Spiritual development is often something we “know when we see” — yet harder to define with confidence. Our Diocesan Spirituality Course offers space to explore what spirituality means for adults
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Pray For Schools
Do you pray for your child’s school? Are you a teacher, praying for your school? Come along and meet others who pray for our schools. The evening will provide an
Pupils lead efforts for Hatherop’s Big Build
Children at Hatherop Primary School have been backing a major fundraising campaign to improve their school buildings and create a new school hall.
Introduction to Church School Leadership
Wednesday 25 February 2026 2.00pm-5.00pm For new & aspiring deputy headteachers and aspiring headteachers. This is an opportunity to meet with other new and aspiring Church school leaders in the
Online RE Support Meetings
Monday 2 February 2026 and Monday 9 March 2026 4.00pm-5.00pm For RE subject leaders, RE teachers. During this academic year the new Gloucestershire Agreed Syllabus for RE is being rolled out. These online
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
Leadership award connects children and care homes
Children at Christ Church School in Cheltenham have been learning what it takes to be a great leader, completing the Archbishop of York’s Young Leader Award (AYLA). The qualities of
Six schools gather for ‘Experience Lent’ at All Saints’ Church
Over 140 children from six local primary schools gathered at Down Ampney C of E Primary School on Ash Wednesday this year for ‘Experience Lent’. Pupils from Ampney Crucis, Hatherop,
Cancelled – Helping Children Transition to Secondary School
This event is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Please contact Barrie if you would like some support with transitions. Helping Children Transition to Secondary School It’s a familiar story: you
Cancelled – Helping Children Transition to Secondary School
This event is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Please contact Barrie if you would like some support with transitions. Helping Children Transition to Secondary School It’s a familiar story: you
Pray for Schools – Forest of Dean
Mobilising Christians to support their school communities through prayer. Includes guest speakers, a time of prayer and networking for Christians, teachers, school staff, those involved with schools work and who
Pray for Schools – Forest of Dean
Mobilising Christians to support their school communities through prayer. Includes guest speakers, a time of prayer and networking for Christians, teachers, school staff, those involved with schools work and who
Pray for Schools – Forest of Dean
Mobilising Christians to support their school communities through prayer. Includes guest speakers, a time of prayer and networking for Christians, teachers, school staff, those involved with schools work and who
Bishop Rachel’s Christmas 2024 message to children and schools
This is a special Christmas message for all the children in the Diocese of Gloucester from Bishop Rachel. Teachers, Sunday club leaders, parents, foundation governors, clergy, Bishop’s Visitors to Schools,
Meet the School Trusts
For headteachers, chairs of governors, senior leaders An opportunity to meet individuals from within the family of School Trusts who work with our schools, make connections and find out about
Help! How can I prepare for SIAMS?
For Headteachers, governors and those who lead on the Christian character of the school including trust leaders This is a one day course, with lunch, for headteachers, governors and those
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
Welcome & Introduction to working in a Church School – ECT & new teachers
For Early Career Teachers and teachers new to church schools This is an opportunity to meet with Early Career Teachers (previously known as NQTs) from other Church schools as well
RE Hub Meeting
For RE leads across Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. Please see further information on the Religious Education page of our website, in the RE Hubs tab. NO COST to schools / participants
Exploring Academisation
For governors, trustees and headteachers of maintained Church Schools and SATs and headteachers. Other senior leaders are also welcome. An opportunity to find out more about the DBE strategy for
Meet the School Trusts
For headteachers, chairs of governors, senior leaders An opportunity to meet individuals from within the family of School Trusts who work with our schools, make connections and find out about
Net Zero Carbon push to get triple boost
An exciting new partnership between the dioceses of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester is set to give a boost to the region’s push for Net Zero Carbon by 2030. A team
Children, Youth and Families Blog: Annual Leaver’s Services at Gloucester Cathedral.
Lisa-Jayne, our Stewardship and Giving Advisor, shares her first experience of attending the annual Leaver’s Services at Gloucester Cathedral. What an unexpected joy it was to join colleagues from the
