Southwark Diocesan Board of Education

SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION

Developing Church of England Education

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES TO 2018

SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION

Developing Church of England Education

A Diocesan Board of Education for the Future (Church of England Archbishops’ Council Education Division – July 2013)

‘There is a clear and compelling statement of why the diocese is involved in education that any person in the structure can understand and recite, as well as a strategic plan for the DBE which aligns with diocesan goals and helps to deliver them’

Diocesan Synod (March 2013)

‘This SYNOD recognises the central contribution of the Diocesan Board of Education to the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Southwark and affirms its role with diocesan schools and education chaplains as integral to the strategic development and growth of our mission and source’

President of the Board – Bishop Christopher

‘The distinct Christian Ethos of our schools promotes an awareness that as the beloved children of God we can realise our full potential in becoming the people we are created to be.’

Chair of the Board – Bishop Richard

The Church of England ha always been deeply committed to education. It played a major role in the development o the national education system in the 19th century and continues to undertake a very significant part in the very changed world of the 21st century. In the Diocese of Southwark we have 106 schools, 91 primary and 15 secondary, and they are a key and central; part of our mission. C of E schools are committed to serving the whole community in which they are set in an inclusive, yet distinctive way. This educational philosophy and practice stems from the belief that every child is unique and God-given, and our schools seek to develop their full potential within a Christian ethos which seeks to express God’s love for all people.

Diocesan Director – Mr Colin Powell

Church of England Schools lie at the heart of Mission for our Diocese. Our schools must be places of excellence, with high academic standards, where all are loved and nurtured to achieve their full potential of God given skills and talents. Prayer and Worship are central to the life of a Southwark Church of England school.

DBE Staff team (September 2014)

The reasons that the SDBE team are committed to their roles and responsibilities are:

· They wish to add value to all schools and colleges

· The input of Officers and Advisers must make a difference to pupil outcomes

· Our strong track record is a motivator to achieve even more

· All team members are committed to be the best they can be.

· Christian distinctiveness is a key driver

· Through our work 37,000 pupils hear the gospel

· Working in partnership with Local Authorities enables us to provide an additional layer of support

· We pride ourselves in relationships. The schools know us well and we know them well.

· Support mechanisms are well established

· Our work is in God’s hands

Bishop’s Staff team

· We have a vision of our Schools and Churches working together for excellence in education and the flourishing of the whole people of God.

· Education can transform society

· Becoming people God wants us to be through relational teaching

· Church of England schools in the Diocese are highly inclusive and serve the Common Good for all

· All truth is God’s truth – so it is a good thing intrinsically to be involved in education

· By living out the gospel in the life of our Church Schools we are proclaiming the good news

· Our distinctive Christian vision of human flourishing is a gift we bring to all in our schools (of any faith and none)

· We give children and young people the experience of a lived example of Christian community

· Ensuring good quality and holistic education for the children and young people of the diocese

· Reaching thousands of children and young people with a Christian ethos and message

SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION

Developing Church of England Education

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES TO 2018

Vision Developing Church of England Education

· To be a high performing Diocesan Board promoting excellence in education both locally and nationally

· To develop and grow highly effective, inclusive Church of England Schools rooted in Christian values

· To celebrate and share the richness, quality and successes of our schools and chaplaincies

· To enable the mission of God through the work of the Board

· To offer exemplary service to our schools and chaplaincies

Key Areas

· Church School Effectiveness

· Development of Chaplaincy in Schools, Colleges and Universities

· Development and growth

Church School Effectiveness

· Strong, effective, high performing schools

· Strong effective governance

· Excellent Christian leadership

· Identify individual school need and support

· High quality Religious Education and collective worship

· Securing resources

Development of Chaplaincy in Schools and Colleges

· Structured programme of development

· Looking for new opportunities

· Developing new models of Chaplaincy

· Links with Diocesan Clergy

Development and Growth

· New provision and expansion

· Embracing new systems and structures

· Financial stability of the Board

· Staff team development

· Continual improvement of efficient and effective structures

· Clergy development

SDBE Staff Values

· Effective Stewardship of resources

· Collaborative Team Working

· Respect for all

· Transparent Accountability

SDBE Partnership Charter

· Provide professional advice, guidance and support

· Provide written guidance, model procedures and other documentation

· Arrange briefing sessions on important matters relating to Church of England schools

· Deliver services and attend meetings as and when appropriate

· Act with discretion thus safeguarding confidentiality

· Deal promptly and courteously with requests for assistance

· Anticipate needs and provide relevant information

· Be responsive to the needs of individual schools and distinctive character and ethos; and

· Understand the roles and responsibilities of governors of Church of England Schools