GROWING DISCIPLES TRAINING FOR SCHOOLS, CHILDREN & YOUTH

GROWING DISCIPLES TRAINING FOR SCHOOLS, CHILDREN & YOUTH 2015-16 Find out about: Children s ministry in churches Youth ministry Training for schools Christian distinctiveness and developing a church school ethos RE, Collective Worship and SMSC School Improvement Role of a Foundation Governor Details of Schools Service Level Agreement

www.southwell.anglican.org/education.html The Education Team can offer training or support with the following for schools, parishes and deaneries For schools Church school ethos/distinctiveness INSET on church school distinctiveness, values education and developing a Christian ethos Training on Christian Values/British Values Collective Worship Audit resources Guidance with the development of policy documents Resources to support collective worship Staff INSET on issues related to collective worship SIAMS Assistance with SIAMS preparation/church school self evaluation Governor training on SIAMS related issues Governor training Advice on setting up new models of leadership (collaborations, federations and Executive Headships ) Admissions Advice on changing to academy status Role of Foundation Governors Religious Education Guidance on the development of RE policy and schemes of work Planning classroom support for individual teachers Staff INSET on issues relating to RE School Improvement QA audits Whole school development planning Planning classroom support for teachers (including joint observations with Headteacher) Building leadership capacity Developing senior leadership team Wider curriculum areas SMSC development Training in the principles of Godly Play, including modelling the approach Using Philosophy for Children (P4C) in the classroom Sex and relationships education Homophobic bullying For children s, youth and family s ministries Vision and leadership Children and spiritual development Mission and evangelism Reaching children and families All-Age worship Children in the Bible Worship and prayer with children Faith in the home Boys and the Church Youth Leader Training Internet safety Recruiting a youth worker Mentoring young people Engaging young Christians in sharing their faith Children becoming young people Working with challenging behaviour Can t find what you want? Please call us: see back cover for details

The education team offer the following specialisms Sam Dennis Angela Brymer Dave Keetley Diocesan Schools Adviser Diocesan Schools Adviser Deputy Director of Education (Schools) Diocesan Director of Education Children s Ministry Adviser Youth Ministry Adviser (Partnerships & Networking) Youth Minstry Adviser (Growth & Development) jane.lewis@southwe ll. anglican.org anne.lumb@southwell. anglican.org samantha.dennis@ southwell.anglican.org dde@southwell. anglican.org nick@southwell. anglican.org youthadviser@ southwell.anglican.org youthadviser2@ southwell.anglican.org 01636 817248 01636 817248 01636 817247 01636 817235 01636 817234 07887 830751 01636 814504 Godly Play Philosophy for children School improvement DBE vision statement Reaching children and families Young peoples' participation Young people & mission Messy Church Faith formation Growing your own church school leaders Governor training All-age worship Recruitment of workers Youth worship Global links Spiritual development Collaborations/federations Mission & evangelism Young vocations Church & school links SIAMS Christian curriculum framework Academy conversions Our Partners

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES - CHILDREN S MINISTRY 2015-16 Date & Venue Title & Time Description Suitability Facilitator Booking 15th September Christ Church Chilwell NG9 4AS Safeguarding Standard Training 1930-2115 A short session to highlight safeguarding issues and responses for those who work with children, young adults and adults who may be at risk. Safeguarding Adviser Family Care 0115 960 3010 28th September Family Ministry-Reaching 21st Century Families Monday 1930-2115 What does it look like to reach families of all shapes and sizes? What do we do to help families in our communities? This evening will look at recent research published by GCMC (the children s ministry arm of Churches Together) and The Methodist Church that reveals what forms of family ministry work. 5th October St Mary s, East Leake LE12 6LE Safeguarding Standard Training Monday 1930-2115 A short session to highlight safeguarding issues and responses for those who work with children, young adults and adults who may be at risk. Safeguarding Adviser Family Care 0115 960 3010 7th October Resources Library Open Evening 1800-2030 The Resources Library will be open and available for anyone to browse and borrow books, CDs, resources and DVDs. The library has resources to support many areas of ministry including music and worship, prayer, reader ministry, children and youth, community and RE in schools. Light refreshments will be provided No need to book just come along 21st October St Paulinus Church Ollerton NG22 9SZ Safeguarding Standard Training 1930-2115 A short session to highlight safeguarding issues and responses for those who work with children, young adults and adults who may be at risk. Safeguarding Adviser Family Care 0115 960 3010 24th October The Minster School NG25 0HG The Big E Day Saturday 0945-1615 A range of training and workshop opportunities for all those who work with children, young people and in schools. Over 30 workshops to choose from, a marketplace of organizations and resources, and a chance to meet Bishop Paul! Clergy, lay leaders, children s youth and schools volunteers Education Team Many visiting speakers Alison Jacobson 01636 814504

