28th April 2026
Senior Leaders’ Wellbeing Lunch
“Opting to pause and reflect is a necessity, not a luxury.”
Wolfe, 2025
Weds 10 June – 09:30 arrival for a 10:00 start.
Coombe Abbey, Coventry.
These facilitated lunch meetings are for Headteachers to have a safe space over lunch where they can talk to each other in confidence and in a spirit of collegiate support. If you can’t attend, please do send a senior colleague to take advantage of this space.
Booking is essential – please register here by Friday 08 May.
Chorister Open Evening at Coventry Cathedral
Tuesday 19 May 2026
We encourage families to attend our Chorister Open Evening to find out more and experience cathedral music first‑hand.
Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026
Time: 16:30–18:30
Venue: Coventry Cathedral
Who can attend: Boys & Girls currently in school Years 2–6
For children who love to sing, becoming a chorister at Coventry Cathedral can be a truly life‑shaping experience. Our choristers receive outstanding musical training, sing regularly in the Cathedral’s worship, and grow in confidence, teamwork, and leadership – all within a welcoming and inclusive community. We warmly welcome children of all backgrounds, schools and faiths. You do not need to be ‘religious’ to apply – only a love of singing and a commitment to the life and values of the Cathedral.
More information here and on the Cathedral website.
Year 6 Transition Resources
Year 6 Transition sessions are available on the DBE website under general resources accessible with the normal password.
‘Growing Beyond Your Roots: Transitioning from Primary to Secondary’ has 9 hour-long sessions, teacher notes, PowerPoint presentations and a pupil reflective journal with a church school focus.
For the full Headlines newsletter contact joanne.evans@coventrydbe.org