Thursday 29 January 2026 1.00pm – 4.00pm No cost to schools – for Governors and Trustees of CofE Schools. This is an introduction to the unique and privileged role governors and
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Welcome to the Diocesan Church School Family – Online drop in discussion sessions
Tuesday 6 January 2026 and Thursday 26 February 2026 4.00pm-5.00pm For Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and teachers new to Church schools. Enabling you to explore the ideas in online materials with Education Team
ILLUMINATE
For Headteachers and Guest Our Autumn, Spring and Summer termly training and update sessions called Illuminate for Church school leaders will take place via Zoom. As well as the latest
Governors Introduction to a Church School
For Governors and Trustees of CofE Schools This is an introduction to the unique and privileged role governors and trustees hold in Church schools. We will explore the different types
Message from Bishop Robert, 9 April 2024
It was over two decades ago that Lord Deering described our church schools as the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the Church of England. It is a sentiment with which I wholeheartedly agree and of which I am reminded at every opportunity I get to spend time in one of our 116 church schools in this diocese.
Bishop Robert’s Bulletin message – My connection to education and schools
Education and schools seem somehow to have always been a part of my life. With my parents involved in different ways in schools, it was what we talked about as
Minchinhampton School brings power to solar project
Minchinhampton School is powering towards net-zero with an innovative project to help plug the gap between its finances and its eco-friendly aspirations.
The Pop Box – developed with the team at the Diocese of Gloucester.
iSingPop presents the Pop Box, developed with the team at the Diocese of Gloucester.
Pioneer Ministry Blog: Bible and Big Bang – can they go together?
Engaging schools and congregations with big questions around science and faith Psalm 111:2 ESV: Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. This year
No one hungry at half term
Churches, communities and businesses in the Shurdington, Badgeworth and Witcombe areas have come together to ensure that all children in their parish have food and entertainment over the half term break.
Active Religious Education
Have you ever considered how sin, the trinity or the story of the good Samaritan can be taught using sport? No? Not many people have, especially in a school context
Running an art exhibition at your church: Case study – St Mary’s Church, Bibury
As an example of an art exhibition in a church, Paul Hobbs has written a report on a show of his at St Mary’s Church, Bibury. The exhibition was comprised
Handmade bird feeders for Coberley wildlife garden
Children at Coberley CofE Primary School used a grant from the Diocese of Gloucester’s Environment Fund to build bird feeders for the churchyard. The children worked with headteacher Andrew Milner
The Real Me
Working in partnership to create ways of helping children and young people explore their real value and identity. The Real Me: Messy Church resources now available
Letter to clergy about the Good Shepherd Project
Dear clergy, Nine life-sized sheep models are travelling around the 118 church schools in the Diocese of Gloucester over the next academic year, as part of the Good Shepherd Project. You