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES CHILDREN S MINISTRY 2015-16 7th November Muskham Rural Community Centre North Muskham Newark NG23 6HL Safeguarding Advanced Training (one day) Saturday 0945-1530 A more detailed look at leadership responsibilities regarding safeguarding, particularly suitable for new clergy and licensed lay leaders to the diocese, and others (clergy and lay) in key leadership roles. Clergy and lay leaders (especially newly trained or new to the diocese) Safeguarding Adviser Catriona Gundlach 01636 817232 19th November Safeguarding Standard Training 1930-2115 A short session to highlight safeguarding issues and responses for those who work with children, young adults and adults who may be at risk Safeguarding Adviser Family Care 0115 960 3010 21st November Holy Trinity Church,, NG25 0LD Godly Play-Time for reflection? Saturday 1000-1430 Free. Bring your own lunch. Drinks provided Why not take time out before the busyness of Advent and Christmas and spend some time in reflection using Godly Play? There will be opportunity during the day for times of reflection on some of the great stories of the Christian faith as well as exploring the role of Godly Play as a way of enabling children and adults to deepen their faith and spiritual experiences. Jacqui Jones Cathy Picken 26th January Children and Communion-How to do it, and how to make it better! 1930-2115 Free, drinks provided An evening to review the practice of children receiving communion before confirmation, exploring good practice and look at new resources to support it including the new book Ready to Share One Bread 28th January Christ Church, Worksop S81 0XS Children and Communion-How to do it, and how to make it better! 1930-2115 Free, drinks provided An evening to review the practice of children receiving communion before confirmation, exploring good practice and look at new resources to support it including the new book Ready to Share One Bread 11th February Resources Library Open Evening 1800-2030 Light refreshments provided The Resources Library will be open and available for anyone to browse and borrow books, CDs, resources and DVDs. The library has resources to support many areas of ministry including music and worship, prayer, reader ministry, children and youth, community and RE in schools. No need to book-just come along 12th March Boys-Faith, Church and Dads Saturday 1001-1300 Free, drinks provided A morning to look at how boys develop, what they don t like about church, what we can do about it, and the work of Who Let the Dads out? Come ready to have some fun, and plan to address the lack of boys and young men in many churches.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES CHILDREN S MINISTRY 2015-16 19th April Resources Library Open Evening 1800-2030 Light refreshments provided The Resources Library will be open and available for anyone to browse and borrow books, CDs, resources and DVDs. The library has resources to support many areas of ministry including music and worship, prayer, reader ministry, children and youth, community and RE in schools. No need to book-just come along 21st April St Mark s, Woodthorpe NG5 4PH The Challenge of Tweenage 1930-2115 Free, drinks provided The church loses children when they reach the 9-13 age range, often known as the tweenage years. Research suggests that we can help young people through those difficult years by understanding them and meeting their needs. Come along to find out more. Dave Keetley 4th June Minster NG25 0HD Prayer and Spiritual Growth for Children and Families as part of Messy Cathedral Saturday 1000-1400 (workshop 1100-1200) Free, lunch provided This training will be part of a Messy Cathedral event being jointly run by the Cathedral Education staff, Messy Church and the Diocese. Come along with your family or Messy Church group, join in, have fun and spend an hour thinking through how to develop your own prayer life and the prayer and spirituality of family Suitable for parents, grandparents, children s and youth workers, readers, clergy.anyone with an interest in prayer, learning to pray in mixed age-groups, and wanting some creative prayer ideas Cathedral Education staff, Messy Church, Diocese of & Nottingham Catriona Gundlach 01636 817232

