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2021 - 2022
CONTINUING
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT AND
FORMATION PROGRAMME
2021 - 2022
FOREWORD
The Continuing Professional Development and
Formation Programme 2021 - 2022 provides a range of
opportunities for those leading, working in and governing
our diocesan schools.
We aim to provide professional development that will
enable staff and governors to better serve the mission of
the Church through their role in education. Opportunities
for personal formation are an integral part of this.
I hope that staff and governors will take full advantage of
the opportunities on offer.
Deborah Fox
Director of Education
‘I am among you as one
who serves’
Luke 22:27
Foreword
Mission Statement
‘I am among you as one who serves’
Luke 22:27
The Diocesan Department for Education:
• assists the Bishop to ensure the promotion, preservation, protection and future development of
Catholic education within the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle;
• is committed to education and formation as a lifelong process;
• is there to support those involved in education; to address current and future needs and faithfully
express and promote the Church’s pastoral mission in education;
• works collaboratively and in active consultation, in accordance with Church teaching, both with
those who are involved professionally with our Diocesan schools and those whose contribution is
a voluntary commitment.
We will do this by:
• assisting the Bishop in discharging his responsibilities for all diocesan schools;
• articulating confidently and clearly our Diocesan vision of Catholic education which has Christ at
the centre;
• providing a high quality service to all members of our school communities, incorporating both
support and challenge, to enable them to fulfil this mission;
• supporting our schools in delivering the highest quality Religious Education, Prayer and Liturgy and
Catholic Life through providing a range of courses and formation opportunities for those working in
and governing our schools;
• ensuring that our schools are at least as academically distinguished as that in other schools of the
area (Canon 806);
• maintaining strong partnerships with the Diocesan family of schools and with the wider educational
community;
• collaborating with curial departments and partnerships;
• liaising and consulting with national and local public bodies, the CES and church agencies to
promote, manage and protect Catholic education throughout the Diocese.
Table of Contents School Leaders Primary Headteachers ………………………………………………………………………… 1 Secondary Headteachers …………………………………………………………………….. 2 New permanent and acting Headteachers/Heads of School……………………………… 3 Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and Clergy Conference……………………………… 5 Diocesan Inspection Training…………………………………………………………………. 6 Admissions and Appeals Training……………………………………………………………. 7 New permanent and acting Deputy Headteachers…………………….............................. 8 Retreats for Senior Leaders…………………………………………………………………… 9 Governor/Director Termly Briefings ………………………………..………………………… 10 Governor/Director Training…………………………………………………………………….. 11 New Governors…………………………………………………………………………………. 12 Aspiring School Leaders Primary Aspiring Leadership Programme…………………………………………………… 14 Aspiring Primary Headteachers………………………………………………………………. 15 Aspiring Primary Deputy Headteachers……………………………………………………… 17 Growing Our Own Primary Leaders………………………………………………………….. 19 Secondary Aspiring Leadership Programme………………………………………………… 22 Growing Our Own Secondary Leaders………………………………………………………. 23 National Catholic Senior Leadership Programme………………………………………….. 25
New to Catholic Education Catholic Early Careers Programme………………………………………………………….. 27 Foundation Stones…………………………………………………………………………….. 29 Primary Religious Education Primary RE Coordinators …………………………………………………………………….. 31 Teacher subject knowledge in RE…………………………………………………………… 34 Support Staff in Primary Schools ……………………………..…………………………….. 36 Prayer Life of the School………………………………………………………………...……. 37 Sacramental Preparation…………………………………………………………………….. 38 Secondary Religious Education Secondary CPD Options…………………………………………………………………….… 41 Key Stage Three Coordinators…………………………………………………………….…. 43 Heads of Religious Education ………………………………………………………….……. 44 RE Conference ………………………………………………………………………………… 45 Heads of Sixth Form…………………………………………………………………………… 46 Chaplaincy Chaplains’ Retreat……………………………………………………………………………… 48 Primary Chaplains’ Meetings ………………………………………………………………… 49 Secondary Chaplains’ Meeting……………………………………………………………….. 50
Booking and Venue Information Booking Information……………………………………………………………………………. 51 Venue Information……………………………………………………………………………… 52 Booking Forms ………………………………………………………………………………… 54
School Leaders
Primary Headteachers
Hears
An opportunity for all headteachers (or their representative) to meet with the Director and
Deputy Director of Education
Update for headteachers on current issues
An opportunity for headteachers to raise questions and concerns
A forum for the sharing of good practice
Primary Headteacher Meetings
Autumn Term Headteacher Meetings
Date: Tuesday 5 October 2021 Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Venue: The Marriott Hotel, MetroCentre
Date: Wednesday 6 October 2021 Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Venue: The Durham Centre, Belmont
Spring Term Headteacher Meetings
Date: Tuesday 1 February 2022 Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Venue: The Marriott Hotel, MetroCentre
Date: Wednesday 2 February 2022 Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Venue: The Durham Centre, Belmont
Summer Term Headteacher Meetings
Date: Tuesday 17 May 2022 Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Venue: The Marriott Hotel, MetroCentre
Date: Wednesday 18 May 2022 Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Venue: The Durham Centre, Belmont
Please note, there is no cost to attend these sessions but booking is essential for
organisational requirements.
