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The main focus of the Diocesan Education Team’s work is to provide advice and support to the 131 Church of England schools in the Diocese. We offer training and development opportunities for Headteachers, Staff, Governors and Mission Communities; as well as support and guidance on succession planning; changes in school status including federations, and governance.
Diocesan Director of Education
Philip Mantell
Diocesan Education Officers
Penny Burnside
Richard Maudsley
Tatiana Wilson
Diocesan School Improvement and Organisation Manager
Noel Fowler
School Admissions and Governance Adviser
Christina Mabin
Cathy Slow
Telephone Advice
Telephone advice is available during normal office hours (9.00 – 5.00 Monday ‐ Friday) 01392 294950
How do we get children to engage in prayer? Isn’t prayer just a wonderful gift from God? Click here to get ideas to make sure every child grows up loving talking to their Heavenly Father.
Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord – Chichester Diocese Click here to download and print this: Make a joyful noise
A useful template for children to use to write their own Psalms – recommended by Katherine Lyddon
Quick links to useful websites for collective worship
Follow this link to read about a useful book for Collective Worship.
Click to find out more about resources available for purchase at very reasonable prices from this excellent website
Click to find out more about this new resource helping to equip Christian ministry in schools
Exeter Diocese’s five year collective worship plans developed by Tricia Martin. These are linked to published resources.
An introductory guide to leading collective worship for those new to this in a Church of England school context. For further support please contact your Diocesan Education Officer.