TRAINING OPPORTUNITES - YOUTH MINISTRY 2015-16 Date & Venue 16th September St John the Evangelist, Church Drive/Mansfield Road, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 2DL 22nd September St Anne s, Newcastle Avenue, Worksop. S80 1NJ Title & Time Nottingham South Youth Ministry Ideas Factory Bawtry & Bassetlaw Youth Ministry Ideas Factory Ideas Factory (1) From ice breakers to bible studies, 101 ideas to help you engage with the young people in your churches and communities and help them encounter Christ. 29th September Christ Church, Boundary Road, Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 4AJ 6th October St John s St John Street Mansfield Notts NG18 1QH 3rd November St Margaret s Hall Aspley Lane, Nottingham NG8 5GE Newark & Youth Ministry Ideas Factory Mansfield Youth Ministry Ideas Factory Nottingham North Youth Ministry Ideas Factory A training event for anyone who plans and delivers sessions for young people aged 11+ and for those thinking of trying a new one off event for young people. Dave & Angela will come to your deanery to deliver a session and find out what else would be of help to you in your mission and ministry to and with young people. To book a place, contact Angela youthadviser@southwell.anglican.org Dave youthadviser2@southwell.anglican.org 10th November St Mary s Hall, Main Road Radcliffe-on-Trent. Nottingham NG12 2FD East Bingham Youth Ministry Ideas Factory 17th November St Peter & St Paul s Community Hall, Ruffs Drive, Hucknall Nottingham NG15 6JG 26th November St Paul s Boundary Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7DB 1st December St John the Baptist, Oakdale Road, Carlton, Nottingham NG4 1BP Newstead Youth Ministry Ideas Factory West Bingham Youth Ministry Ideas Factory Gedling Youth Ministry Ideas Factory

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES YOUTH MINISTRY 2015-16 Date & Venue Tues 19 th January St Margaret s Hall, Aspley Lane, Nottingham NG8 5GE Title & Time Nottm North & South Youth Ministry Ideas Factory Ideas Factory (2) 4th February St Paul s Church Boundary Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7DB 23rd February Christ Church, Boundary Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 4AJ West Bingham Youth Ministry Ideas Factory Newark & Youth Ministry Ideas Factory The date and venue are booked but the topic is to be chosen by you! In response to your feedback at the autumn road shows, we ll be back to deliver bespoke seminars and training. The return of 9 th March St John s, Nottingham Road, Hucknall, Nottingham NG15 7QN 19th April St Anne s, Newcastle Avenue, Worksop. S80 1NJ 11th May St John s, St John Street, Mansfield Notts NG18 1QH Newstead Youth Ministry Ideas Factory Bawtry & Bassetlaw Youth Ministry Ideas Factory Mansfield Youth Ministry Ideas Factory In this second Ideas Factory training session, Dave and Angela will be back in each Deanery with training for those involved in any kind of parish youth ministry. The subject of the training will have been chosen as a result of feedback from Ideas Factory 1. People unable to attend the first session are still more than welcome. To book a place contact Angela youthadviser@southwell.anglican.org Dave youthadviser2@southwell.anglican.org 7th June St John the Baptist, Oakdale Road, Carlton, Nottingham NG4 1BP Gedling Youth Ministry Ideas Factory 5th July St Mary s Hall, Main Road, Radcliffe-on-Trent, Nottingham NG12 2FD East Bingham Youth Ministry Ideas Factory