Page 1Secondary Headteachers
Secondary Headteacher Meetings
Autumn Term Headteacher Meeting
Date: Thursday 7 October 2021 Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Venue: The Durham Centre, Belmont
Spring Term Headteacher Meeting
Date: Thursday 3 February 2022 Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Venue: The Durham Centre, Belmont
Summer Term Headteacher Meeting
Date: Thursday 19 May 2022 Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Venue: The Durham Centre, Belmont
Please note, there is no cost to attend these sessions but booking is essential for
organisational requirements.
Page 2New Permanent and
New
Acting Headteachers
Headteachers/Heads of School
As well as termly diocesan headteacher meetings, there are planned opportunities for new
headteachers to meet with diocesan officers. New headteachers and heads of school are warmly
invited to attend all six sessions to receive support in their new role.
Welcome day for all new permanent and acting headteachers/heads of primary and
secondary schools
Date: Friday 17 September 2021 Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Venue: The County Hotel, Newcastle
Cost: no cost Book: Booking by invitation
New headteachers are welcomed to their role. Mass will be celebrated at St Mary's Cathedral at
12.05pm.
• The role of the headteacher in a Catholic school
• Support available from the Diocesan Department for Education
• Catholic schools: the legal differences
Session Two: Admissions and Appeals
Date: Wednesday 29 September 2021 Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm Venue: virtual
Cost: no cost Book: Booking by invitation
• Admissions Code
• Diocesan Admissions Guidance
• Admissions’ appeals process
• Presenting a statement of Case
Session Three: Governance
Date: Wednesday 20 October 2021 Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm Venue: virtual
Cost: no cost Book: Booking by invitation
• Statutory responsibilities of governors and academy directors
• Role of foundation governors
• Working effectively with governors
Page 3New Permanent and
ActingNew Headteachers
Headteacher/Heads of School
Cont.
Session Four: PSHE/RSE
Date: Tuesday 23 November 2021 Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm Venue: virtual
Cost: no cost Book: Booking by invitation
• Model Diocesan policies
• PSHE Curriculum Framework
• RSHE Framework
• Parental right of withdrawal
Session Five: Diocesan Inspection
Date: Wednesday 26 January 2022 Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm Venue: virtual
Cost: no cost Book: Booking by invitation
• Overview of current Diocesan inspection framework
• National Catholic Schools’ Inspection Framework
• Preparing for inspection
Session Six: Retreat
Date: Thursday 31 March - Friday 1 April 2022 Time: 3.00pm (Thursday) – 3.30pm (Friday)
Venue: Solberge Hall, Northallerton Book: Booking by invitation
Cost: £250
• For those new to headship, an opportunity to reflect on their role as a faith and spiritual
leader on this led retreat.
Page 4Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher
and Clergy
and Clergy Conference
Conference
This annual conference provides an opportunity for headteachers, deputy headteachers and
members of the clergy to meet together for discussion, reflection, social time and Mass. The principal
speaker this year is David Wells. Further details about the conference will be shared nearer the date.
For: All headteachers, deputy headteachers Venue: The Hilton Hotel, Gateshead
and clergy
Dates: Thursday 4 - Friday 5 November 2021
Cost:
Time: 3.00pm (Thursday) - 2.00pm (Friday)
Residential: £300
Non-Residential: £150 Book: Please complete the booking form (p. 54)
Non-residential with evening meal: £180
Day One
3.00pm Welcome / Opening Liturgy
3.30pm Session One
4.30pm Break
5.00pm Session Two
6.00pm Closing Comments and Evening Prayer
6.30pm Bar
7.30pm Dinner
Day Two
9.00am Refreshments
9.45am Morning Prayer
10.00am Session Three
11.00am Closing Comments
11.15am Break
11.45am Coaches to the Cathedral for Mass
12.05pm Mass at Cathedral (followed by coach transport back to hotel)
1.15pm Lunch at hotel
2.00pm Depart
Page 5Diocesan Inspection
Training
Primary and Secondary
Content:
This day will provide the opportunity to find out more about the new National Framework for
Catholic School Inspection that will be introduced from September 2022. The new framework will
be shared in detail and guidance will be given on preparing for inspection.
For: headteachers, deputy headteachers, RE curriculum leaders and foundation governors responsible
for Religious Education, Prayer and Liturgy and Catholic Life.
North South
Tuesday 29 March 2022 Wednesday 30 March 2022
9.30am - 3.30pm 9.30am - 3.30pm
Marriott Hotel, MetroCentre The Durham Centre, Belmont
Cost: £70
Page 6Admissions and Appeals
Training
Primary and Secondary
Content:
Admission legislation is complex and changes regularly. For academies, the admission authority is
the Catholic Education Trust. For voluntary aided schools, the admission authority is the school
governing body. It is important that those dealing with the admission process on behalf of the
admission authority have an up-to-date understanding of admission and appeal processes.
