Christian Leadership

A Successful Christian Leadership Programme

Run by DBE Services, this year-long programme brings together heads and deputies from both primary and secondary Church of England schools from across five dioceses to journey together through a series of residential conferences, school visits and retreats, and through journalling and study, to help them reflect and build on their own Christian leadership in their school context

The course ends with a Commissioning and Celebration Service in one of the regions cathedrals.

Course Led By

David Thorpe

with support from colleagues across the region

Cost for 2024/25

£600 per delegate

To Book

Contact individual Diocesan Teams

(See Below)

The aims of the course are:

to develop a clear, coherent vision for the leadership of church schools
to explore the calling of Christian leadership in church schools
to affirm the role of spiritual leadership in school, community and beyond
to develop an appreciation of excellence, distinctiveness and inclusivity in church schools
to explore ways in which church schools can provide, 'Life in all its fullness' for children, families and all members of the school community
to meet the needs of the new church school leaders, in the spirit of the new SIAMS schedule 2021 to ensure that all ‘have access to regular high-quality professional development and continuing professional development (CPD)

Diocesan Contacts

To enquire about a place on the course please contact your individual diocesan teams. Places are limited and there maybe a waiting-list in operation.

To register for the 2025-26 Christian Leadership Course please click here.

NEW FOR 2024/5: Aspiring to Leadership Course

As part of our suite of courses to to help navigate a career pathway in church school education, DBE Services is running an ‘Aspiring to Leadership’ Course starting in October 2024. An Information Flyer about this course can be found here.

To register for a place on the 2024-25 Aspiring to Leadership Course please see the Flyer about, or contact David Thorpe, and then use the form if you click here