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES - SCHOOLS 2015-16 AUTUMN TERM Date & Venue Title & Time Description Suitability Facilitator Booking 16th September 16th September 24th September 29th September 2nd October 6th October 8th October The Minster School NG25 0HG 15th October Headteacher Induction 0930-1230 Deputy Headteacher Induction 1300-1600 50 New to Working in Church Schools 0930-1530 60 Implementing the new RE Agreed Syllabus in Church Schools 0930-1530 80 Church School Leaders 3 Day delegates welcome Friday 0930-1530 100 Valuing All God s Children 1330-1530 50 Secondary Headteachers/ Principals Network Meeting 10.30-12.30 Maintaining a High Performing School-How to Avoid Going Down! 0930-1530 100 Induction session 1- Introduction to the diocese and what it means to lead a church school. Induction session-what is different about leadership in a church school? Distinctiveness and the role of the deputy/ assistant head. This day course will explore some of the specific areas related to teaching in a church school. Adapting the Nottinghamshire Agreed Syllabus to promote distinctive RE in church schools. This is a repeat of courses run on March 30th and June 2nd 2015. The nature of leadership in a church school Models of leadership Challenging Homophobic Bullying: guidance for Church of England schools and academies A network meeting for all headteachers/ principals in church secondary schools/ academies With all the changes that keep happening with Ofsted and new accountability measures, it is easy for slippage to creep in. This training course uses the latest research to look at WHY some primary schools have experienced sharp dips in their inspection grade. What can school leaders and governors do to prevent this happening to them and maintain high performance? All new Heads and Principals By invitation New deputies and assistant heads NQTs and all those new to teaching in a church school RE co-ordinators Primary headteachers of those schools who have not already accessed this training Primary and secondary headteachers and senior leaders Primary and secondary headteachers and senior leaders Headteachers/ principals in church secondary schools/ academies Primary headteachers, governors and senior leaders Sam Dennis Members of the Education Team Sam Dennis Introduction from and input from Jane Lewis and Anne Lumb Tony Billingssuccessful leader of a church academy Andy Wolfe Led by Adrian Gray, a former HMI who, until recently, led on analysis and investigation for OFSTED

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES - SCHOOLS 2015-16 AUTUMN TERM Date & Venue Title & Time Description Suitability Facilitator Booking 21st October Primary Headteacher Network Meeting 1330-1530 Termly meeting to update headteachers on current issues Primary headteachers 22nd October RE Assessment Group Meeting 1615-1700 This will be the second meeting of the RE Assessment group. During the session we will consider alternative assessment processes already operating within schools. There will be an opportunity to discuss possible assessment strategies and to establish working partnerships with colleagues. Primary RE co-ordinators AND secondary Heads of RE 4th November South Wilford C of E Primary School This meeting is aimed at colleagues across the middle of the Diocese. It will be repeated in other locations later in the year. Primary RE Co-ordinators Network Meeting 1615-1800 These network meetings will address current issues in the teaching of RE, including further implementation of the new Agreed Syllabus, along with practical resources and ideas to use in the classroom. RE co-ordinators 10th November Exploring the Trinity in Primary Schools 0930-1530 100 An opportunity to explore ways in which schools can develop children s knowledge and understanding of the place of the Trinity through RE and Collective Worship Primary RE co-ordinators and headteachers 19th November Derbyshire Hotel Just off Junction 28 of the M1 Church School Leaders Conference 9.15-3.30 75 Vision, Values & Virtues Keynote speaker: Nigel Genders Headteachers and senior leadership teams governors, school chaplains, clergy with a church school and the Education Team Online tbc 24th November Secondary Heads of RE Network Meeting 0930-1200 This is a network meeting for all heads of RE in church schools, academies and affiliated schools Secondary Heads of RE 23rd November Being a Foundation Governor Monday 1900-2100 25 An important introduction for new church governors. Why is being a governor important and what does it involve? New foundation governors