For: headteachers, deputy headteachers, all staff who deal with admissions, directors, chairs
of governors, and governors who serve on admission committees.
Date: Wednesday 12 January 2022
Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Venue: virtual
Cost: £30
Page 7New Permanent and Acting Deputy
Headteachers
Welcome day for all new permanent and acting deputy headteachers
Primary and Secondary
Content:
• The role of the deputy headteacher in a Catholic school
• Support available from the Diocesan Department for Education
• Why have Catholic schools?
• Current issues: the implications for Catholic schools
• Nurturing the Catholic ethos
• Being the critical link
• Mass at the Cathedral
For: new deputy headteachers of Catholic primary and secondary schools
Date: Thursday 23 September 2021
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Venue: The County Hotel, Newcastle
Book: Booking by invitation
Cost: no cost
Page 8Retreats for Senior Leaders
Retreat opportunities will be planned for school leaders and will be shared with schools during the
academic year.
Page 9Governor/Director Termly Briefings
Briefings for governors and directors
An opportunity for all governors and directors to meet with the Director and Deputy Director of
the Department for Education
An update on current educational issues, particularly those that impact upon our Catholic
schools
An opportunity to ask questions and raise concerns
A forum to enable sharing of good practice
Autumn Term: Spring Term: Summer Term:
Date: Tuesday 19 October 2021 Date: Tuesday 8 February 2022 Date: Tuesday 24 May 2022
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
or or or
6.00pm – 8.00pm 6.00pm – 8.00pm 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Venue: virtual Venue: virtual Venue: virtual
Cost: no cost
Page 10Governor/Director Training
Content:
There will be an opportunity each term for governors and directors to access specific training relating to
their statutory responsibilities.
Admissions and Appeals: PSHE/RSE: Catholic School Inspection
Date: Tuesday 16 November 2021 Date: Tuesday 1 March 2022 Date: Monday 20 June 2022
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
or or or
6.00pm – 8.00pm 6.00pm – 8.00pm 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Venue: virtual Venue: virtual Venue: virtual
Cost: no cost
Page 11New Governors
P
Primary and Secondary
Content:
• Welcome to the role of the foundation governor
• The role and responsibilities of the foundation governor in a Catholic school/academy
• The statutory and canonical responsibilities of the foundation governor in a Catholic
school/academy
For: new governors
Date: Monday 27 September 2021 Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm or 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Venue: virtual Cost: no cost
Page 12Aspiring School Leaders
Page 13Primary Aspiring Leadership
Programme
Primary Aspiring Leadership Programme
The Diocesan Department for Education is committed to identifying, forming and developing
leaders at all levels in our Catholic schools.
Courses are offered for aspiring headteachers, aspiring deputy headteachers and aspiring middle
leaders in primary schools. Some aspects are delivered in collaboration with our Catholic
Education Trusts and St John Vianney School – Teaching School Hub. The aspiring headteacher
and aspiring deputy headteacher courses include a residential with delegates from the other
Northern Dioceses. The ‘Growing Our Own Leaders’ middle leaders course aims to identify and
develop leadership talent and potential in teachers.
Applications will also be accepted from those in non-diocesan schools who are interested in
teaching in a Catholic school.
A certificate will be issued on completion of each course and the achievement celebrated at the
Education Mass.
It is a requirement for delegates to attend all parts of the courses.
Page 14Aspiring Primary
Headteachers
For current deputy headteachers who are ready for headship.
The aim of this course is to explore the role of the headteacher in a Catholic school and fully
prepare the participant for the application process.
Session One: Catholic Headship
Date: Tuesday 21 September 2021 Venue: County Hotel, Newcastle
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Book: Please complete the booking form (p. 55)
• Aims of the course
• The core principles of Catholic leadership
• Vision and mission in Catholic school leadership
• National context - the changing climate of education
• The role of a headteacher in a Catholic school
• Spiritual leadership
• Maintaining the Catholic ethos in a changing educational climate
• Working with leaders at all levels
Session Two: Preparation for the Recruitment Process
Date: Thursday 9 December 2021 Venue: County Hotel, Newcastle
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Book: Please complete the booking form (p. 55)
• Application forms
• Supporting statements
• Interview technique
• Presentation skills
• Individual time with recruitment advisers to work on application
Page 15Aspiring Primary
Headteachers Cont.
Residential: Full Recruitment Process
This residential mirrors a headteacher recruitment process from the initial application through to
interview activities. Individual feedback from the process is provided from Diocesan officers and
recruitment advisers.
Date: Thursday 17 February – Friday 18 February 2022
Time: 11.00am (Thursday) – 4.00pm (Friday)
Venue: Beamish Hall Hotel, Beamish
Content:
• Application
• Data task
• Prayer and Liturgy
• Presentation
• Formal interview
• Full individual feedback
Book: Please complete the booking form (p. 55)
Cost: £380
Page 16Aspiring Primary Deputy
Headteachers
For current middle leaders who are ready for deputy headship.
The aim of this course is to explore the role of the deputy headteacher in a Catholic school and fully
prepare the participant for the application process.
