Useful Links and Resources

This page contains a wealth of useful links and resources for schools, academies and all those involved with them, grouped into broad categories of interest. We are currently in the process of updating this page, so please feel free to suggest any other resources that you think should be included.

Coronavirus Resources for Schools

• Coronavirus Resources for Schools

The Church of England

• Schools and Education – The Church of England
• Church of England Vision for Education
• The Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership
• SIAMS School Inspections
• RE & Collective Worship
• Valuing All God’s Children

Ofsted / DfE

• DfE Statutory Guidance for Schools
• Ofsted Inspections for Maintained Schools and Academies
• Academies Financial Handbook

Religious Education

• LTLRE (Learn Teach Lead RE programme)
• Withdrawal from RE Guidance Leaflet

Holocaust Memorial Day

• Holocaust Memorial Day Devon

Leadership Networking and Training

• MAT Leadership Network Flyer_2019
• SW CofEPQH Essential Information for Schools and Dioceses_2019 Programme
• Financial Support and Bursary Application Form

Admissions and Appeals

• 2019 – 20 Admissions Checklist
• Admissions Guidance Common Breaches 2017
• Guidance for admissions
• Summer born admissions advice
• Timeline
• School Admissions Code

School Governance

Useful information for school governors and clerks in Church of England Schools across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.

• National Governance Association – Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information for Governing Boards
• DfE Governance Handbook and Competence Framework
• CONTACT DETAILS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
• CONTACT DETAILS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD – Academies
• Model Code of Conduct Exeter Diocese 2018
• Thinking Governance Programme Flyer
• Governance in Multi Academy Trusts
• Recruiting Foundation Governors information sheet
• Roles-and-responsibilities
• Guidance – Complaints against Governors

Charitable Trusts

The following trusts may support Church of England educational activities:

• St Wilfrid’s Trust
• The Association of Church College Trusts
• The St Luke’s College Foundation
• Sarem St Michael Educational Charity.
• Culham St Gabriel’s
• St John’s Hospital Educational Foundation makes  educational grants for: Individuals who are in education in Exeter and in need of financial assistance; Church of England schools within The City of Exeter; Funding for bursaries at Exeter and The Maynard schools

School Parish Links

• Supporting the training of C of E Clergy working with children and young people and their families
• Mission, Ministry and Education Churches, Schools and Families leaflet