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES - SCHOOLS 2015-16 SPRING TERM Date & Venue Title & Time Description Suitability Facilitator Booking 20th January 26h January Effective Learning for Outstanding Progress 0930-1530 NB 120 charge for all participants (not part of SLA) Headteacher Induction 0930-1230 Ofsted inspections place great emphasis on learning and progress of all pupils. This practical one-day course will help teachers ensure they understand how to improve learning and thus ensure progress. Induction session 2- Embedding Distinctiveness Headteachers and senior leaders, class teachers New headteachers and principals Cambridge Education 3rd February Maintaining a High Performing School-How to Avoid Going Down! Governor Training 1800-2000 25 With all the changes that keep happening with Ofsted and new accountability measures, it is easy for slippage to creep in. This training course uses the latest research to look at WHY some primary schools have experienced sharp dips in their inspection grade. What can school leaders and governors do to prevent this happening to them and maintain high performance? A shortened form for those who missed the full day course in the Autumn with an emphasis on how governors can ensure the long-term success of their school. Chairs of Governors, and all other interested governors Led by Adrian Gray, a former HMI who, until recently, led on analysis and investigation for OFSTED 4th February Venue to be confirmed Secondary Headteachers/ Principals Network Meeting 10.30-12.30 A network meeting for all headteachers/ principals in church secondary schools/ academies. Headteachers/ principals in church secondary schools/ academies 9th February Primary Headteacher Network Meeting 1330-1530 Termly meeting to update headteachers on current issues Primary headteachers Sam Dennis 9th February Primary RE Co-ordinators 1615-1800 These network meetings will address current issues in the teaching of RE, including further implementation of the new Agreed Syllabus, along with practical resources and ideas to use in the classroom. RE Co-ordinators

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES - SCHOOLS 2015-16 SPRING/SUMMER TERM Date & Venue Title & Time Description Suitability Facilitator Booking 11th February 2nd March Guided Reading 1: A Successful Approach for KS2 1330-1530 (First of two afternoons 100 for complete course) Assessment in RE: Life Beyond Levels 0930-1530 100 to be confirmed First session of a two-part course on targeted guided reading across key stage 2. The session will include lots of practical ideas to try in your own school before the follow-up session on 17th March A day to explore ways in which formative guidance enables children to know and understand what they need to do to improve in RE. There will be opportunities to discuss ways of incorporating this approach within the Agreed Syllabus for RE. Class teachers, key stage 2 leaders and literacy coordinators Primary RE Coordinators Secondary RE teachers Heather Rattenberry (NLE) and Debbie Gray Lowdham C of E Primary School Dilwyn Hunt- National RE consultant 8th March Being a Foundation Governor 1900-2100 25 An important introduction for new church school governors. Why is being a governor important and what does it involve? Foundation Governors, clergy 10th March 15th March Prayer Spaces in Schools 1000-1600 100 From Values to Virtues: Using the What if Learning? Approach to the Curriculum 0930-1230 50 Prayer Spaces In Schools enables students to explore faith and spirituality from a broadly Christian perspective in a safe, creative and interactive way. This workshop will explore how to run a prayer space with your local school, how prayer spaces have impacted the lives of young people in schools, and consider how you can come up with new prayer activities for prayer spaces. This session will provide an opportunity to engage with the idea of introducing What If Learning? to your school. This approach to the curriculum offers a faithfully Christian way of enhancing teaching and learning which embeds Christian values, nurtures Christian virtues and encourages character development. Primary & secondary heads, governors, clergy & lay church leaders, teachers with responsibility for collective worship/ spiritual development Headteachers Senior leaders and curriculum leaders in primary and secondary schools Catherine Clayton Prayer Spaces for Schools WIL Project Pilot school co-ordinator 17th March Guided Reading 2: A Successful Approach for KS2 1330-1530 (Second of two sessions) Second session of two part course on targeted guided reading across key stage 2. Class teachers, key stage 2 leaders And literacy coordinators Heather Rattenberry (NLE) and Debbie Gray Lowdham C of E Primary School

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES - SCHOOLS 2015-16 SUMMER TERM Date & Venue Title & Time Description Suitability Facilitator Booking 26th May Moving RE From Good to Outstanding 0930-1530 100 This day will explore a number of strategies to enable the teaching of RE to progress from good to outstanding. These will include enquiry based learning, theological enquiry, religious literacy and concepts Primary RE coordinators Primary headteachers 7th June l Being a Foundation Governor 1900-2100 25 An important introduction for new church school governors. Why is being a governor important and what does it involve? Foundation governors, clergy June 15th Secondary Heads of RE Network Meeting 0930-1200 This is a network meeting for all heads of RE in church schools, academies and affiliated schools Secondary Heads of RE 15th June Primary Headteacher Network Meeting 1330-1530 Termly meeting to update headteachers on current issues Primary headteachers Sam Dennis 16th June Worksop C of E Primary School S80 2LJ Primary RE Co-ordinators Network Meeting 1615-1800 These network meetings will address current issues in the teaching of RE, including further implementation of the new Agreed Syllabus, along with practical resources and ideas to use in the classroom. Primary RE coordinators 22nd June Headteacher Induction Part 3 0900-1200 Visit to a successful school tbc New headteachers Sam Dennis 23rd June Venue to be confirmed Secondary Headteachers/ Principals Network Meeting 10.30-12.30 A network meeting for all headteachers/ principals in church secondary schools/ academies. Headteachers/ principals in church secondary schools/ academies

