Staffing Update New appointments Julia Wallace is now Headteacher at Dunham-on- Trent C of E Primary School. We remain grateful to the following people as they continue in Acting Headteacher roles: Elaine Millington, at Seely C of E Primary School, Arnold Laura De Martino, at St Mary Magdalene C of E Primary School, Sutton in Ashfield Paul Nolan at Halam C of E Primary School. Duncan White and Jayne Gibbons at Mansfield St Peter’s C of E Primary School www.southwell.anglican.org Summer Term 2016 Headteachers’ and Governors’ Newsletter From the Diocesan Director of Education Y ou will have noticed that this term our newsletter is being circulated a little later than usual. This is because there have been a number of key announcements and strategic documents produced recently by government, the National Church of England Education Office and our own Diocesan Board of Education (DBE) which we wish to draw to your attention. They have a direct influence on the development of church schools within our diocese. The DBE have been considering some of these and it is important that you are aware of their response. These include: (i) the Memorandum of Understanding between the National Society and the Department for Education regarding Church of England Schools and academy status (ii) the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Board of Education Academisation Policy and Strategy (iii) the Church of England Central Education Office Small Schools Planning for the Future Document - a practical tool for small schools and dioceses to explore the financial viability of establishing formal collaborations and Multi Academy Trusts. More detail arising from these can be found elsewhere in this newsletter. We are part of an educational system that continually changes and at the moment seems to be in danger of fragmenting rather than working together for the benefit of all children and young people. This can lead to confusion amongst leaders as to where they should look to seek direction. I believe that in such times, God wants us to be the sort of people who look to him and “Keep Calm and Carry On.” The original poster with those words on was produced by the British government in 1939 in preparation for the Second World War. It was deliberately designed to raise the morale of the British public. Church schools have been around for more than two centuries and over this time dioceses have supported them to navigate their way through many reorganizational and structural changes. I believe God wants us to heed those words and raise our morale as education leaders in church schools so that we have the courage and vision to offer our pupils the very best educational opportunities we can so they are equipped to “live life in all its fullness.” (John 10 v10) Over recent months, Bishop Paul has been sharing with us his insights as someone new to the diocese and he has been leading us as we develop our diocesan strategy further. It has been agreed that our focus over the next few years will be on Growing Disciples - Wider, Younger, Deeper. Within this there is a target to commission 1000 younger leaders equipped and inspired to serve the purposes of God in the church and society. It is great that he visited all our church secondary schools during Lent and was able to meet with head teachers and hear from students themselves. Continued on page 2 New Appointment We are delighted to announce the appointment of a full time Chief Executive Officer for the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Multi Academy Trust. Chris Moodie will start in the role on Monday 4th July. Chris comes with a wealth of experience as a teacher, Headteacher, Senior Managing Ofsted Inspector and HMI. Chris is excited to take on the role and is keen to continue developing the unique nature of each school in the Trust within their community. He is determined to work with them to achieve the very best education experiences for all children.
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Staffing Update
New appointments
Julia Wallace is now
Headteacher at Dunham-on-
Trent C of E Primary School.
We remain grateful to the
following people as they continue
in Acting Headteacher roles:
Elaine Millington, at Seely
C of E Primary School, Arnold
Laura De Martino, at St Mary
Magdalene C of E Primary
School, Sutton in Ashfield
Paul Nolan at Halam C of E
Primary School.
Duncan White and Jayne
Gibbons at Mansfield St
Peter’s C of E Primary School
www.southwell.anglican.org
Summer Term 2016
Headteachers’ and Governors’ Newsletter
From the Diocesan Director of Education
Y ou will have noticed that this term our newsletter is being
circulated a little later than usual. This is because there have
been a number of key announcements and strategic documents
produced recently by government, the National Church of England
Education Office and our own Diocesan Board of Education (DBE)
which we wish to draw to your attention. They have a direct influence
on the development of church schools within our diocese. The DBE
have been considering some of these and it is important that you are
aware of their response. These include: (i) the Memorandum of
Understanding between the National Society and the Department for
Education regarding Church of England Schools and academy status
(ii) the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Board of Education
Academisation Policy and Strategy (iii) the Church of England
Central Education Office Small Schools Planning for the Future
Document - a practical tool for small schools and dioceses to explore
the financial viability of establishing formal collaborations and Multi
Academy Trusts. More detail arising from these can be found
elsewhere in this newsletter.
We are part of an educational system that continually changes and at
the moment seems to be in danger of fragmenting rather than working
together for the benefit of all children and young people. This can lead
to confusion amongst leaders as to where they should look to seek
direction. I believe that in such times, God wants us to be the sort of
people who look to him and “Keep Calm and Carry On.” The original
poster with those words on was produced by the British government in
1939 in preparation for the Second World War. It was deliberately
designed to raise the morale of the British public. Church schools have
been around for more than two centuries and over this time dioceses
have supported them to navigate their way through many
reorganizational and structural changes. I believe God wants us to
heed those words and raise our morale as education leaders in church
schools so that we have the courage and vision to offer our pupils the
very best educational opportunities we can so they are equipped to
“live life in all its fullness.” (John 10 v10)
Over recent months, Bishop Paul has been sharing with us his insights
as someone new to the diocese and he has been leading us as we
develop our diocesan strategy further. It has been agreed that our focus
over the next few years will be on Growing Disciples - Wider,
Younger, Deeper. Within this there is a target to commission 1000
younger leaders equipped and inspired to serve the purposes of God in
the church and society. It is great that he visited all our church
secondary schools during Lent and was able to meet with head teachers
and hear from students themselves.
Continued on page 2
New Appointment We are delighted to announce the
appointment of a full time Chief
Executive Officer for the Diocese
of Southwell and Nottingham
Multi Academy Trust. Chris
Moodie will start in the role on
Monday 4th July.
Chris comes with a wealth of
experience as a teacher,
Headteacher, Senior Managing
Ofsted Inspector and HMI. Chris
is excited to take on the role and
is keen to continue developing
the unique nature of each school
in the Trust within their
community. He is determined to
work with them to achieve the
very best education experiences
for all children.
Headteachers’ and Governors Newsletter Summer Term 2016