RCDoW Sandbox

Secondary Online Course - New Senior Leaders in Charge of Catholic Life and Mission Induction
2023-09-25 15:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
Course Aim: To induct new senior teachers regarding the national and Diocesan expectations for Catholic Life and Mission

Content:
1. Engaging explanation about the national and diocese expectation for Catholic Life and Mission in schools
2. Shared expertise from an establish and outstanding senior leaders in charge of Catholic Life and Mission
3. Practical ideas about how to plan and effectively lead the Catholic Life and Mission of a Catholic secondary school

Target audience: New Senior Leaders in Charge of Catholic Life and Mission

Primary Day Course for New and Developing RECs
2023-09-22 09:30 - 15:30
Course Aim: The aim of this course is to enable newly appointed and developing Religious Education Coordinators to become more confident leading RE in the primary school using up to date guidance, resources and expectations.

Content:

To provide opportunities for new and developing RECs to network with colleagues and explore and clarify the roles and responsibilities of a primary Religious Education Coordinator.
To look at required records, documentation and systems for the monitoring and evaluation of Religious Education including support for the professional development of staff and how to resource the subject.
To ensure that delegates are familiar with the preparation for national inspection. To signpost to various resources, materials and courses to support with Classroom RE, Collective Worship and Catholic life & mission.

Target Audience: New and developing RECs in primary schools

Venue: London Jesuit Centre

Secondary - New Head of RE Induction Online Course
2023-09-21 13:00 - 16:00 | test venue, 21 Shepherds Close, Odstock, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4JF, United Kingdom
Course Aim: To induct new Heads of RE regarding the national and Diocesan expectations for RE.
Course Content:
1. Engaging explanation about the national and diocese expectation for RE
2. Shared expertise from an establish and outstanding Head of RE
3. Practical ideas about how to plan and effectively lead an RE Department in the context of a Catholic secondary school
Target Audience: New Heads of RE

Governors – Appointing Heads and Deputies Online Course
2023-09-19 18:00 - 19:30
Course Aim: To help Governors understand the processes in advertising and appointing for Senior Leadership roles
Content: Requirements for leadership in a Catholic School
Shortlisting
Planning the interview
Target Audience: Chairs of Governors and those on interview panels

Secondary - Understanding the Theology Online Course in Year 7 across Branch 1
2023-09-14 15:30 - 17:00
Session 1: Understanding the Theology – Year 7 Branch 1 / 14th September 2023
Online Session: 3.45pm to 5.00pm
Course Aim: To ensure non-specialist RE teachers understand the theology in Year 7 in Branch 1
Course Content:
1. Engaging explanation of the theology in Year 7 across Branch 1
2. Opportunities to ask questions to develop understanding of the Catholic beliefs and practices in Year 7 across Branch 1,
3. Practical suggestions for teaching Year 7 across Branch 1
Target Audience: Secondary non-specialist RE teachers

Primary and Secondary Online Courses: Developing Character Centred Education
2023-09-04 10:00 - 11:00
Course Aim: To inform and inspire whole staff to support and develop character centred education.
Course Content:
1. Engaging and inspiring explanation of character education
2. Opportunities for the whole staff discussion about the central virtues of their school
3. Practical ways to develop character education
Target Audience: All staff

Understanding the Theology - Year 7 across Branch 1,2 3, 4 5 and 6 CPD Package
2023-08-14 15:30 - 17:00
Session 1: Understanding the Theology – Year 7 Branch 1 / 14th September 2023
Session 2: Understanding the Theology – Year 7 Branch 2 / 10th October 2023
Session 3: Understanding the Theology – Year 7 Branch 3 / 12th December 2023
Session 4: Understanding the Theology – Year 7 Branch 4 / 6th February 2024
Session 5: Understanding the Theology – Year 7 Branch 5 / 11th March 2024
Session 5: Understanding the Theology – Year 7 Branch 6 / 16th May 2024
Online Sessions: 3.45pm to 5.00pm
Course Aim: To ensure non-specialist RE teachers understand the theology in Year 7 in Branch 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Course Content:
1. Engaging explanation of the theology in Year 7 across Branch 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
2. Opportunities to ask questions to develop understanding of the Catholic beliefs and practices in Year 7 across Branch 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
3. Practical suggestions for teaching Year 7 across Branch 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Target Audience: Secondary non-specialist RE teachers

Governors - New Vice and Chair of Governor Online Training Course (2 Sessions / 3rd and 5th July)
2023-07-07 00:00
Course Aim: The AIM of this course is to provide new Chairs of Governors (and others) in Catholic schools with the knowledge and expertise to manage this important role with confidence
Course Content: A reminder of the three core functions and six key features of effective governance of a Catholic school.
The key responsibilities of the Chair of Governors in a Catholic school including:
– Ensuring effective functioning of the board and strategic focus– Setting expectations
Providing leadership & direction– Working as an effective team– Key relationships including Headteacher, Diocese, Local Authority and Trust
Knowing how to drive improvement in your board so that your board can drive improvement in your school.
Target Audience: Newly appointed / Inexperienced Chairs, Vice-Chairs, Co-Chairs, Committee Chairs and those who aspire to become Chairs of Governors.
