We’re so looking forward to welcoming @marymyatt.bsky.social to our Annual Conference for School Leaders on Tuesday. The team are wrapping presents tonight - fire is lit - is it Christmas? 🤣

A real treat for Charlotte this morning - a wonderful visit to the wonderful Bridekirk Dovenby School 💕

2025 Read for Empathy Collection Launch Today Empathy Lab launches the 2025 Read for Empathy collection of books for 3-16-year-olds, alongside calling for empathy and emotional skills to be prioritised. Now in its 9th year, this unique l…

Some lovely book browsing here

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As we head towards the end of a busy half term, we would like to thank all our teachers, school leaders, governors and support staff - not to mention the wonderful children in our schools - for all their achievements and commitment. You inspire us every day.

Lots of discussion of this within RE groups and church school groups

Then Charlotte was on to the opening of the long fought for classroom at St Patrick’s Endmoor. More amazing pupils, staff, headteacher and community 💕

It’s been quite the day for Charlotte, reminding her of the best bits of being a school leader (first hand) and some of the trickiest bits (in conversation). Some (best bits only) are captured here … The AMAZING @stoswalds choir and some special places xxx

Amazing. Thank you @grayriggschool.bsky.social ❤️

The Mighty Oaks stayed after school and led a Holocaust Memorial Day Service, they chose poems, reflections and even used 10 stages to show how we might feel helpless against oppression but that we can remove its foundations and be the light that can continue to grow @carlisledbe.bsky.social

This report was referred to at the conference on Wednesday by Ed Vainker of Reach. Reach really gave themselves the right name to reflect how they work with their communities.

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What a special day. Back where it all started in 1811 at Hackney Church 💕

Our own Charlotte Tudway, Diocesan Director of Education, introduced Leora Cruddas of the Confederation of School Trusts at The National Society conference at Hackney Church. We’re all so proud of Charlotte’s work - she inspires us all every day

A cold but beautiful evening in London 💕

Looks really interesting- see our Weekly Comms or the link below for more information

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I grew up Muslim in a Catholic community – and Mary represented common ground | Zeyneb Sayılgan Despite some theological differences, both denominations look to her as an inspiration for cultivating compassion and hope, says scholar Zeyneb Sayılgan

An interesting Christmas Day read www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

There’s lots going on in our churches right now godforall.org.uk/carolsincumb...

The lifeboat chaplains on duty at sea this Christmas - Religion Media Centre Christmas services in support of lifeboat volunteers are led by dozens of volunteer chaplains, some of whom serve on the boats themselves

There are around 50 chaplains to RNLI crews, on hand to support them, or even join them, especially at Christmas. Here, they reflect on teamwork, courage, the power of the sea, and how their calling nurtures a deep sense of loyalty and community

Useful for #TeamRE

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Today my employers were paying me to drive to Borrowdale. How lucky am I?! What a gorgeous journey and what a fabulous school. My only question is how do pupils get any work done with these views from their classroom windows? 🤔

A little reward to school leaders in Carlisle Diocese who’ve jumped ship to BlueSky … today Charlotte got an email from THE LEGEND @marymyatt.bsky.social. Watch this space and get excited peeps 💕

It’s a grim job trying to make the shocking lack of underfunding for our school buildings (£800k with £1.8m worth of projects needing doing). However the blow was softened today … when you’re colleague serves THE BEST mince pies ever AND then their spouse goes out to buy bacon butties for the team 💕

Every visit to Langdale School is special💕 Today was EXTRA special - lunch, worship, advent time with pupils 💕 Lucky me! Thanks for the amazing welcome 🙏

First of three pieces on effective school governance by Matt Bromley - lots of detailed points here for leadership teams including governors to get their teeth into @mattbromley.bsky.social

Delighted that the long awaited extension to St Patrick’s school is finally complete and pupils now have the great environment for learning that they deserve 💕

A lovely trip down to Blackburn Diocese for a DBE Services Board meeting today. Wonderful to hear about the amazing work of @dbeschooladvice.bsky.social 👍 And catch up with colleagues in our family of northern dioceses ❤️

Yesterday was a beautiful day to visit the amazing Grayrigg School with our current cohort of Christian Leadership Course delegates. It really is all about BELONGING at Grayrigg. Inspirational ❤️

Carlisle Diocesan Board of Education is now on Bluesky so we can connect with you in online spaces that align with our ethos. Follow us @carlisledbe.bsky.social