Schools
The Diocese of Bath and Wells Education Department supports 181 Church of England Schools. We provide professional advice and assistance to support schools in all aspects of their Christian Distinctiveness, through interpreting and sharing the Church of England’s Vision for Education and its 4 key pillars of wisdom, hope, community and dignity. We particularly support schools to develop their own unique vision in their own unique setting. We are share all aspects of our offer through our Core Offer booklet, our CPD brochure, with our schools through our regular headteacher and chair of governors’ briefings and via newsletters and regular communication. School EffectivenessThe school effectiveness team provides expert support, training and guidance to school leaders, governors and trustees on all matters outside those relating directly to school effectiveness. These include:
School organisationThe school organisation team provides expert support, training and guidance to school leaders, governors and trustees on all matters outside those relating directly to school effectiveness. These include:
The departmental team works closely with external experts on surveying, valuations, legal advice and admissions to ensure that Church schools have the advice they need to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation. Useful links for more informationThe Department of Education Schools newsletterDownload the Autumn term 2021 newsletter Who to contactDownloads
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Diocesan Board of Education (DBE) Composition of the Diocese of Bath and Wells Board of Education | ![]() |
School Effectiveness Working Group An introduction to the School Effectiveness Working Group | ![]() |
School Organisation Working Group An introduction to the School Organisation Working Group | ![]() |
Youth and Children's Working Group Introduction to the Youth and Children's Working Group | ![]() |