Details of Training for RE Curriculum Leaders in the Diocese of Ely
- All sessions will run Online, via Zoom, from 3.45-5.00pm unless otherwise stated.
- Sign up for the sessions online here: elydatabase.org/events/school
- For details and bookings for the InspiREd training, please email lucy.brock@elydiocese.org.
- For any further details about RE training, please email education@elydiocese.org.
Enrichment Days – Creative Prayer
Wednesday 9 October
This session is for Headteachers and RE leaders. Planning an enrichment day based on Creative Prayer.
Help! I’m an RE Leader
Tuesday 22 October
This session is for RE leaders, giving support on and exploring what SIAMS IQ6/7 means.
Understanding Christianity Refresher Session 1
Monday 11 November
Round 1 - This session is designed for schools who have the resource but there is a new RE Lead, new staff or staff needing more knowledge and understanding. It is fast paced and looking at the Christianity part of the RE curriculum. Attendees must come to all 3 sessions to get a full understanding of this resource.
The Autumn Conference
The Autumn Conference Thursday 14 November, Etheldreda House
Refreshments on arrival at 9.30am-9.45am for a 10am start. Morning session will explore Racial Justice with a focus on unconscious bias, including feedback on the work the Diocese have been doing on justice, equality, diversity and inclusion with schools and parishes.
Lunch provided from 12.30pm-1.15pm
Afternoon session starting at 1.30pm - 4pm In the afternoon Headteachers will attend for the Autumn Headteachers Conference, led by Jon Young, Diocesan Director of Education.
Understanding Christianity Refresher Session 2
Monday 18 November
Round 1 - This session is designed for schools who have the resource but there is a new RE Lead, new staff or staff needing more knowledge and understanding. It is fast paced and looking at the Christianity part of the RE curriculum. Attendees must come to all 3 sessions to get a full understanding of this resource.
Understanding Christianity Refresher Session 3
Monday 25 November
Round 1 - This session is designed for schools who have the resource but there is a new RE Lead, new staff or staff needing more knowledge and understanding. It is fast paced and looking at the Christianity part of the RE curriculum. Attendees must come to all 3 sessions to get a full understanding of this resource.
InspiREd Cohort 5 - Hope and Aspiration
Friday 29 November
Day five of the InspiREd paid training course, open to Cohort 5 members only.
RE Subject Knowledge: Hindu Dharma
Tuesday 3 December
This session is open to ALL teachers. Improve your teacher knowledge and understanding about Hindu Dharma.
RE Subject Knowledge: Buddhism
Tuesday 10 December
This session is open to ALL teachers. Improve your teacher knowledge and understanding about Buddhism.
Enrichment Days – Art
Monday 13 January
This session is for Headteachers and RE leaders. Planning an enrichment day based on Art.
InspiREd Cohort 6 - School and RE Leader Vision
Friday 24 January
New members wanted! Day one of the InspiREd paid training course, open to Cohort 6 members only.
RE Subject Knowledge: Sikhi
Tuesday 28 January
This session is open to ALL teachers. Improve your teacher knowledge and understanding about Sikhi.
Help! I’m an RE Leader
Thursday 6 February
This session is for RE leaders, giving support on monitoring and evaluation.
Christianity Core Concept: Salvation
Tuesday 11 February
This session is open to ALL teachers, and can also be run as a staff training session. Improve your teacher knowledge and understanding of the Christianity Core Concept of Salvation.
Headteachers Spring Conference
Thursday 6 March, Etheldreda House
Further details coming soon.
InspiREd Cohort 6 - Wisdom, Knowledge and Skills
Friday 7 March
New members wanted! Day two of the InspiREd paid training course, open to Cohort 6 members only.
RE Leaders Network Meeting
Tuesday 11 March
This session is for RE leaders. The agenda for each session is to be decided in response to current news and updates.
Collective Worship Leaders Network Meeting
Tuesday 18 March
This session is for Collective Worship Leaders and Church Clergy involved with schools. Each meeting will have a focus on: IQ3 SIAMS, Spiritual Flourishing, Guide to Greatness.
RE Leaders Conference
Thursday 3 April, 9.30am - 3.30pm, Etheldreda House
This session is for RE Leaders. More details coming soon.
InspiREd Cohort 6 - Dignity and Respect
Friday 25 April
New members wanted! Day three of the InspiREd paid training course, open to Cohort 6 members only.
Enrichment Days – Global Neighbours
Tuesday 29 April
This session is for Headteachers and RE leaders. Planning an enrichment day based on Global Neighbours.
SIAMS Pre-Inspection Meeting – Are you ready?
Wednesday 7 May, St Mary's Church, Ely
This session is for Headteachers, RE Leaders, Chair / Foundation Governors. A conference for all those with SIAMS inspections 2025-2026. Focus: Inspection framework, summary SEF preparation and support with the process
Collective Worship Leaders Network Meeting
Tuesday 20 May
This session is for Collective Worship Leaders and Church Clergy involved with schools. Each meeting will have a focus on: IQ3 SIAMS, Spiritual Flourishing, Guide to Greatness.
RE Leaders Network Meeting
Thursday 22 May
This session is for RE leaders. The agenda for each session is to be decided in response to current news and updates.
Understanding Christianity Refresher Session 1
Tuesday 10 June
Round 2 - This session is designed for schools who have the resource but there is a new RE Lead, new staff or staff needing more knowledge and understanding. It is fast paced and looking at the Christianity part of the RE curriculum. Attendees must come to all 3 sessions to get a full understanding of this resource.
Understanding Christianity Refresher Session 2
Tuesday 17 June
Round 2 - This session is designed for schools who have the resource but there is a new RE Lead, new staff or staff needing more knowledge and understanding. It is fast paced and looking at the Christianity part of the RE curriculum. Attendees must come to all 3 sessions to get a full understanding of this resource.
Understanding Christianity Refresher Session 3
Tuesday 24 June
Round 2 - This session is designed for schools who have the resource but there is a new RE Lead, new staff or staff needing more knowledge and understanding. It is fast paced and looking at the Christianity part of the RE curriculum. Attendees must come to all 3 sessions to get a full understanding of this resource.