Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Our offices are closed and re-open at 9am on Monday 5th January 2026.

Our staff contact details can be viewed here. Please send an email and the team will be in contact when the office re-opens.

Alternatively, if your query is urgent please email educationdirector@rcaos.org.uk and an on call member of the team will be in contact asap.

Diary Dates

Below you will find details of the sessions and events for the academic year 2025-2026.

Spring 2026


New to RE Leadership – Day 2

Wednesday 7th January 2026. 9.30am-4pm
Education Service, Orpington, BR5 2SR

Effective School Visits for Governors

Tuesday 13th January 2026. 5.30-7pm.
Zoom

Finance for Governors

Tuesday 20th January 2026. 5.30pm-7pm.
Zoom

Employee Procedures and Hearings; the role of the Governor

Tuesday 27th January 2026. 5.30-7pm
Zoom

Handling Complaints for Governors

Thursday 5th February 2026. 5.30-7pm
Zoom

Marketing Training with AmplifiED Schools Marketing – Secure Admissions, Celebrate Success, Build Community

Tuesday 24th February 2026. 4-5.30pm.
Zoom

Directors’ Training Day

Monday 12th January 2026. 9.30am-4pm
Education Service, Orpington, BR5 2SR

Oscar Romero Award Trust Session

Thursday 15th January 2026. 4-5.30pm
Zoom

Roles and Responsibilities Within Your Trust 

Wednesday 21st January 2026. 5.30-7pm
Zoom

Directors Keeping in Touch

Tuesday 27th January 2026. 8-8.30am
Zoom

Primary Religious Education Leaders Conference

Thursday 12th February 2026. 9.30am-4pm
Amigo Hall, SE1 6HR. £25

Please use the box below to suggest any topics for training from the Education Service


Cancellation Policy – You will not be charged a fee if you cancel prior to the published deadlines (see the table below). If cancellations are made after the times listed below, you will be charged.

Please be aware we offer free cancellations if you are notified of an inspection or other unforeseen circumstances such as safeguarding or staff illness. Please email clairewilliams@rcaos.org.uk to notify us.

Type of eventFree cancellation notice deadline
Zoom Course2 days
In person course (no speaker fee/minimal venue/catering fees)2 days
In person course (speaker/venue/catering fees)5 days
Conference10 days