The Education Team offer a series of training programmes and support to school staff and governors.
The Diocese of Ely is committed to investing in the continuing professional development of its staff team and governors, to help ensure that skills and knowledge are current and relevant. All training is offered free of charge unless otherwise specified.
A new exciting funded CPD opportunity for Church VA, VC schools and SATs
ACT’s Fully Funded CPD Programme for 2025: Empowering Schools, Inspiring Change
This funded offer is for all ACT Academies and Diocese of Ely Church Voluntary Aided and Voluntary Controlled Schools, including Single Academy Trusts.
We’re delighted to introduce ACT’s comprehensive CPD programme for 2025, developed in collaboration with the Diocese of Ely. This initiative offers an exceptional opportunity for schools across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, and Norfolk to access fully funded professional development, with the majority of the offer accessible at no cost to your school’s budget.
Further details, including session dates and booking instructions, will be shared with schools in the new year. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking CPD programme that embodies ACT’s belief in the power of collaboration to inspire meaningful change. Together, we can achieve excellence and make a lasting impact.
Training for RE Curriculum Leaders
Details of Training for RE Curriculum Leaders in the Diocese of Ely.
InspiREd Training
InspiREd is a subject leader development programme, which has a vision to inspire and enable those with responsibility for RE in being ‘strategic, impactful and flourishing leaders’.
The programme is aimed at leaders who want to develop their subject leadership skills to ensure it is strategic, has an impact on the whole school and is driven by the school’s distinctive Christian vision.
InspiREd is a paid training course only for applicants accepted.
Authorised Chaplaincy Assistant
The Diocese of Ely recognises that many people support the work of, and volunteer in, their local church school. Training to be an Authorised Chaplaincy Assistant (ACA) is the first stage of this process and will provide a basis for the development of the chaplaincy programme.
School Governance Training
Details of Training for School Governors in the Diocese of Ely.
A full list of training and events can be found here: Education Planner 24-25
