Training and Development for Schools
The Schools Team run a wide variety of courses for school leaders, teachers, governors, clergy and other school stakeholders throughout the year.
The programme is delivered by members of the Schools Team and high-quality external speakers and providers.
It enables us to provide not only CPD opportunities and technical expertise but time out of school, to develop or strengthen spirituality, to think, obtain support and communicate with peers.
To see the full schedule of events organised during the 2026/27 academic year, please refer to our Training and Development Programme 2026-27
Autumn Term 2026
| Training | Booking Link | Date | Time | Cost | Facilitator | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Safeguarding for Governors | https://forms.office.com/e/eNqxMC5raE | 10/09/2026 | 7:30-9pm | £30 (£15 for SLA members) | Lizzie Jeanes | Zoom (online) |
| Ofsted Update Briefing for Senior Leaders | https://forms.office.com/e/02pV2jKi9q | 11/09/2026 | 1:30-2:30pm | £40 (£15 for SLA members) | Lizzie Jeanes | Zoom (online) |
| Ofsted for Governors | https://forms.office.com/e/zkhT5v7WUa | 14/09/2026 | 7:30-8:30pm | £40 (£15 for SLA members) | Lizzie Jeanes | Zoom (online) |
| New Headteacher Welcome and Briefing | https://forms.office.com/e/zW2Fui4Jnf | 17/09/2026 | 9am-12pm | £30 (£15 for SLA members) | Schools Team | Jordan's Mill, Biggleswade |
| Academy Trust Handbook Briefing | https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/L8jB4mBzxE | 15/09/2026 | 8:30-9:30am | £35 per person (5 free places, then £10 per person for SLA Members) | Peter Tompkins (TSO Education) | Zoom (online) |
| Help! I'm the New RE Leader | https://forms.office.com/e/VQCpQ33rP1 | 23/09/2026 | 4-6pm | (5 free places, then £10 per person for SLA Members) | Lizzie Jeanes | Zoom (online) |
| Academy Trust Handbook Briefing (repeat of training on 22/09) | https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/NaUYmvKMzV | 24/09/2026 | 6:30-7:30pm | £35 per person (5 free places, then £10 per person for SLA Members) | Peter Tompkins (TSO Education) | Zoom (online) |
| Headteacher Conference | https://forms.office.com/e/EwwX54MpJX | 29/09/2026 | 9am-3:30pm | £150 (£75 for SLA members) | Schools Team | Putteridge Bury Conference Center |
| Secondary Headteacher Network | https://forms.office.com/e/6kL1YpgxnS | 01/10/2026 | 10-11am | Free exclusive to SLA members | Duncan Gauld, Charlotte Johnson and Lizzie Jeanes | Zoom (online) |
| Strategic Safeguarding for Governors | https://forms.office.com/e/92Mrbi6shp | 05/10/2026 | 7:30-9pm | £30 (£15 for SLA members) | Lizzie Jeanes | Zoom (online) |
| VA Schools Business Manager Network | https://forms.office.com/e/59HjaX3F3K | 06/10/2026 | 6-7:30pm | Free exclusive to SLA members | Ruth Garman | Zoom (online) |
| Complaints and Mediation Training | https://forms.office.com/e/hDNpNiCeMx | 07/10/2026 | 9:30am-3pm | £75 (£35 for SLA Members) | Carole Connelley | Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine |
| Chair of Governor Network | https://forms.office.com/e/9uDy5Y9jJU | 08/10/2026 | 10-11am | Free exclusive to SLA members | Simon Cotton (consultant) | Zoom (online) |
| A Spiritually Flourishing School: spirituality across curriculum,collective worship and schoolculture | https://forms.office.com/e/1DrR0AVPUA | 15/10/2026 | 9:30am-12pm | £40 (£20 for SLA members) | Ryan Parker | Zoom (online) |
| Governor Development: Seeking Assurances about the Budged and School Finances | https://forms.office.com/e/NvfHviCbkN | 21/10/2026 | 7-8pm | £30 (£10 for SLA members) | Peter Tompkins (TSO Education) | Zoom (online) |
| SIAMS for School Leaders | https://forms.office.com/e/xCggCkynzj | 22/10/2026 | 10am-3pm | £75 (£30 for SLA Members) | Ryan Parker and Lizzie Jeanes | Zoom (online) |
