Training & Events
Our programme of training events is designed to support schools in realising their distinctively Christian vision firstly through the provision of excellent religious education.
You can view the full programme
for the 2025/26 academic year by clicking HERE
Scroll down this page to see an overview and booking links.
Booking Conditions
Where the course is divided into several sessions, the prices is for ALL sessions. Unless indicated, the same participant is expected to attend all of the sessions.
The DBE require 10 working days’ notice of a cancellation. Refunds may be possible in exceptional circumstances. Before cancelling, always consider whether another person could benefit from attending the event in your place.
Invoices are usually issued 1 week before the course/1st session is scheduled to take place. Invoices should be paid within 30 days of the date of issue.
The DBE reserve the right to cancel any event should there be insufficient bookings to make the event viable. Where this is the case, participants will be notified and a refund will be issued for any fees paid.
Recorded Webinars
We also have many recorded webinars available.
- Admissions & Appeals
- Buildings
- Clerking in a CE school
- Collective Worship (planning & leading)
- Exploring Children’s Spirituality
- Governance
- SIAMS Framework 2023
- What does it mean to work in a CE school
All of these webinars are FREE to schools who subscribe to our Partnership Agreement.
If you have not subscribed to the Partnership Agreement, you can purchase webinars at a cost of £25 each.
Please contact us at officeDBE@derby.anglican.org
Programme of Events 2025-26
RE Termly Briefings
Led by Debbie Yeomans from RE Today.
These briefings will share national updates and other useful information around RE. They are free to attend and are all online.
Autumn Term
Tuesday 16 September 2025 15:45-16:45
Spring Term
Tuesday 08 January 2026 15:45-16:45
Summer Term
Tuesday 21 April 15:45-16:45
Fee per session: FREE
New Headteachers, HOS or EHT Induction
The DBE funds an Induction Programme for all headteachers, heads of school and executive headteachers. We encourage anyone who is new to headship in a church school to access all parts, regardless of whether you have worked in a church school in the past.
Introduction to the DBE team
A chance to learn all about the functions of the DBE, meet the DBE staff team, learn about our different roles and how we can support you.
Tuesday 23 September 2025, 11:30-15:00
Church House, Full Street, Derby
Lunch will be provided
Welcome Commissioning Service
Tuesday 23 September 2025, 15:00-16:00
Derby Cathedral with Bishop Libby and Bishop Malcolm
Fee: FREE
SIAMS Networking
Allows staff to dive into aspects of the SIAMS Framework, with presentations from senior leaders, RE advisers & SIAMS inspectors and breakout rooms to encourage networking.
Inspection question 1 networking –
Theologically rooted Christian Vision
Friday 26 September 2025, 13:00-14:30, online
Monday 12 January 2026, 16:00-17:30, online
Inspection question 2 networking –
How is the curriculum a reflection of the Christian Vision?
Wednesday 08 October 2025, 13:00-4:30, online
Thursday 12 February 2026, 16:00-7:30, online
Inspection question 3 networking –
Collective Worship and Spirituality
Wednesday 15 October 2025, 13:00-14:30, online
Tuesday 03 March 2026, 16:00-17:30, online
Inspection question 4 networking –
Theologically rooted Christian vison and treating people well.
Wednesday 05 November 2025, 13.00-14:30, online
Tuesday 24 March 2026, 16:00-17:30, online
Inspection question 5 networking –
Justice and responsibility
Wednesday 19 November 2025, 13:00-14:30, online
Thursday 30 April 2026, 16:00-17:30 online
Inspection question 6/7 networking –
Religious Education with Debbie Yeomans from RE Today
Thursday 27 November 2025, 16:00-17:30, online
Thursday 07 May 2026, 16:00-17:30, online
Online
Fees: Per session PA £25 / Non PA £40 (per school)
Bundle PA £100 / Non PA £200
Understanding Christianity Refresher
In-person event for schools already using the Understanding Christianity resource. Useful for any teachers needing a refresher or introduction.
Wednesday 24 September, 09:30-12:30 or 13:00-16:00
Venue: Belper St John’s CE Primary School
Tuesday 24 March 2026 09:30-12:30 or 13:00-16:00
Venue: Church House, Full Street, Derby
Tuesday 30 June 2026 09:00-12:00 or 13:00-16:00
Venue: Glossop Area
Fee: PA £40 / Non PA £85
PLEASE INDICATE ON BOOKING FORM if you require a new set of resources £75 charge
folder (9 units & resource booklets for each key stage), frieze, frieze booklet, teacher’s guide, information & website guide
Early Career Teachers
Essential for all new teachers.
The recent OFSTED RE research report and the ECT framework are clear on the essential nature of subject knowledge CPD. RE is often a subject that teachers feel less confident teaching and this programme will improve both RE subject knowledge and confidence.