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES - SCHOOLS 2015-16 - NETWORK MEETINGS Secondary headteachers/ principals network meetings These will take place as follows 8th October, Minster School 4th February, venue tbc 23rd June, venue tbc From 10.30am- 12.30, finishing with lunch Being a Foundation Governor These will take place on the following dates: Monday 23rd November 8th March 7th June 7.00-9.00pm at An important introduction for new church governors. Why is being a governor important and what does it involve? Primary Headteachers Network Meeting These will take place on the following dates: 21st October 9th February 15th June 1.30pm 3.30pm Termly meeting to update headteachers on current issues. All meetings are held at.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES - SCHOOLS 2015-16 - NETWORK MEETINGS Heads of RE network Meetings These will take place on the following dates: 24th November 2015 15th June 2016 9.30am-12noon This is a network meeting for all Heads of RE in C of E Schools, academies and affiliated schools. It provides an opportunity for Heads of RE to meet together to share good practice, network with one another, offer support to colleagues and be updated on current issues in RE, both nationally and locally, as they arise. All meetings are held at. School Chaplain Network Meetings These will take place on the following dates: 1st October 28th January 26th May All from 12 noon-2pm at RE co-ordinators network meetings These will take place as follows: 22nd October 2014, St John s C of E Primary School, Worksop 4.15pm -6pm 9th February, 2.30pm-4.15pm 16th June, Worksop Priory C of E Primary School 4.15pm-6pm These network meetings will address current issues in the teaching of RE, including preparation for the implementation of the new Nottinghamshire Agreed Syllabus for RE in September 2015 and practical resources and ideas to use in the classroom.

Service Level Agreement and training course fees The changing role of the DBE and the changing needs of schools and academies means we are constantly revising the Service Level Agreement. We currently offer 3 levels of support, aiming to keep costs as low as possible, as we are aware of the need to balance budgets in tough economic times. Bronze: all our schools receive some core services free of charge Silver: additional support Gold: enhanced level support With respect to training, the services offered are as follows: Bronze Silver Gold Access to network meetings for headteachers, NQTs, Re co-ordinators/heads of RE Ongoing and developing partnerships with LAs and National College on schools behalf Access to Resources Centre Discount on diocesan training events (25%) excluding Annual Leadership conference Free Foundation governor Induction training Two free twilight or short sessions from a member of the Education team chosen from list in SLA brochure Discount on diocesan training events (50%) excluding Annual Leadership Conference. 10% Discount on Annual Leadership Conference (two places per school) Free Foundation governor induction training Three free half day or long sessions from a member of the Education Team chosen from list in SLA brochure The capacity of our team has increased and we have also found some additional partners to enhance our offer. Please note the final deadline for membership is Friday 23rd October 2015 (October half term), after which we will charge schools the full cost for training courses.

Booking: To book a course or for further enquiries, please telephone the appropriate contact point in the right hand column of the events table. : Alison Jacobson : alisonj@southwell.anglican.org 01636 814504 Catriona Gundlach : catriona@southwell.anglican.org 01636 817232 Family Care 0115 960 3010 Charges: The majority of our training events for schools will be charged for each delegate. The rates are as follows: Twilight/evening 25 Half day 50 Full day 100 Cheques payable to: & Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance Other Courses: More courses are likely to appear during the year watch out for information, especially on our website: http://www.southwell.anglican.org/education, Westgate,, Notts,. Tel: 01636 814504 www.southwell.anglican.org/education