| Emmanuel Resource Induction | https://forms.office.com/e/XBebDTG5gQ | 03/11/2026 | 4-5:15pm | £200 per school (£100 for SLA members) | Ryan Parker | Zoom (online) |
| Principles and Practice of High Quality RE in Church Schools | https://forms.office.com/e/jJEcR503HY | 05/11/2026 | 10am-12pm | £30 (£15 for SLA members) | Ryan Parker | Zoom (online) |
| Collective Worship Training 1: Foundations | https://forms.office.com/e/KH3N9Qv43n | 10/11/2026 | 10am-3pm | £75 (£30 for SLA members) | Ryan Parker | Zoom (online) |
| SIAMS for Governors | https://forms.office.com/e/7dGXec9QGi | 12/11/26 | 7:30-9pm | £30 (£15 for SLA members) | Ryan Parker | Zoom (online) |
| Understanding Christianity Day 1 | https://forms.office.com/e/syHn6Fp1Kh | 17/11/2026, 24/11/2026, 1/12/2026 | All sessions: 4-5:30pm | £75 (£30 for SLA members) | Ryan Parker | Zoom (online) |
| Ministry in Schools Network | https://forms.office.com/e/g7VX5nyjat | 18/11/2026 | 10-11:30am | free | Schools Team | Zoom (online) |
| RE Leader Network | https://forms.office.com/e/Z3BkRhYyB9 | 19/11/2026 | 4-5pm | Free exclusive to SLA members | Ryan Parker | Zoom (online) |
| Ofsted for Governos | https://forms.office.com/e/6a4BrLQKxn | 26/11/26 | Lizzie Jeanes£40 (£15 for SLA members) | Zoom (online) | ||
| Supporting Students as Agents of ChangeRyan Parker£40 (£20 for SLA members) | https://forms.office.com/e/M82KuUiAEg | 03/12/26 | 9:30am-12pm | £40 (£20 for SLA members) | Ryan Parker | Zoom (online) |
Spring Term 2027
| Offer | Booking Link | Date | Time | Cost | Facilitator | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Safeguarding for Governors | https://forms.office.com/e/6ZM8W4Wx13 | 18/01/2027 | 7:30-9pm | £30 (£15 for SLA members) | Lizzie Jeanes (School Effectiveness Lead) | Zoom (online) |
| Collective Worship Training 2: Going Deeper | https://forms.office.com/e/ivUnHGMVgm | 19/01/2027 | 10am-3pm | £75 (£35 for SLA members) | Ryan Parker (RE and Christian Ethos Adviser) | Zoom (online) |
| Headteacher Network Breakfast | https://forms.office.com/e/tyZs8zRTzC | 20/01/2027 | 8:30-10:30am | Free exclusive for SLA members | The Schools Team | Focolare Centre, Welwyn Garden City |
| Headteacher Finance Training | https://forms.office.com/e/8Tym29SxHH | 21/01/27 and 04/02/27 | 1-2pm | £25 (Free for SLA members) | Peter Tompkins (TSO Education) | Zoom (online) |
| RE and Collective Worship Briefing | https://forms.office.com/e/LxSCaCu3B0 | 26/01/2027 | 10am-12pm | £35 (Free for SLA members) | Ryan Parker (RE and Christian Ethos Adviser) | Zoom (online) |
| Chair of Governors Network | https://forms.office.com/e/a0mNs7p67W | 27/01/2027 | 8:30-9:30am | Free exclusive for SLA members | Andrew Read (consultant) | Zoom (online) |
| VA School Business Managers Network | https://forms.office.com/e/VBxx7Lt9Mc | 02/02/2027 | 10am-11am | Free exclusive for SLA members | Ruth Garman (School Buildings Officer) | Zoom (online) |
| RE Leader Network | https://forms.office.com/e/VmhH5DkCSU | 03/02/2027 | 4-5pm | Free exclusive for SLA members | Ryan Parker (RE and Christian Ethos Adviser) | Zoom (online) |
| Ofsted for Governors | https://forms.office.com/e/WSSiE7dXVf | 04/02/2027 | 7:30-9pm | £40 (£15 for SLA members) | Lizzie Jeanes (School Effectiveness Lead) | Zoom |
| Ministry in/with Schools Network | https://forms.office.com/e/azgsWRsTZk | 25/02/2027 | 10-11:30am | Free | Schools Team | Zoom (online) |
| Senior Leaders Residential Retreat | Please contact schoolstd@stalbans.anglican.org to enquire about availability | 03/03/2027-05/03/2027 | £250 | Schools Team | Highgate House, Northamptonshire | |
| SIAMS for Governors | https://forms.office.com/e/RSUGepS2E9 | 10/03/2027 | 7:30-9pm | £30 (£15 for SLA members) | Lizzie Jeanes (School Effectiveness Lead) and Ryan Parker (RE and Christian Ethos Adviser) | Zoom (online) |
