Diary Dates

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
Friday 19th September 2025 5.30-7pm. Zoom

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.
St George’s Cathedral, 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.

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

Admissions for Governors

Wednesday 15th October 2025 5.30-7pm. 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 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