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Diary Dates

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

Summer 2026


New to Religious Education Leadership – Day 3

Monday 11th May 2026. 9.30am-4pm
Education Service, Orpington, BR5 2SR.

Deputy Headteachers’ Conference

Tuesday 19th May 2026. 9.30am-4pm. £60
West Indies Room at The Kia Oval

Drop in Session for Parish Priests

Thursday 21st May 2026. 2-3pm.
Zoom

Finance for Governors

Tuesday 9th June 2026 5.30-7pm
Zoom

ECT Celebration Event

Tuesday 16th June 2026.
Amigo hall, Lambeth Road, SE1 6HR

Clerk to Governors Forum

Thursday 18th June 2026. 2-3pm.
Zoom

Secondary RE Leaders Meeting

Tuesday 23rd June 2026. 4-5.30pm.
Teams

Pupil Celebration Day

Thursday 25th June 2026. 9.30am-4pm
The Friars Aylesford Priory, Kent ME20 7BY.

Induction for New Foundation Directors, Governors and Clerks

Thursday 14th May 2026. 5.30-7pm
Zoom

Senior Leaders Briefings

Wednesday 20th May 2026. 8-8.30am.
Zoom

Directors Keeping in Touch (KIT)

Wednesday 3rd June 2026. 8-8.30am.
Teams

Governors Gathering

Thursday 11th June 2026 4pm-5pm
Zoom

What Does Good Prayer and Liturgy Look Like?

Thursday 18th June 2026. 1-4pm.
Zoom

Directors & Governors Retreat

Saturday 20th June 2026. 9.30am-4pm
Education Service, BR5 2SR. £20

Safeguarding for Governors

Tuesday 23rd June 2026. 5.30pm-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
In person course (speaker/venue/catering fees)5 days
Conference10 days