Training and Resources

Sing2G7 Free Education Resources on the G7 for Primary and Secondary School children (Key stages 1-3)

A toolkit has been developed by Newham Adult, Student and Junior SACRES to address the issue of bullying linked to belief and includes lessons and assemblies.  The 'Bullying and Belief Toolkit' is now available here

NATRE

Royal Institute of Science - Science videos - New videos every Tuesday and Thursday

National Citizen Service (NCS) is a youth empowerment programme availalbe for 15-17 year-olds. A unique opportunity to do exciting outdoor activities, interact with young people from different backgrounds and develop the skills employers value.  Their team of qualified teachers and senior leaders can provide free, flexible resource packs full of lesson plans and slides to help you with the return to school. Based around 7 themes, these resources have been designed with teachers and school staff in mind. To access the resource pack please contact education@ncstrust.org.uk

Springs Dance Company
Get Fit Go Green workshops provide a proactive and productive way for your school to consider climate change. The workshops offer energetic, action packed dance workshops that sensitively help children think about and discuss climate change and inspire everyone to take action. The work links closely to the Christian faith exploring the idea of stewardship for the planet and those we share with it, looking at Jesus' call to love our neighbour.

Tree Prayers Paul Cudby, the vicar of St. Mary Magdalene, Tanworth in Arden, discovered that his neighbouring church primary school has a prayer garden and so he put together some thoughts and prayers based around the trees in the garden. He has kindly shared them with us to inspire others to do the same in Quiet Gardens in schools, or in any setting. Find out more

Local School Nature Grant Scheme - Helping schools break out into nature

Explorify -  Spark your pupils curiosity and develop their thinking skills. Explorify is a new programme of free activities for primary school teachers that will help you and your pupils think about the world in a new way. Developed by The Wellcome Trust.

Christian Aid Global Neighbours  - As well as the recognition attached to gaining accreditation status, the scheme will also help schools fulfil the Church of England’s vision of education that is deeply Christian and serving the common good.  In addition, by helping children claim their voice as global citizens, participation in the scheme will help church schools develop and showcase their work in helping their pupils to become courageous advocates.

Christian Aid Primary School resources

Chichester Cathedral offer a range of educational workshops and resources.

Test of FAITH is a new resource for use with GCSE and A Level students to help pupils explore issues surrounding science and religion, and includes interviews from leading Christian scientists. Produced by The Stapleford Centre with the Faraday institute.

Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership Programmes - The Foundation is offering a range of Leadership Development Programmes for key roles across education. These include the latest thinking and research around leadership theory, as well as practical application grounded theologically in the Church of England's Vision for Education.