals.

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A regular opportunity for Diocesan CSI Inspectors to get together for training and networking.

What: These termly sessions are open to all of our CSI Inspectors and give us an opportunity to provide training and updates from the Catholic Schools Inspectorate.

Who: CSI Inspectors.

When: Termly sessions, 21 November 23, 16 January,  30 April 24. In person sessions 10am – 1pm including lunch, St Martin de Porres Catholic Church parish Hall, Luton.

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Termly virtual sessions to inform governors and Directors about the CSI Framework.

What: This session, led by a lead CSI Inspector, delves more deeply into the three areas of the new Inspection Framework.

Who: RE Link Governor, Chair of Governors, Senior leaders.  Anyone in school interested in the CSI Inspection process.

When: Termly sessions, 28 November 23, 7 March 24, 27 June 24.  Evening virtual sessions, 6.00 – 7.30pm.

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A regular opportunity for Diocesan CSI Inspectors to get together for training and networking.

What: These termly sessions are open to all of our CSI Inspectors and give us an opportunity to provide training and updates from the Catholic Schools Inspectorate.

Who: CSI Inspectors.

When: Termly sessions, 21 November 23, 16 January,  30 April 24. In person sessions 10am – 1pm including lunch, St Martin de Porres Catholic Church parish Hall, Luton.

Sign up for the sessions by completing the form: BOOK