In our schools, every step matters. Let God’s Word be the lamp guiding our classrooms, corridors, and hearts. 🌟 #ChurchSchoolLife #Psalm119105 #FaithAndLearning @chelmsdio.bsky.social

Wonderful to worship with St Andrews Great Yeldham for their Harvest Festival this morning. Lovely singing and beautiful harvest scarecrow hats in Mulberry Tree class! @chelmsdio.bsky.social

Great to host Mandy Christopher from the Growing Faith Foundation today at St Edward’s Primary School and at St Thomas of Canterbury Church to reflect on the research completed so far by our Learning Hub! @chelmsdio.bsky.social

Yesterday’s lectionary invites us to champion gratitude in our schools. Let’s inspire pupils to pause, reflect, and appreciate life’s moments of healing and hope. How will you encourage a thankful mindset in your classrooms today? #CofESchools #Lectionary

I saw this super display at St John’s Danbury yesterday afternoon. I loved how visual this makes windows, mirrors and doors for the pupils in the school hall! #spirituality #spiritualdevelopment @lauraoboyle.bsky.social @chelmsdio.bsky.social

Wonderful visit to Churchgate Primary in Harlow today. Inspiring leadership from the Headteacher — a clear vision rooted in values and a deep commitment to every child’s flourishing. 🌱✨ #ChurchSchools #Education #InspiringLeadership

Starting midweek with an almond croissant and a reminder: joy fuels leadership. Here’s to encouraging every school and every learner today. 🥐🌟 #DiocesanEducation #LeadWithJoy

In our church schools, faith often grows in quiet, unseen ways — in the kindness shown to a friend, the courage to try again, the wonder in a child’s question.

Small seeds of faith, hope and love can transform whole communities. 🌱

#WeeklyWisdom #ChurchSchools #FaithInAction @chelmsdio.bsky.social

Another super visit to a new church school
Leader at Roxwell Primary School. It’s a joy to spend time with leaders so passionate about their new role! @chelmsdio.bsky.social @lifeeducationtrust.com

Lovely to visit St Mary’s Primary, Burnham-on-Crouch today and spend time with their wonderful new headteacher. 🌞 Such a joy to see the school alive with energy on a glorious sunny day! #Education #Community #ChurchSchools @chelmsdio.bsky.social

Weekly Wisdom ✨
Paul’s words still speak: “Do good… be generous and ready to share.” (1 Tim 6:18)
What might this look like in the small decisions you make for your school today?
#FaithInEducation #WeeklyWisdom
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Great to meet with our advisers this afternoon – always inspiring to share best practice and strengthen our support for schools. Together we’re building even stronger communities of learning and faith. #Education #Collaboration @chelmsdio.bsky.social

Great to be back at Lambeth Palace again, this time for the launch of two new resources for our Church Schools: Heroes of Hope and Difference for Primary schools. Looking forward to sharing these more widely in our diocese! @chelmsdio.bsky.social

“‘No one lights a lamp & hides it.’ (Luke 8:16) In our church schools, every child’s light matters. This week, may we help them shine brightly in learning, faith & friendship. #WeeklyWisdom #LetYourLightShine #ChurchSchool @chelmsdio.bsky.social

Great to be back at Pleshey Retreat house leading our 10th Church School Leadership Cohort through their first residential. Brilliant to be joined by Andy Griffiths to reflect on schools as anxious systems @chelmsdio.bsky.social

A great day at Lambeth Palace thinking all things children and young people alongside growing faith. Great to have time to talk deeply with colleagues too @chelmsdio.bsky.social

A fantastic DBE day at Pleshey today — exploring our theme All God’s Children with a focus on SEND inclusion. Grateful for rich conversations and shared commitment to ensuring every child is seen, valued and included. 🌟 #EveryChildMadeInGodsImage @chelmsdio.bsky.social

Great to visit St Katherine’s School today and meet with the head. Loved the entrance plaque telling St Katherine’s story – a reminder of courage and faith at the heart of the school. @chelmsdio.bsky.social

Leadership can be heavy but we don’t carry it alone. As the week begins may you lead with trust, courage and compassion, knowing God is your strength and your shield. #leadwithheart #visioninaction #rootedtolead

Such a joy to be present at Mike’s ordination at the Cathedral today. A wonderful celebration of his calling — and a proud moment for us all in the Education Team as we support him in this next step of ministry. @chelmsdio.bsky.social

✨ First adviser meeting of the year today! A warm welcome to Laura as she joins the team — we’re excited for all that lies ahead as we serve and support our schools together in 2025/26 #TeamEducation #Welcome @chelmsdio.bsky.social

‘I came that they may have life, and have it to the full’ John 10:10. Starting the year reflecting on dignity - recognising the God given worth in every child. May our schools be places where all are seen, valued and included #allgodschildren @chelmsdio.bsky.social

As the first week of term comes to a close, we give thanks for new beginnings, friendships, and learning. May our children, staff, and families find rest and joy this weekend. 🌿✨
#BackToSchool #ChurchSchools @chelmsdio.bsky.social

🌍🍃 The Church’s Season of Creation is here – a time to reflect, pray, and act for our common home.
Our church schools have a wonderful opportunity to explore care for creation in worship, RE, and social justice.
#SeasonOfCreation #ChurchSchools
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This year the DBE continue to celebrate and strengthen SEND inclusion in our church schools through our theme: All God’s Children. Schools are already doing incredible work, this will be about deepening support, sharing practice and affirming every child’s God given worth!

✨ A very warm welcome back to all our schools at the start of the new term! Thank you to leaders, staff and governors for the energy and care you pour into our children and young people. Praying this year is filled with joy, learning and hope for every school community. ✨

📘 Just finished The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt — essential reading for educators & parents. A powerful, evidence-based look at how phones are reshaping childhood, and what we can do about it. Clear, urgent, practical. A must read. #EdLeadership #DigitalWellbeing #TheAnxiousGeneration

Just had an excellent visit to Stisted Church of England Primary School—such a calm and welcoming atmosphere, with happy, engaged children. And of course, I absolutely loved Basil, the wonderful school dog! #Education #SchoolVisits #BasilTheSchoolDog #canoniumlearningtrust

“Two days at the beautiful Diocesan House of Retreat in Pleshey for the final residential of our Church School Leaders course—a time for reflection, growth, and deepening our sense of vocation. Grateful for the space to pause, connect, and be inspired. #ChurchSchoolLeadership #Retreat #Pleshey”

Honoured to take Dean Shelley-Ann of Trinidad and Tobago to visit our church schools, St Mary’s Prittlewell & St Edwards Academy Romford last week. We connected with inspiring teens and blessed a brand new prayer garden. A day filled with faith, fellowship & hope! #Community #Blessed