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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
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Diocesan Schools’ Newsletter November 2011 I am very pleased to let you know that I have ended my secondment and my post as Director is now permanent. Personally. I feel a real mixture of sadness and excitement. 1 really miss the day to day interaction with children, parents, staff and governors – with that daily buzz, [...]
Diocesan Schools’ Newsletter September 2011 As I write this, the past few days have quite rightly focused on the tenth anniversary of the terrible events of 9/11. Several thoughts come to mind about this period. The main one is the prime importance of RE in developing young people’s understanding of different religions as well as [...]