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Inspirational Chaplaincy – Conference 15 June 2016

‘Inspirational Chaplaincy’ is a one-day conference organised by Chaplaincy Central, featuring the churches’ national adviser for FE Garry Neave, Festive, and Prayer Spaces in Schools.  To book visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chaplaincy-central-conference-tickets-21552820065 

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Festive – FE and Sixth Form Intiative – Director Vacancy

The Trustees of Festive (www.festive.org.uk) are currently seeking a Director (4 days pw) to work as part of the local and national church in support of faith provision within post-16 education. Closing date 22 February 2016.  Click here for further details: Festive Director Advert

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All for One, One for All

If you’re interested in how Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development can be integrated into teaching and learning in vocational courses, take a look at the following video and report of a partnership project between Leicester College, the St Philip’s Centre and fbfe, with support from the SFA and NIACE, in 2013-14.

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Culture and Faith Summit at Birmingham Metropolitan College

Congratulations to Birmingham Metropolitan College on a very creative & successful ‘Culture & Faith Summit’ today.  A few of us from WMFEC who helped plan/contribute joined hundreds of students & college staff in debates, food-tasting, creating music & artwork, spoken word poetry, fashion & a faith marketplace.  Well done to all who participated!

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Chaplaincy: A Business Eye View

Bournville College is one of several FE colleges in the WM to start chaplaincy provision in recent years.  On 11 May, Shelley Phelan, Bournville College’s E & D Manager, shares how her organisation values chaplaincy, at the Churches & Industry Group Birmingham’s annual meeting (Hall 7, ICC, 6.45-8pm).  All welcome – RVSP to val.dalton@cigb.org.uk

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Effectiveness of Chaplaincy – new report by Theos

A Very Modern Ministry is the new report by think-tank Theos on the nature and impact of chaplaincy.  Author Ben Ryan discusses FE too, noting how further education chaplains do much more than simply pastoral work with students.  A number sit on equality and diversity committees, advise college managers on how to handle faith-related issues, and help negotiate where difficulties arise.  Some also provide staff training on matters of religion and belief.  Read the full report online at: http://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/files/files/Modern%20Ministry%20combined.pdf

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Handling Faith Based Discussions and Disputes in your College

Huge thanks to participants and contributors who made yesterday’s workshop such a success, and also to North Warwickshire and Hinckley College for hosting us so well.  We’ll post a short-write up of the event on our ‘For Colleges‘ page in due course.  Meanwhile, remember your conflict style ‘animal’ and come down from the mountain tops!  (Intrigued?  Ask us!)

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OU Report on Religion, Security and Global Uncertainty Emphasises Need for Faith Literacy

A new report exploring the relationship between religion and security emphasises the need for faith literacy, an ethic of inclusivity and consultation with communities, as a precursor to sound policy.  Written by Prof John Wolffe and Dr Gavin Moorhead of the Open University, the report also cautions against generalising about the effects that religious (and indeed secular) ideas or movements may have, and notes that ‘religious leaders are potentially effective agents for overcoming community tensions’ (p. 3).  The report can be read in full at: http://www.paccsresearch.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Religion-Security-Global-Uncertainties.pdf

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Chaplaincy Central is live!

Chaplaincy Central is a new network and resource hub for those involved in chaplaincy in schools and colleges, developed by the School Chaplains and Leaders Association (SCALA).  Check out their website, now live, and register to be able to access ideas, resources and best practice.

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Training Event: Handling Difficult Faith-Related Disputes in College

Book Now for 10 March 2015 in your diary for the third of WM Churches’ FE Council’s ‘faith literacy’ training events – this time focused on developing skills in dealing with difficult faith-based discussions and disputes (booking form here: Handling Faith Based Discussions in your College – booking form).  Contributors include Sandra Cobbin (Clarity Development), The Feast, and Peacemakers