# Event Details - **Event Name**: Diocese of Chelmsford Church School Governance Conference 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: This one-day conference is an opportunity for anybody involved in the governance of a C of E school to improve their understanding.About this EventThis conference is for anybody involved in governance at any Church of England school – including governors of VC/VA/foundation schools, academy directors or governance professionals and members of local governing bodies in academy schools. It will be led by members of our diocesan education team including the Diocesan Director of Education Carrie Prior and the school governance advisor Richard Hopkins. They will lead sessions on:· The uniqueness of Church school governance· The impact of governance on SEND pupils· How to navigate difficult challengesThere will also be a series of short ‘workshop’ presentations led by representatives of some of our diocesan schools and trusts. These will include:· How to question leaders effectively· Monitoring and evaluating the impact of the Christian vision· Strategic planning for governorsBy the end of the conference delegates should be more confident about what it means to be responsible for governance in a Church school, and have a better understanding of the peculiarities, joys and challenges that arise only in Church schools. They should have also had an opportunity to meet governors from other Church schools and to share and learn from good practice across the Diocese of Chelmsford. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chelmsford/diocese-of-chelmsford-church-school-governance-conference-2026/100001983942442251 - **Event Categories**: Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Chelmsford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: St. Cedd's Hall - **lat**: 51.7356722 - **long**: 0.47177110000006905 - **full address**: St. Cedd's Hall, Chapter House, Chelmsford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Diocese of Chelmsford Church School Governance Conference 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3df33664d5438ec879f7fcb4df2ef566347a598052a15023e92fcd22ea048cd4-rimg-w1200-h900-dc482f18-gmir.jpg?v=1772885158 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Diocese of Chelmsford Church School Governance Conference 2026 being held? - **A:** Diocese of Chelmsford Church School Governance Conference 2026 takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm at St. Cedd's Hall, Chapter House, Chelmsford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Diocese of Chelmsford Church School Governance Conference 2026? - **A:** Diocese of Chelmsford Church School Governance Conference 2026 is organized by Education Team - Chelmsford Diocese. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Diocese of Chelmsford Church School Governance Conference 2026 is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chelmsford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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