Opportunity to complete gap tasks for a short self-study course through Teach RE. Timings have been carefully considered to allow staff to travel home for the virtual sessions. If possible, we politely request that staff are allowed to leave slightly earlier on this day to allow them to access the training at home.
If you have attended these sessions previously, it will still be relevant to access the sessions below this academic year.
ECTs are also encouraged to access the webinars available.
Why RE?
Wednesday 14 January 2026 13:00-15:00 Online
Subject knowledge in RE/Religion and worldviews
Thursday 23 April 2026 13:00-15:00 – Online
Fee for both sessions: PA £60 / Non PA £120 (per school)
Governor Two-Part Training Programme
Sessions are held online 18:00 – 20:00
Part 1 is repeated on 2 dates – please attend only 1.
Tuesday 19 November 2025 OR Tuesday 14 April 2026
Part 2 Tuesday 13 January 2026 OR Tuesday 16 June 2026
Essential for any new governor and those who have not accessed DBE training for a while and would benefit from refreshing their knowledge of what it means to be a governor of a church school. Provides firm foundations to carry out your role effectively as well as networking and discussion time with other governors in the diocese.
Sessions led by the Deputy Director of Education and Debbie Yeomans from RE Today
- What a church school is (and is not)
- The importance of ethos and vision
- RE in a church school
- SIAMS
- Collective Worship
This is for ANY governor of a church school not just foundation governors.
Fee for both sessions:
PA £125 / Non PA £250 (per school)
PA £25 / Non PA £40 (individual governor
Monitoring & Evaluating Life as a Church School
Explore diverse ways to monitor and evaluate and the roles of school leaders, pupils and governors. Both webinars run 18:00 – 20:00
The session is offered on 2 dates with repeated content. YOU SHOULD ONLY ATTEND 1 SESSION
- Tuesday 21 October 2025 or
- Monday 18 May 2026
Fee: PA £25 / Non PA £40
Primary RE Development Training
In person by Debbie Yeomans RE Today.
Useful for RE Subject Leads, teachers, support staff who will be teaching or helping to deliver RE.
3 dates / venues are offered for each session (the content is repeated so you only need attend 1)
Session 1 – Autumn Term
Focus: Subject knowledge and progression in substantive concepts
Monday 06 October 2025, 13:30-16:30, Church House, Full Street, Derby
Tuesday 07 October 2025. 09:00-12:00 Hartington Village Hall
Tuesday 07 October 2025, 13:30-16:30 Chapel-en-le-Frith CE Primary School
Session 2 – Spring Term
Focus: Practical Examples of Ways of Knowing
Wednesday 04 March 2026, 13:30-16:30 Chapel en le Frith CE Primary School
Thursday 05 March 2026, 09:00-12:00 Hartington Village Hall
Thursday 05 March 2026, 13:30-16:30 Derby Church House
Session 3 – Summer Term
Focus: Understanding Christianity as a Global Faith
Tuesday 23 June 2026, 13:00-16:00 Derby – Church House
Wednesday 24 June 2026, 09:00-12:00 Hartington Village Hall
Wednesday 24 June 2026, 13:30-16:00 Chapel en le Frith CE Primary School
Fee per session: PA £40 / Non PA
Help! I’m the new RE Subject Leader
Led by Debbie Yeomans from RE Today
Ideal for new subject leaders. 3 online sessions: 1 per term. Gives great support to a new subject leader in a community or a church school during their early days of leading the subject.
Attendance is required at all 3 sessions.
Tuesday 20 November 2025, 13:00 – 16:30 Online
Tuesday 03 March March 2026, 15:45-17:15 Online
Monday 08 June 2026, 15:45-17:15 Online
Fee for all 3 sessions: PA £95 / Non PA £135
SIAMS Framework Training
Useful for both staff & governors. 2-hour session that explains the new framework and what to expect in terms of the practicalities of a SIAMS inspection. Looks at the SEF, monitoring and evaluation, as well as giving you an opportunity to think about what your action points may be for each of the inspection questions.
Useful for anyone wanting to get to know the new framework better or for anyone new to the SIAMS process.
NB all sessions are the same; different times are offered to make it as accessible to as many people as possible.
Wednesday 22 October 2025, 15:30-17:30 Online
Tuesday 24 February 2026, 13:00-15:00 Online
Wednesday 06 May 2026, 18:00-20:00 Online
Fee: PA £25 / Non PA £40
Pupil Day
The Pupil Day is designed to get students actively engaged with the RE curriculum. This is an in-person 1-day event for Year 2 and 3.
Schools are invited to bring 6 pupils and staff to accompany them. Videos and supporting resources are created by Debbie Yeomans from RE Today:
Environmental Care for Creation
Wednesday 03 June 2026, 09:30-14:30
Venue: TBC
Fees: PA £70 / Non PA £100 (per school)