What can we help you find?
CAFOD - Back to School Resources 2021
August 2021
Back to school: Explore our new resources in 2021.
More than ever before, this needs to be an academic year that gives children and young people in Catholic primary and secondary schools a sense of being part of a global family, a sense of looking outward from themselves and, above all, a sense of hope.
As you plan the coming term in school, here is our guide to how CAFOD can support you in bringing the world into your classroom.
1. Brighten Up goes green
2. The Eyes of the World are watching
3. Online assemblies
4. Prayer, liturgy and collective worship
5. Book free CPD
6. Set up a CAFOD Club in your school
7. Book a school visit
8. Sixth form resources
CAFOD dates for the academic and liturgical year!
Supporting Trans and Non-Binary Staff and Students
July 2021
This project was funded by the Church Universities Fund and York St John University; it
sought out and listened to the views of trans andnon-binary students and staff, chaplains
from Anglican Foundation universities, and two prominent trans priests in the Church of
England. Interviews provided a set of rich narratives focussed on the lived experiences
of trans and non-binary folk on university campuses and in church environments.
Chaplains provided details regarding their current knowledge and practices, and the
potential for developing their support to trans and non-binary staff and students. All
the recommendations in this report are underpinned by the principles of amplifying and
listening to trans and non-binary voices, and we suggest chaplains build an iterative
listening process into their work to ensure trans and non-binary people define what
support they would like and how it can be delivered effectively.
Inclusive Pride Cross
June 2021
To mark Pride Month, the rainbow flag has been updated to ensure inclusivity is at the heart of the LGBT+ movement.
The new design incorporates intersex people into the movement and was led by Valentino Vecchietti.
Inspired by the Gender Identity & Sexuality workshop at the People of Hope 2021 Conference, School Chaplain Fr Simon created an Inclusive Pride Cross
Racial Justice, Equality and Diversity (RJED) CPD Summer 2021 – Summer 2022
June 2021
The Diocese of Westminster Education Service RJED (Racial Justice, Equality and Diversity) Working Party are delighted to offer this comprehensive Catholic programme of CPD which aims to educate, inform and inspire participants so they can actively work to achieve racial justice and equality in their communities.
There are eight sessions each running between 3.30-5pm on different days to make them accessible to all staff. The first two sessions are taking place this half term on the 15th June HERE and the 8th July HERE and then there will be a session each half term during next academic year. The eight sessions will cover - Advocacy in Schools, Unconscious Bias, Racial Justice in light of Sacred Scripture, Decolonising the Curriculum, Challenging Racial Injustice in the Church, Solidarity in the Face of Adversity and much more...
You can purchase individual tickets for each session or you can save your school money and buy a school package HERE which includes access to all the sessions for all staff, leaders, governors and parents.
The information below includes links to more detailed information about each session. We hope your school will be able to benefit from this programme and a huge thank you to the Headteachers on the working party who have made this possible.
Claire O'Neill | Secondary Adviser for Catholic Education
Education Service
Diocese of Westminster
020 7798 9005
07813855898
Racial Justice, Equality and Diversity (RJED)
CPD Summer 2021 – Summer 2022
The online RJED CPD programme aims to educate, inform and inspire participants so they can actively work to achieve racial justice and equality in their communities.
RJED CPD Programme 2021/2022 | Booking Package
Package includes all sessions from June 2021 to June 2022 with the exception of the Primary Anti-Racist RE Online Course.
https://courses.rcdow.org.uk/event/racial-justice-equality-and-diversity-cpd-package-online-courses-2021-2022/
Summer 2021:
Let's Talk Race: Developing a Shared Language and Practice - Professor Paul Miller
15th June 3:30-5pm
For teachers, leaders, governors, parents, clergy and members of diocesan departments (in Westminster and beyond)
https://courses.rcdow.org.uk/event/rjed-cpd-online-course-part-1-15th-june/
Developing Advocacy in Schools for Racial Justice, Equality and Diversity - Susan Elderfield
8th July 3:30-5pm
For leaders, governors, parents, clergy and members of diocesan departments (in Westminster and beyond)
https://courses.rcdow.org.uk/event/developing-advocacy-in-schools-for-racial-justice-equality-and-diversity-online-course-8th-july-2021/
Autumn 2021:
Unconscious Bias - Orlene Badu
29th September 3:30-5pm
For teachers, leaders, governors, parents, clergy and members of diocesan departments (in Westminster and beyond)
https://courses.rcdow.org.uk/event/unconscious-bias-online-course-29th-september-2021/
Racial Justice, Equality and Diversity in Sacred Scripture - Father Victor Darlington
25th November 3:30-5pm
For teachers, leaders, governors, parents, clergy and members of diocesan departments (in Westminster and beyond)
https://courses.rcdow.org.uk/event/racial-justice-equality-and-diversity-in-sacred-scripture-online-course-25th-november-2021/
Spring 2022:
Diversifying, decolonising and inclusivising the curriculum - Professor Paul Miller
18th January 2022 3:30-5pm
For teachers, leaders, governors, parents, clergy and members of diocesan departments (in Westminster and beyond)
https://courses.rcdow.org.uk/event/rethinking-the-curriculum-online-course-18th-january-2022/
Rethinking the Curriculum: Schools Workshop - Alexandra Brown and representatives from three Schools
22nd February 3:30-5pm
For teachers, leaders, governors, parents and members of diocesan departments (in Westminster and beyond)
https://courses.rcdow.org.uk/event/rethinking-the-curriculum-online-course-22nd-february-2022/
Summer 2022:
Challenging Racial Injustice in the Church - Father Richard Nesbitt
11th May 3:30-5pm
For teachers, leaders, governors, parents, clergy and members of diocesan departments (in Westminster and beyond)
https://courses.rcdow.org.uk/event/challenging-racial-injustice-in-the-church-online-course-11th-may-2022/
Solidarity in the Face of Adversity: To Develop Advocacy in Schools for Racial Justice, Equality and Diversity - Susan Elderfield
20th June 3:30 – 5pm
For teachers, leaders, governors, parents, clergy and members of diocesan departments (in Westminster and beyond)
https://courses.rcdow.org.uk/event/solidarity-in-the-face-of-adversity-online-course-20th-june-2022/