Session One: Catholic Deputy Headship
Date: Thursday 21 October 2021 Venue: County Hotel, Newcastle
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Book: Please complete the booking form (p. 55)
• Aims of the course
• The core principles of Catholic leadership
• Moving to Catholic leadership
• The role of a deputy headteacher in a Catholic school
• Working with leaders at all levels
• School improvement initiatives
Session Two: Preparation for the Recruitment Process
Date: Wednesday 19 January 2022 Venue: County Hotel, Newcastle
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Book: Please complete the booking form (p. 55)
• Application forms
• Supporting statements
• Interview technique
• Presentation skills
• Presentation of school improvement projects by delegates
• Individual time with recruitment advisers to work on application
Page 17Aspiring
Aspiring Primary
Primary Deputy
Deputy
Headteachers Cont.
Residential: Full Recruitment Process
This residential mirrors a deputy headteacher recruitment process from the initial application
through to interview activities. Individual feedback from the process is provided from Diocesan
officers and recruitment advisers.
Date: Tuesday 22 March – Wednesday 23 March 2022
Time: 11.00am (Tuesday) – 4.00pm (Wednesday)
Venue: Beamish Hall Hotel, Beamish
• Application
• Formal interview
• Data task
• Prayer and Liturgy
• Presentation
• Full individual feedback
Book: Please complete the booking form (p. 55)
Cost: £380
Page 18Growing our own
Primary Leaders
For aspiring and current Middle Leaders
Growing Our Own Primary Leaders is a course developed in collaboration with St John Vianney
School – Teaching School Hub. The aim of this course is to identify, develop and nurture middle
leaders for our Catholic schools. The course consists of one face-to-face welcome session and four
twilight sessions.
The course will include talks, workshops, the sharing of good practice, the planning and completion
of a school-based improvement initiative, and the experience of applying for a middle leader
position.
Growing Our Own Primary Leaders is aimed at those aspiring to be middle leaders and for current
middle leaders who wish to become more effective in their role. Applications will also be accepted
from those in non-diocesan schools who are interested in teaching in a Catholic school.
Session One
Content:
Aims of the course
The distinctiveness of a Catholic school
The mission of a Catholic school
School improvement cycle
Measuring impact of actions
Introduction of school-based project task
Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm
North: Monday 11 October 2021
Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Cramlington
or
East: Tuesday 12 October 2021
St Aloysius Catholic Federation, Hebburn
or
West: Wednesday 13 October 2021
St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Stella, Blaydon
or
South: Thursday 14 October 2021
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Page 19Session Two
Content:
• Outstanding middle leadership in Catholic schools
• Importance of a broad and balanced curriculum - OFSTED expectations
• Making and developing professional relationships
• Monitoring teaching - observation and feedback
Date: Tuesday 23 November 2021
Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Venue: virtual
Session Three
Content:
• Data analysis - looking at ASP and IDSR
• How data analysis is used in a recruitment process
Date: Tuesday 25 January 2022
Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Venue: virtual
Session Four
Content:
• Job application and interviews
• Reviewing school-based project in preparation for final day
Date: Thursday 31 March 2022
Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Venue: virtual
Page 20Final Session
Content:
• Middle Leadership - distinctive role
• OFSTED expectations of middle leaders
• Presentation of improvement projects by delegates
• Middle leaders – a Diocesan perspective
• Celebration of course completion
Date: Tuesday 21 June 2022
Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Venue: virtual
Book: Please complete the booking form (p. 56)
Cost: £250
Page 21Secondary Aspiring
Leadership Programme
Secondary Aspiring Leadership Programme
The Secondary Leadership Programme is run by the Diocesan Department for Education in
collaboration with the secondary schools in the Diocese. The programme is targeted at three levels
of aspiring leaders: headteachers, deputy headteachers, and middle leaders.
Applications will also be accepted from those in non-diocesan schools who are interested in
teaching in a Catholic school.
A certificate will be issued on completion of each course and the achievement celebrated at the
Education Mass.
It is a requirement for delegates to attend all parts of the courses.
Page 22Growing our own
Secondary Leaders
For current TLR holders, e.g. second in department/deputy head of year.
The aim of this course is to explore the role of the middle leaders in a Catholic school and give
participants the opportunity to plan and lead on an aspect of school improvement pertinent to their
role in school. The course consists of five twilight sessions.
Session One: Middle Leadership
Content:
▪ Aims of the course
▪ Roles and responsibilities
▪ Leadership theory
▪ Project launch
Date: Tuesday 19 October 2021
Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Venue: virtual
Session Two: School Improvement
Content:
▪ Leading teaching and learning
▪ Effective use of data to inform change and/or intervention and assessment
▪ Leading curriculum planning, sequencing and end points
Date: Tuesday 7 December 2021
Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Venue: virtual
Page 23Growing our own
Secondary Leaders Cont.
