This is a statutory body established under the Diocesan Boards of Education Measure 2021, with functions including the promotion of education consistent with the faith and practice of the Church of England, the promotion of religious education and religious worship in schools and academies, the promotion of church schools and academies in the diocese, and advice to school governors on any matter affecting church schools and academies.
The Board meets six times a year, at 5.30pm. Seven members, lay or clergy, not necessarily members of Synod, are elected to serve on the Board by Synod.
Membership: (2025 – 2027)
Chair: The Bishop of Bedford
Ex Officio: The Bishop of St Albans
Nominated by the Bishop: The Bishop of Bedford, the Archdeacon of Hertford, Diocesan Secretary, Ms P Kendall
Nominated by DBF:
Elected by Synod: The Reverend C Lowdon, the Reverend T Wilson, Mrs L Chapman, Mrs J Gant, Mrs D Marlow, Mrs L Pollard, Ms C Singh
Co-opted: The Reverend I Broschat
DBE Constitution
Dates of Meetings in 2026:
Thursday 22 January
Wednesday 18 March
Thursday 21 May
Wednesday 15 July
Thursday 24 September
Thursday 26 November
