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Welcome to church schools in the Diocese of Derby.

Young people are key members of our churches and our local communities.

Their energies, opinions and commitment to serve are invaluable resources that many churches in our diocese are fortunate to enjoy. 

Please click below for Derby Diocesan Board of Education Guidance for

Headteachers, Governors & Clergy in Church Schools and Academies 

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Derby Diocesan Board of Education

This website gives you relevant news about the Diocesan Board of Education (DBE) and our church school family

Events

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Newsletters

Our newsletters are issued every month.

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Schools

Schools

Providing advice and support for the 111 church schools in the diocese

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Governance

Governance

Providing advice & guidance on the appointment of foundation governors & recruitment of Head Teachers

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Collective Worship

Collective Worship

Providing training and resources for schools and RE subject leaders

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Diocesan Director of Education

July 17, 2023
Announcement: The Bishop of Derby and Bishop of Repton announced that Canon Carolyn Lewis will continue to serve in her role as Diocesan Director of Education from September 2023.  They
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St Philip’s Centre

April 3, 2023
Based in North Leicester offer programmes including workshops, faith assemblies and full-day roadshows as well as a suite of e-programmes which can be delivered remotely.  For more details, see HERE.
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POP UK – Book for next academic year

July 27, 2022
Bookings for 2022/2023: now being taken for next academic year.  For more details and to make a booking, go to the POP UK website.
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Schools White Paper

March 28, 2022
MAT Strategy Update: The Department for Education has today published a White Paper: ‘Opportunity for all: strong schools with great teachers for your child’. In light of the key messages
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Thy Kingdom Come 2022

March 25, 2022
Platinum Jubilee: To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee and as part of Thy Kingdom Come 2022, the Church of England Education office has 500,000 free storybooks for primary school children. This
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Growing Faith Roles

March 25, 2022
Vacancies: The Church of England has 2 vacancies in the Growing Faith team.  Please click on the links below for more details. Growing Faith Programmes Lead – Pathways | Pathways
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Easter Workshop

March 10, 2022
1 day enrichment workshop: Follow the link for information on the workshop Easter in a Day!
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Way Maker – Free Lent Resources

February 11, 2022
Available from ABYYT: With 6 weeks of content, Way Maker takes pupils on a journey through Lent, reflecting on Jesus’ ministry and his example of being a ‘Way Maker’ and serving others. The
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Free Walk Through the Bible

February 8, 2022
Free programme to support the delivery of Understanding Christianity: The programme, run by “Walk through the Bible” covers the key stories of both Old and New Testaments and is aimed
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Free Easter Resources

February 8, 2022
Helping children understand Easter with PopUK: Follow the link to access free resources for the Easter story –  Palm Sunday, Good Friday & Easter Sunday THREE FREE RESOURCES (popuk.org)
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