Session Three: Developing Others
Content:
• Developing others/people and relationships
• Coaching and mentoring
• Difficult conversation
• Appraisals
Date: Tuesday 15 February 2022
Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Venue: virtual
Session Four: Application Process
Content:
• Application process
• Presentation skills
Date: Tuesday 15 March 2022
Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Venue: virtual
Session Five: Presentations
Content:
• Presentation of selected projects
• Leading change
• Modelling emotional intelligence
• Celebration
Date: Tuesday 12 July 2022
Time: 4.00pm - 8.00pm (6.00pm – 8.00pm celebration)
Venue: Beamish Hall Hotel
Cost: £250 Book: Please complete the booking form (p. 57)
Page 24National Catholic Senior
Leadership Programme
For: primary/secondary aspiring headteachers and deputy headteachers
This programme replaces the former aspiring primary and secondary deputy headteacher and
headteacher courses. This year, the aspiring primary headteacher and deputy headteacher
courses will continue to run.
This is a new nationally recognised 2-year Catholic senior leadership programme which has been
written by Catholic senior leaders from across the country. Some aspects are delivered in
collaboration with our Catholic Education Trusts and with other dioceses.
Applications will also be accepted from those in non-diocesan schools who are interested in
teaching in a Catholic school.
There are 5-strands to the programme:
• Vision
• Developing people
• Developing a school
• Accountability
• Leading community
It is assumed that most people will complete the programme over a 2-year period however, there is
flexibility in consultation with the Diocesan Department for Education.
Initial entry onto the programme is through a diocesan level reviewed self-assessment against the
self-audit and evidence portfolio. Once the self-assessment has taken place the candidate will be
advised as to whether all training units need to be completed or specific units.
Each strand comprises of:
• Pre-reading materials
• ½ day sessions or twilights
• Post Training Tasks that generate evidence for the portfolio
The final assessment and validation will be carried out annually by a diocesan hub panel, with
candidates presenting a portfolio of naturally occurring evidence. The panel will confirm all
competencies are sufficiently evidenced or return the portfolio with the requirement to submit
further evidence at the next sitting of the panel. Evidence will come from prior experience, current
practice or through tasks completed during training.
This is a nationally recognised programme which is certificated on behalf of the Catholic Bishops’
Conference of England and Wales by the Catholic Education Service. A certificate will be issued
on completion and the achievement celebrated at the Education Mass.
Further information and dates of the courses will be available in the autumn term.
Page 25New to Catholic Education
Page 26Catholic Early
Careers Programme
For: Primary and Secondary
The Catholic Early Careers Programme (CECP) has been designed to support early career
teacher teaching in Catholic schools. The programme will be led by the Diocese in collaboration
with our Catholic Education Trusts. The aim of the course is to equip new teachers with the
knowledge, skills and understanding to teach in our Catholic schools.
Session 1 - Welcome to the Catholic Education in the Diocese Hexham & Newcastle
For: All early career teachers
Date: TBC
Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Venue: TBC
Session 2 - Ethos and Mission
For: All early career teachers
Date: Thursday 11 November 2021
Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Venue: virtual
Session 3 - Prayer and Worship
For: All early career teachers
Date: Thursday 10 February 2022
Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Venue: virtual
Page 27Catholic Early Careers
Programme Cont.
Session 4 - A Primary Catholic Curriculum
For: Primary early career teachers
Date: Thursday 24 March 2022
Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Venue: virtual
Session 4 - A Secondary Catholic Curriculum
For: Secondary early career teachers
Date: Thursday 24 March 2022
Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Venue: virtual
Session 5 – Primary PSHE & RSE
For: Primary early career teachers
Date: Thursday 26 May 2022
Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Venue: virtual
Session 5 – Secondary PSHE & RSE
For: Secondary early career teachers
Date: Thursday 26 May 2022
Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Venue: virtual
A certificate will be issued on completion and the achievement celebrated at the
Education Mass.
Page 28Foundation Stones
Foundation Stones
Foundation Stones is an introductory guide to Catholicism exploring the basics of Catholic beliefs
and practices. It is structured around the four main sections of the Catechism.
• The faith we profess (the Creed – a statement of what we believe)
• The faith we celebrate (the Sacraments)
• The faith we live (the moral life)
• The faith we pray (prayer and the spiritual life)
It is a simple, straightforward, and excellent CPD for non-Catholic teachers, those new to Catholic
education and anyone who wants to find out more about the Catholic faith.
The course is structured to allow participants to ask questions and discuss ideas so they can gain
deeper insights. The structure is very flexible. A group of teachers can work through it at their own
pace.
For: non-Catholic teachers and those new to Catholic education.
Content:
There are twelve recorded training videos available on SharePoint.
Session titles are as follows:
• Session 1 – Introducing the Catholic Faith
• Session 2 – God’s Revelation and God the Father and Creator
• Session 3 – God the Son: Jesus Christ
• Session 4 – God the Holy Spirit; Mary and the Saints
• Session 5 – The Church
• Session 6 – Liturgy; the Liturgical Year and the Sacraments
• Session 7 – The Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation
• Session 8 – The Sacrament of the Eucharist
• Session 9 – The Sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick
• Session 10 – The Sacraments of Marriage and Ordination
• Session 11 – Living a Christian Life
• Session 12 – Prayer
Page 29Foundation Stones
Primary Religious Education
Page 30Primary RE Coordinators
RE Coordinators
Welcome day for new RE coordinators
Content:
The role of the RE coordinator
Leading the core subject
Supporting staff
The monitoring role
Self-evaluation to prepare for Diocesan Inspection
Age Related Standards in RE
Revised RECD
For: new primary RE coordinators
Date: Monday 27 September 2021
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Venue: The County Hotel, Newcastle
Cost: £70
RE Conference
Content:
To be confirmed. Information to be sent to schools in due course.
