Your opportunity to gain a greater knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Schools Inspectorate framework and the role of governors within the inspection framework. Led by our Diocesan Inspection Co-Ordinator, Nancy Conoboy.

COURSE CONTENT:

• An overview of the Catholic Schools Inspectorate framework.
• Examining diocesan expectations about Catholic life and mission and Religious Education.
• The role of a governor in the inspection process.

SUITABLE FOR: Chairs, RE Link Governor/Director, and all other interested parties.

You can book your free place through Eventbrite [link to follow]

Join Raymond Friel for a two hour online session looking at the unique nature of Catholic schools and how our Catholic Ethos and CST help us to build our school communities.

This session is suitable for all in school, particularly school leaders, middle leaders and those looking to move into leadership.  We encourage schools to publicise this session to Governors and Directors and this session is particularly useful for RE & Catholic Life link governors/directors and as part of the induction process for new governors.

There is a charge for this session, it is £30 per school and this will allow you to bring as many staff and governors as you wish, this could be via a group in school or individual connections, all we need is a list of email addresses to send the link to.

Book you schools space here and we will invoice school: BOOK

Our colleagues at Westminister  diocese for delivering this course and there is a charge of £10 per person, you can book your place using the link below.

Overview
This course is to provide governors with a greater knowledge and understanding of expectations relating to Relationships and Sex Education.

Course Aim:

The aim of this course is to provide governors with a greater knowledge and understanding of expectations relating to Relationships and Sex Education in Catholic schools.

Course Content:

Exploration of the role of the Governor with responsibility for RSE.
Discussion relating to current issues and key updates.
Examination of key documentation in relation to RSE.
Clarification of diocesan expectations in relation to RSE.

You can book your place via Eventbrite here: BOOK

This session is delivered by our colleagues at Westminster diocese and there is a £10 charge per person.  You can book your place using the link below.

Overview
This training session is designed to provide panel members with an overview of the admissions appeals process.

This training session is designed to provide panel members with an overview of the admissions appeals process, helping them understand their role and responsibilities when considering appeals. Participants will explore key principles, procedures, and good practice guidance to support fair, transparent, and consistent decision-making. The course offers an opportunity to build confidence in handling appeals while ensuring an impartial and robust approach throughout the process.

Book your place here: BOOK

This session is delivered by our colleagues in Westminister Diocese and there is a £10 charge per person for this session.  You can book your place using the link below.

Overview
This session is designed to support governors understand their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

This session is suitable for all governors and is particularly useful as part of your new governor induction and for the Safeguarding Link Governor.

Book your place here: BOOK

Our colleagues at Westminster diocese are providing this training, there is a £10 charge and places can be booked using the link below.  This is a repeat of the session from 7 October 2026.

Overview
Course enables governors to apply the Admissions Code, follow diocesan guidance & understand new policy consultation timelines.

This course supports governors and school staff with the annual process to review and determine admission arrangements (including consultation) ensuring that arrangements comply with the Admissions Code and diocesan guidance.

Course Content:

An update on recent changes
The annual process including key dates and actions
Responsibilities of the admission authority
Compliance with legislation & guidance
Using the CES model policies
In-Year Admissions

There is a £10 charge for this session and you can book your place through Eventbrite here: BOOK