Church of England launches new educational foundation

Feb 4, 2017 by

The Church of England is launching its Foundation for Educational Leadership on Saturday 4th February with a national conference.

The Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership will provide leadership development training for those holding key roles in education, and is a major intervention by the Church in the education sector.

In advance of the launch, it has announced the names of the four trustees of the new charity:

  • Professor Joy Carter DL (Chair); Vice-Chancellor of Winchester University
  • The Revd Nigel Genders; Chief Education Officer for the Church of England
  • The Rt Revd Rachel Treweek; Bishop of Gloucester
  • Professor Bill Lucas; Acclaimed researcher and writer about education and learning

Speaking about the new trustees the Foundation’s Director, James Townsend, said: “We are thrilled that the work of the Foundation for Educational Leadership will be supported by an experienced and visionary Board of Trustees, reflecting a powerful partnership between dioceses, universities and school leaders.

“I am looking forward to working with Joy, Nigel, Bishop Rachel and Bill as we seek to ensure that all leaders in education have access to the very highest quality leadership development – especially those serving pupils in rural and disadvantaged areas.”

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