For: headteachers, deputy headteachers, heads of RE, RE coordinators and chaplains
Date: Friday 25 March 2022
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Venue: The Lancastrian Suite, Gateshead
Cost: £70
Page 31Primary RE Coordinators
RE Coordinators
Cont.
Autumn Term RE Coordinators’ Day
Content:
RE Coordinators’ business meeting
Current issues and updates for RE coordinators
Sharing of good practice
Age Related Standards in RE
Revised RECD
For: primary RE coordinators
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Cost: £70
North: South:
Date: Wednesday 10 November 2021 Date: Thursday 11 November 2021
Venue: Holiday Inn Newcastle, Seaton Burn Venue: The Holiday Inn, Darlington North
East: West:
Date: Wednesday 17 November 2021 Date: Thursday 18 November 2021
Venue: Business and Innovation Centre, Venue: The Durham Centre, Belmont
Sunderland
Page 32Primary RE Coordinators
RE Coordinators cont.
Cont.
Summer Term RE Coordinators’ Day
Content:
RE Coordinator business meeting
Current issues and updates for RE coordinators
Sharing of good practice
Moderation of pupils’ books
For: primary RE coordinators
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Cost: £70
Meeting One: Meeting Two:
Date: Thursday 9 June 2022 Date: Friday 10 June 2022
Venue: Marriott Hotel, MetroCentre Venue: The Durham Centre, Belmont
Meeting Three: Meeting Four:
Date: Wednesday 15 June 2022 Date: Thursday 16 June 2022
Venue: Business and Innovation Centre Venue: The Holiday Inn, Darlington North
Sunderland
Meeting Five: Meeting Six:
Date: Wednesday 22 June 2022 Date: Thursday 23 June 2022
Venue: The Durham Centre, Belmont Venue: Holiday Inn Newcastle, Seaton Burn
Page 33Teacher Subject
Knowledge in RE
Teaching Marriage
Content:
This is an essential course for teachers of Year 5 to provide a wider theological understanding of
the Sacrament of Marriage. In this two-hour session we will explore the sacrament at an adult level
to increase teacher knowledge and confidence when teaching the topic to their classes.
For: Year 5 teachers Cost: £30
Date: Wednesday 15 September 2021
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Venue: virtual
Teaching Ordination
Content:
This is an essential course for teachers of Year 6 to provide a wider theological understanding of
the Sacrament of Ordination. In this two hour session we will explore the sacrament at an adult
level to increase teacher knowledge and confidence when teaching the topic to their classes.
For: Year 6 teachers Cost: £30
Date: Wednesday 15 September 2021
Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm Venue: virtual
Teaching Confirmation
Content:
This is an essential course for teachers of Year 4 to provide a wider theological understanding of
the Sacrament of Confirmation. In this two hour session we will explore the sacrament at an adult
level to increase teacher knowledge and confidence when teaching the topic to their classes.
For: Year 4 teachers Cost: £30
Date: Thursday 17 February 2022
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Venue: virtual
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Knowledge in RE
Knowledge Cont.
in RE
Teaching the Sacrament of the Sick
Content:
This is an essential course for teachers of Year 6 to provide a wider theological understanding of
the Sacrament of the Sick. In this two hour session we will explore the sacrament at an adult level
to increase teacher knowledge and confidence when teaching the topic to their classes.
For: Year 6 teachers Cost: £30
Date: Tuesday 15 February 2022
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Venue: virtual
The Big Story: A Journey through Scripture
Content:
When we look at scripture, we often look at passages in isolation. Delegates will be taken on a
journey from Genesis to Revelation exploring the big themes of salvation history. This will aid in
the teaching of RE as it will increase the participants knowledge and understanding of scripture.
For: primary and secondary Cost: £30
Date: Thursday 27 January 2022
Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm Venue: virtual
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Support Staffin
Primary Schools
Supporting Teaching and Learning in RE in the Classroom
For: teaching assistants
Content:
There are two recorded training videos available on the RE Coordinators’ SharePoint:
Part 1
• Overview of Religious Education in a Catholic school
• Structure of the Come and See Programme
Part 2
• Delivery of Come and See
• Age Related Standards in RE (Interim Document)
• Resources and good practice
Cost: no cost
Supporting Prayer and Liturgy in the Classroom
For: teaching assistants
There is a recorded training video available on the RE Coordinators’ SharePoint:
• Overview of prayer in a Catholic school
• Planning liturgical prayer
• Different types of prayer
Cost: no cost
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Prayer Life
Life of
of the
the School
School
Creative Prayer
Content:
This practical course, held at the beautiful location of Minsteracres, will introduce delegates to a
wide range of Creative Prayer and prayer styles to use with children and adults. This is a
repeat of the ‘Creative Prayer’ course held in previous years.
