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Promoting life in all its fullness through education across Essex and East London

Welcome to Chelmsford Diocesan Board of Education

Our 138 Church of England schools educate thousands of pupils each day. It's our priviledge to lead, equip and encourage them as we serve and support education across our diverse diocese in Essex and East London.

Our commitment is for children and young people to flourish and have a life-enhancing encounter with the Christian faith and Jesus Christ.

The Chelmsford Diocese Board of Education is dedicated to providing excellent training, advice and resources to our whole family of schools and their leaders, teachers, support staff, governors and chaplains.

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Our Schools

We support 139 richly diverse Church Schools across the diocese. From the inner-city boroughs of East London, to rural villages within the Essex countryside.

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Training and Events

Our training is carefully designed to support many areas of school life including school improvement, Christian distinctiveness, Governance and SIAMs preparation.

We offer course relevant to headteachers, subject leaders, teaching staff and governors working in schools across the Diocese.

See all our training and events

  • Governance
    Leadership

    Coping with Bereavement in the school setting

    Calendar5 June 2025

    This 2 hour course, in real life, aims to help teachers, staff and leaders to cope, when supporting all the school community during and after a bereavement. It will also look at supporting the wellbeing of the staff, so that they are resilient when supporting others, over a long period of time.  

    Events

    School Leaders Reflection Day: ‘Truth & Love in Leadership’

    Calendar24 June 2025

    On the 24th June 2025, we are hosting this reflection day designed to support Church leaders in sustaining a leadership that embodies both truth and love.

  • Events

    Ministers Conference Strengthening Church School Partnerships for Flourishing Communities

    Calendar26 June 2025

    Join us for an inspiring day of learning, collaboration and practical insights to enhance relationships with schools. Experience the power of child-led worship with I-Sing POP, explore the Church of England’s ‘Flourishing for All’ anti-bullying guidance, and gain valuable lessons from the Diocese of Guildford on nurturing spiritual development in children. 

    Governance
    Leadership

    Good CE Governance

    Calendar4 February 2025 | 1 May 2025

    The new governor will discover the principles and practices of being a governor in a Church of England School.  Understanding the church context and the importance of the Church of England's Vision for Education and governance in a school with a religious foundation will enable better engagement.  Plenty of tips and ideas will equip you with your role will be explained, and an online Learning Page with resources will be available after the session.  This is a required course for Foundation Governors, and others, including more experienced governors, are also welcome.

  • Governance
    SIAMS

    SIAMS Workshop

    Calendar8 May 2025

    These workshops will help school leaders and governors to prepare for a SIAMS inspection.

    Governance
    SIAMS

    SIAMS For All Governors

    Calendar12 February 2025 | 13 February 2025 | 9 May 2025 | 16 May 2025

    If your school is on the list for Inspection this course will give you an overview of the Framework, the process of the inspection and how to develop your approach. 

  • Governance
    Leadership

    Coping with Bereavement in the school setting

    Calendar5 June 2025

    This 2 hour course, in real life, aims to help teachers, staff and leaders to cope, when supporting all the school community during and after a bereavement. It will also look at supporting the wellbeing of the staff, so that they are resilient when supporting others, over a long period of time.  

  • Events

    School Leaders Reflection Day: ‘Truth & Love in Leadership’

    Calendar24 June 2025

    On the 24th June 2025, we are hosting this reflection day designed to support Church leaders in sustaining a leadership that embodies both truth and love.

  • Events

    Ministers Conference Strengthening Church School Partnerships for Flourishing Communities

    Calendar26 June 2025

    Join us for an inspiring day of learning, collaboration and practical insights to enhance relationships with schools. Experience the power of child-led worship with I-Sing POP, explore the Church of England’s ‘Flourishing for All’ anti-bullying guidance, and gain valuable lessons from the Diocese of Guildford on nurturing spiritual development in children. 

  • Governance
    Leadership

    Good CE Governance

    Calendar4 February 2025 | 1 May 2025

    The new governor will discover the principles and practices of being a governor in a Church of England School.  Understanding the church context and the importance of the Church of England's Vision for Education and governance in a school with a religious foundation will enable better engagement.  Plenty of tips and ideas will equip you with your role will be explained, and an online Learning Page with resources will be available after the session.  This is a required course for Foundation Governors, and others, including more experienced governors, are also welcome.