Members and Trustees training and events

Date: 4 November 2025 and 3 march 2026 online and 4 June in person.

Location: Zoom and in person (June)

Cost: Free

This forum, facilitated by the diocesan Education team, is an opportunity for directors/trustees of Multi-Academy Trusts to meet and discuss current issues facing them, particularly with regard to Church school distinctiveness, and to network with others within the wider diocesan area. We are able to share best practise and experience within the group. It is important to us that each trust is represented.

The November and February forums are online, and the June forum is in-person at Flourish House.

Booking

To book for 4 November 2025

To book for 3 March 2026

In person Forum 

Join us for our in person trustee's  Forum  at Flourish House, Wells. An opportunity to meet with Trustees from MATs across Bath and Wells and network over tea and cake and discuss key issues.

This forum, facilitated by the diocesan education team, is an opportunity for directors/trustees of Multi-Academy Trusts to meet to discuss current issues facing them, particularly with regard to Church school distinctiveness, and to network with others within the wider diocesan area.

To book for 4 June at Flourish House

Date: 14 October 2025 and 12 May 2026 at 6pm

Location: Zoom

Cost: Free

An introduction to governance as a Trustee or a Member within a Multi Academy Trust. Suitable for those who have been newly appointed, or those looking for a refresher, and who would like to know more about their strategic responsibility for governance across their trust. It is an expectation that Trustees/Members will attend this session and again if reappointed.

Booking 

To book 14 October 2025

To book 12 May 2026

Date : 18 November 2025

Location: Zoom

Cost: Free

This forum is an opportunity for the Diocesan Corporate Member (DCM) to really understand their role and the interface with the Diocesan Board of Education and the Education Department, particularly with the changes contained within the new church Articles.

To book for 18 November 2026

Date: 10 June 2026 at 4pm to 5pm

Location: Zoom

Cost: Free

Share experiences, anxieties and helpful tips on preparing for SIAMS with colleagues. At this forum there will be the opportunity to:

• Discuss questions about SIAMS related matters, including self-evaluation
• Share experiences, helpful tips and best practice
• Have space to explore and discuss the challenges of the SIAMS inspection
• Discuss the impact of the changes and developments to the SIAMS inspection process

Registration

To book your place for our SIAMS Forum.