For: all primary school staff and chaplains
Date: Friday 20 May 2022 Cost: £70
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Venue: Minsteracres Retreat Centre
Page 37Sacramental Preparation
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Content:
• The Diocesan Sacramental Education Programme
• Understanding the Sacrament of Reconciliation
• Teaching the Sacramental Education Programme module on Reconciliation
• Sharing good practice and exploring the resources
• Prayer and Liturgy linked to Reconciliation
• An opportunity to plan with peer colleagues
• An opportunity to experience a service of Reconciliation
For: Year 3 or 4 teachers who are new to teaching the diocesan Sacramental Preparation
Programme
Date: Friday 24 September 2021 (This course is repeated annually)
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Venue: The Mercy Hub, St Mary’s Cathedral, Newcastle
Cost: £70
Please bring a copy of the Diocesan Sacramental Education Programme (revised Sept
2015) to this course. This is available from the RE Coordinators' SharePoint.
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Sacramental Preparation
Preparation Cont.
Sacrament of Eucharist
Content:
• The Diocesan Sacramental Education Programme
• Understanding the Sacrament of Eucharist
• Teaching the Sacramental Education Programme module on Eucharist
• Sharing good practice and exploring the resources
• Prayer and Liturgy linked to Eucharist
• An opportunity to plan with peer colleagues
• An opportunity to experience the celebration of Mass
For: Year 3 or 4 teachers who are new to teaching the diocesan Sacramental Preparation
Programme
When: Tuesday 18 January 2022 (This course is repeated annually)
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Venue: The County Hotel, Newcastle
Cost: £70
Please bring a copy of the Diocesan Sacramental Education Programme (revised Sept
2015) to this course. This is available from the RE Coordinators' SharePoint.
Page 39Sacramental Preparation
Secondary Religious Education
Page 40Secondary CPD Options
Schools are offered three half day CPD sessions each term which will be delivered at the school.
The sessions can be delivered as a CPD afternoon, a whole school inset or twilight session.
Schools may wish to receive this input as a cluster of schools.
In order to book one of these sessions for your school/cluster, please contact the Diocesan
Department for Education.
Success for all at GCSE
This session will look at approaches and strategies to engage lower abilities at GCSE level. Areas
covered will include:
Barriers to learning
The challenge of greater content
Strategic approach to developing memory
Growth Mindset
Scaffolding
Revision and low attainers
Intervention strategies
Praying with your Class
This is a practical session looking at ways to invigorate class prayer. Topics covered will include:
Approaches to prayer
How to create an atmosphere
Engaging all students
Understanding key Christian beliefs
Catholic Social Teaching
Catholic Social Teaching (CST) is rooted in Scripture and is our moral compass, guiding us on
how to live out a life of faith. This session will focus on ways to explore CST at KS3, looking at:
The key themes of CST
Basic principles
The use of scripture and Church documents
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Cont.
Accessing Higher Grades at GCSE
This session will look at ways to help develop the higher-order thinking skills that students
possess, providing step-by-step guidance, examples and tips. Areas covered will include:
Developing the 'A grade skills' of analysis and evaluation
The reading, writing, revision and exam skills needed for A-Level RS
How to move up the grades with sample responses, activities and further reading tasks that
stretch towards university-level study
Exam techniques with practical tips and strategies for producing and using revision resources
Religious Studies for the non-specialist at KS3
This session is for any teacher who is teaching Religious Studies but is a non-specialist. This
session will cover:
The pedagogy of Religious Education
Basic theological concepts students get wrong
Dealing with 'Big Questions'
How to encourage deep thinking
Page 42Key Stage Three
Coordinators
Coordinators
Content:
This is aimed at teachers with responsibility at KS3. There will be an opportunity to share good
practice and network. Coordinators will receive relevant and useful training to support them in their
role. We will look at updates and changes on legislation and policy both nationally and locally.
Autumn Term Key Stage Three Coordinators’ Meeting
For: KS3 coordinators
When: Thursday 21 October 2021 Cost: £30
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Venue: virtual
Spring Term Key Stage Three Coordinators’ Meeting
For: KS3 coordinators
When: Friday 11 February 2022 Cost: £30
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Venue: virtual
Summer Term Key Stage Three Coordinators’ Meeting
For: KS3 coordinators
When: Wednesday 29 June 2022 Cost: £30
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Venue: virtual
Page 43Heads of
Religious Education
Autumn Term Heads of RE Meeting
Content:
In the first meeting of the academic year we will be looking at the current issues which are
affecting Religious Education. Heads of RE will receive relevant and useful training to support
them in their role.
For: heads of RE
When: Friday 8 October 2021 Cost: £30
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Venue: virtual
Spring Term Heads of RE Meeting
Content:
The aim of this meeting is to support and develop heads of RE across the Diocese. There will be
an opportunity to share good practice and network. Heads of RE will receive relevant and useful
training to support them in their role. We will look at updates and changes since the last meeting
on legislation and policy both nationally and locally.
