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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

  • SIAMS

    SIAMS Workshop 2A and 2B

    Calendar28 January 2027 | 16 March 2027

    This one-day course enables school leaders and governors to learn more about inspection questions 3, 6 and 7 from the SIAMS framework. 

    SIAMS

    SIAMS Workshop 1A and 1B

    Calendar15 October 2026 | 3 December 2026

    This one-day course enables school leaders and governors to learn more about inspection questions 1 and 2 from the SIAMS framework. 

  • SIAMS

    SIAMS Workshop 3A and 3B

    Calendar20 May 2027 | 8 July 2027

    This one-day course enables school leaders and governors to learn more about inspection questions 4 and 5 from the SIAMS framework. 

    Career Development
    Leadership

    Lead & Flourish - Supporting new and experienced Heads stepping into Church of England school leadership

    Calendar24 September 2026 | 28 January 2027 | 29 April 2027

    Introduction to leadership in line with CofE guideline and SIAMS expectations for Headteachers and Heads of School.

  • Collective Worship
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    SIAMS

    New to Church Schools: Induction for All Staff

    Calendar25 September 2026

    This is a one-day course for anyone new to working in a church school. Delegates may include anyone from Early Career Teachers to Deputy Headteachers. Separate course for Headteachers and Head of Schools.  

    Collective Worship
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    Creative Approaches to Chaplaincy in Schools

    Calendar24 November 2026

    This one day course is for beginners to chaplaincy. It will help you explore what chaplaincy is and consider what creative, workable approaches could look like in your own school context—focusing on the ministry of presence, belonging, and being alongside pupils, staff and families. 

  • SIAMS

    SIAMS Workshop 2A and 2B

    Calendar28 January 2027 | 16 March 2027

    This one-day course enables school leaders and governors to learn more about inspection questions 3, 6 and 7 from the SIAMS framework. 

  • SIAMS

    SIAMS Workshop 1A and 1B

    Calendar15 October 2026 | 3 December 2026

    This one-day course enables school leaders and governors to learn more about inspection questions 1 and 2 from the SIAMS framework. 

  • SIAMS

    SIAMS Workshop 3A and 3B

    Calendar20 May 2027 | 8 July 2027

    This one-day course enables school leaders and governors to learn more about inspection questions 4 and 5 from the SIAMS framework. 

  • Career Development
    Leadership

    Lead & Flourish - Supporting new and experienced Heads stepping into Church of England school leadership

    Calendar24 September 2026 | 28 January 2027 | 29 April 2027

    Introduction to leadership in line with CofE guideline and SIAMS expectations for Headteachers and Heads of School.