Diary Dates

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

Autumn 2025


Advent Reflections

Thursday 4th, 11th, 18th December 2025. 8am to 8.15am. Teams.

Does Your Prayer & Liturgy Meet CSI Expectations

Wednesday 10th December 2025, 3.30-5pm
Zoom

Advent Service

Tuesday 9th December 2025. 1.30pm. St George’s Cathedral

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

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

Directors Keeping in Touch

Tuesday 27th January 2026. 8-8.30am
Zoom

Handling Complaints for Governors

Thursday 5th February 2026. 5.30-7pm
Zoom

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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