For: heads of RE
When: Friday 4 February 2022 Cost: £30
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Venue: virtual
Heads of RE Retreat
Content:
The summer meeting will have a more spiritual theme and is traditionally more reflective. The
morning session will deal with any issues arising from the year leading into a time of reflection.
The theme will be finalised nearer the date. Further details to be confirmed.
For: heads of RE
When: Friday 24 June 2022 Cost: £70
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Venue: The County Hotel, Newcastle
Page 44RE Conference
Content:
To be confirmed. Information to be sent to schools in due course.
For: headteachers, deputy headteachers, heads of RE, RE coordinators and chaplains
Date: Friday 25 March 2022
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Venue: The Lancastrian Suite, Gateshead
Cost: £70
Page 45Heads of Sixth Form
Heads of Sixth Form Termly Meeting
Content:
This meeting held once a term is an opportunity for heads of sixth form to share and discuss ideas.
The agenda will be agreed in consultation.
For: heads of sixth form
Cost: no cost
Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Date: Wednesday 13 October 2021 Date: Wednesday 9 February 2022 Date: Wednesday 6 Jul 2022
Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Venue: virtual Venue: virtual Venue: virtual
Page 46Heads of Sixth Form
Chaplaincy
Page 47Chaplaincy
Chaplains’ Retreat
Chaplains' Retreat
For: Primary and Secondary Chaplains
Content:
This first termly meeting to support Chaplains is on Friday 1 October with an optional residential
opportunity on the evening of Thursday 30 September. On Friday there will be Mass with the induction of
new chaplains. There will be formation input and a business meeting.
The first session will be held at the Emmaus Youth Village.
For: Primary and Secondary Chaplains
Date: Thursday 30 September - Friday 1 October 2021
Time: Thursday 5.00pm - Friday 3.30pm
Venue: The Emmaus Youth Village
Cost: Full Delegate (Thursday and Friday): £130 / Day Delegate Friday only: £70
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PrimaryChaplaincy
Primary Chaplains’ Spring Term Meeting
Content:
• Termly support meeting
• CPD led by Claire Hetherington
• Sharing of good practice
For: Primary Chaplains
Date: Wednesday 9 February 2022 Cost: no cost
Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm Venue: TBC
Primary Chaplains’ Summer Term Meeting
Content:
• Termly support meeting
• CPD led by Claire Hetherington
• Sharing of good practice
For: Primary Chaplains
Date: Wednesday 8 June 2022 Cost: no cost
Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm Venue: TBC
Page 49Secondary Chaplains’ Meetings
Chaplaincy
Secondary Chaplains’ Spring Term Meeting
Content:
• Termly support meeting
• CPD led by Andrew Barron
• Sharing of good practice
For: Secondary Chaplains
Date: Tuesday 11 January 2022 Cost: no cost
Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm Venue: TBC
Secondary Chaplains’ Summer Term Meeting
Content:
• Termly support meeting
• CPD led by Andrew Barron
• Sharing of good practice
For: Secondary Chaplains
Date: Thursday 9 June 2022 Cost: no cost
Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm Venue: TBC
Page 50Booking Information
Unless otherwise stated, all courses must be booked online at: www.diocesehncourses.org
Information including how to book, payment of courses and the cancellation policy are all available at this
site.
Booking forms are available overleaf for any courses that state a form is required. Confirmation of each
booking will be sent by email upon receipt of the form.
Should you have any queries or need assistance, please contact us on 0191 243 3313 or email:
education@diocesehn.org.uk
Page 51Venue Information
Venue Information
Beamish Hall Hotel Hilton Hotel
Beamish Bottle Bank
Stanley Gateshead
DH9 0YB NE8 2AR
01207 233 733 0191 490 9700
Business and Innovation Centre (BiC) Holiday Inn Darlington North
Wearfield Newton Park
Enterprise Park East Coatham Mundeville
Sunderland Darlington
SR5 2TA DL1 3NL
0191 516 6200 01325 329 600
The County Hotel Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Park
Neville Street Great North Road
Newcastle Seaton Burn
NE1 5DF Newcastle upon Tyne
0191 731 6670 NE13 6BP
0191 201 9988
The Durham Centre The Lancastrian Suite
Belmont Industrial Estate Lancaster Road
Belmont Gateshead
Durham NE11 9JR
DH1 1TN 0191 460 5353
0191 386 1077
Emmaus Youth Village Marriot Hotel MetroCentre
Pemberton Rd Marconi Way
Allensford MetroCentre
Consett Newcastle upon Tyne
DH8 9BA NE11 9XF
01207 592244 0191 493 2233
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Venue
The Mercy Hub
St Mary’s Cathedral
Clayton Street West
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 5HH
0191 232 6953
Minsteracres Retreat Centre
Minsteracres
Consett
DH8 9RT
01434 673 248
Solberge Hall Hotel
Newby Wiske
Northallerton
DL7 9ER
01609 779 191
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