Summer Term 2027
| Training | Booking Link | Date | Time | Cost | Facilitator | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding Christianity Day 1 | https://forms.office.com/e/b4VjDvbUAt | 20/04/27 | 9:30am-3pm | £75 (£30 for SLA members) | Ryan Parker | Focolare Centre, Welwyn Garden City |
| Supporting students as agents of change | https://forms.office.com/e/8QmzNkTiMJ | 22/04/27 | 9:30am-12pm | £40 (£20 for SLA members) | Ryan Parker | Zoom (online) |
| Emmanuel Resource Induction | https://forms.office.com/e/tU6tCq0KDJ | 22/04/27 | 4-5:15pm | £200 (£100 for SLA members) | Ryan Parker | Zoom (online) |
| Complaints and Mediation Training | https://forms.office.com/e/Sb6MAbyVd4 | 29/04/27 | 7:30-8:30pm | £75 (£35 for SLA members) | Carole Connelley | Zoom (online) |
| RE Leader Network | https://forms.office.com/e/XBikfde9SS | 04/05/2027 | 4pm-5pm | Free, exclusive for SLA members | Ryan parker | Zoom (online) |
| Chair of Governors Network | https://forms.office.com/e/59QrVARVBE | 05/05/2027 | 8:30-9:30am | Free, exclusive for SLA members | TBC | Zoom (online) |
| SIAMS for School Leaders | https://forms.office.com/e/AP6fAtL7w3 | 17/06/2027 | 10am-3pm | £75 (£30 for SLA members) | Lizzie Jeanes and Ryan Parker | Zoom (online) |
| Secondary Headteacher Network | https://forms.office.com/e/zzreExWFSp | 13/05/2027 | 10am-3pm | Free, exclusive for SLA members | Duncan Gauld, Charlotte Johnson and Lizzie Jeanes | Zoom (online) |
| Headteacher Network Breakfast | https://forms.office.com/e/hrUzxDMJiD | 19/05/27 | 8:30-10:30am | Free, exclusive for SLA members | Schools Team | Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine |
| Collective Worship 1: Foundations | https://forms.office.com/e/cBMYnMieCT | 25/05/2027 | 4pm-5pm | £15 (Free for SLA members) | Ryan Parker (RE and Christian Ethos Adviser) | Zoom (online) |
| Ministry in/with Schools Network Breakfast | https://forms.office.com/e/Dd6ekV7ZNL | 10/06/2027 | 8:30-10:30am | Free, exclusive for SLA members | Schools Team | The Focolare Centre, Welwyn Garden City |
| SIAMS for Governors | https://forms.office.com/e/KaKTPu4vXd | 11/06/2027 | 8:45am-11am | £30 (£15 for SLA members) | Lizzie Jeanes and Ryan Parker | Zoom (online) |
| VA School Business Managers Network | https://forms.office.com/e/TpD343H6z0 | 15/06/2027 | 10am-11am | £15 (Free for SLA members) | Ruth Garman | Zoom (online) |
| A Spiritually Flourishing School: spirituality across curriculum,collective worship and schoolculture | https://forms.office.com/e/6W4WufXnpK | 16/06/2027 | 9:30am-12pm | £40 (£20 for SLA members) | Ryan Parker | Zoom (online) |
| Flourishing People: a developmental growth strategyfor appraisal | https://forms.office.com/e/KBnuG9kizT | 22/06/2027 | 10-11am | £30 (£15 for SLA members) | Duncan Gauld | Zoom (online) |
| Principles and Practice of High Quality RE | https://forms.office.com/e/FfHV77P7ak | 23/06/2027 | 10am-12pm | £30 (£15 for SLA members) | Ryan Parker | Zoom (online) |
To book onto a course, please use the booking form links provided in the Training and Development Programme brochure or in the tables.
For further details, please contact schoolstd@stalbans.anglican.org.
Where a delegate is unable to attend, 12 hours’ notice of cancellation must be given to allow a refund to be made for Zoom events, and 72 hours’ notice for in-person events.
Please do not send payment in advance – an invoice will be issued.
If you have a particular need for a course which is not mentioned here, please do get in touch – we may be able to help.
Contact the Schools Team on Training and Development opportunities
To discuss training and other events organised by the Schools Team, or to book a place for any of our courses, please contact Hannah Churchill on schoolstd@stalbans.anglican.org or call 01727 818 171.