We are delighted to be hosting our virtual Eco-Schools Workshop this morning. This is an important area of our development.

We would like to remind everyone that the representation period on the SDBE’s statutory proposal for a new C of E Voluntary Aided secondary school in Kingston has now begun, and will continue until Friday 21st May. The full proposal can be found here: https://t.co/XADaKgYofc

Tomorrow evening we are running a new briefing session on clerking for employee hearings, and hope to see many of you there.

Today marks the beginning of the four week representation period concerning the statutory proposal by the SDBE to open a new C of E Voluntary Aided secondary school in Kingston. Find out more about this exciting initiative here: https://t.co/XADaKgYofc

It is with sadness that we heard of the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. In response we endorse and are grateful for the school collective worship resource 'A Life Well Lived' from @CofEGuildford. This can be found in our members area of the SDBE website.

The SDBE would like to give our best wishes to Jewish people in our diocesan community who are mid-way through the Pesach week. This tells the incredible story of God using Moses to rescue the Hebrews from slavery. Chag Pesach Sameachi!

Palm Sunday, which took place yesterday, marks the beginning of Holy Week for Christians all over the world. We join with all those in our diocesan schools in reflection on the last week of Jesus’ life.

On the anniversary of the first UK lockdown we join with others for the National Day of Reflection. At the SDBE we will pause for one minute at midday, pray and reflect on the year that has passed. We will remember those who have suffered across the whole SDBE family of schools.

Welcome back to all our new headteachers this morning for a new leadership session on RE & Collective Worship.

We thank all of our governors who attended our Bishop’s Certificate Module yesterday evening on Teaching and Learning.