Below you will find details of the sessions and events for the academic year 2025-2026.
Autumn 2025
Induction for New Foundation Directors, Governors and Clerks
Tuesday 9th September 2025 4-5.30pm. Zoom or
Introduction to Lighting the Path, the new Primary Religious Education Resource
Thursday 11th September 2025, Session 1 10am – 12pm or 1 – 3pm
Directors of CAT/SATs: Understanding Primary Standards
Monday 15th September 2025 2-4pm. Education Service, St Edward’s House, St Pauls Wood Hill, Orpington, BR5 2SR.
Beginning of Year Mass 2025
Wednesday 24th September 2025. 11am.
Diocesan Chaplaincy Day
Tuesday 7th October 2025, 930am-3.30pm. Amigo Hall, Lambeth Road, SE1 6HR
New to Catholic Schools
Thursday 9th October 2025 9.30am-4pm. Education Service, St Edward’s House, St Pauls Wood Hill, Orpington, BR5 2SR.
Admissions for Governors
Wednesday 15th October 2025 5.30-7pm. Zoom.
Distinctive Nature of a Catholic School
Thursday 11th September 2025. 4-5.30pm. Zoom
Academisation for Governors
Thursday 18th September 2025 5.30-7pm. Zoom
CSED Writing
Monday 22nd September 2025. 10am-12pm. Education Service, St Edward’s House, St Pauls Wood Hill, Orpington, BR5 2SR
Safeguarding for Governors
Thursday 9th October 2025 5.30-7pm. Zoom
New to Leading Religious Education in Primary Schools
Tuesday 14th October 2025 9.30am-4pm. Cowderoy Room, Amigo Hall, Lambeth Road, SE1 6HR
Racial Justice and Inclusion in Education
Tuesday 21st October 2025. 3-5pm. Zoom
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 event Free cancellation notice deadline Zoom Course 2 days In person course (no speaker fee/minimal venue/catering fees) 2 days In person course (speaker/venue/catering fees) 5 days Conference 10 days
