The SDBE gifts every church school with…

Representation: strategic engagement with the Education Office of the Church of England, Ofsted, DfE, RSC, LAs, Teaching School Alliances

Advice about school estate and the formation of new schools -

We have much experience in this area

Governance -

Strategic advice and administration support related to the appointment of Foundation governors, trustees and members

SIAMS -

Provision of a SIAMS Manager to lead the whole process and ensure high quality inspection practice as well as administrative support

School/ Academy/ MAT Leader recruitment and induction -

Support before and during the recruitment process and a visit to the new leader once in post (Head of School, Headteacher, CEO)

MAT development/ academy conversion -

The provision of a mixed article MAT landscape enabling schools to join local MATs

Provision of Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust (DSAT) -

A potential home for any church school

Model Admissions Arrangements -

Provided as a basis for your own policy. There is a statutory requirement for schools to consult on their Admissions Policy at least once every seven years

Strategic engagement with schools causing concern -

Working with schools, MATs and education partners to better enable support for schools facing challenge

Work with Children and Young People: schools/ parishes support –

Advisory support to help enable flourishing engagement with children and young people

Support from our office-based Education Service Assistants

Critical Incident Support -

From a telephone conversation to pastoral support on site. Our support can be accessed 24/7

Provision of Year 6 Leavers’ Service in partnership with Salisbury Cathedral -

We offer this for 1500 pupils a year

Education Services Manager 
Assistant to Director of Education 
Sarah McNicol 
01722 746949 
sarah.mcnicol@salisbury.anglican.org