Diocese of Norwich

Who we are

The Diocese of Norwich is the Church of England across the areas of Norfolk and Waveney.

Supporting churches

Resources, training and practical advice for all who serve in our churches and local communities.

Welcome to the Education section of our website. We are here to support our schools, their pupils, staff and governors, churches, and communities to ‘Flourish Together’ and achieve ‘Immeasurably more than we can imagine!’

Vision and Priorities

We see the ministry of the whole of the Diocese of Norwich, across Norfolk and Waveney, as being about how we live our life together, for the flourishing of every person in every place.

Cost of living support and resources

Support, resources and funding for churches to provide pastoral help for people affected by the cost of living crisis. Stories of how parishes and volunteers are already helping in practical ways.

‘Church in the Fields’ wins Heritage Fund bid

Haveringland Church has been awarded nearly £200,000 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to ‘Build the Future and Repair the Past’.

Digital Giving Rollout 2022-2024

With card having overtaken cash as the preferred form of payment in society generally in 2017, having the ability to accept digital donations is going to be key for many churches in the years to come.

A Christmas message on invitation from the Bishop of Norwich

Bishop Graham has recorded a Christmas message encouraging us all to intentionally invite people back into church this Christmas.

Pupils launch “We Need You” recruitment video in search of new governors

Pupils from Hopton Primary Academy, part of the Diocese of Norwich (DNEAT), have launched a brand-new recruitment video in their search for exciting new governors to join their school.

RE for ECTs

Thu 15 Sep 2022 at 1.30 pm - Thu 9 Mar 2023 at 4.00 pm

Diocesan House

With Chris Allen

These two sessions are designed especially for those new to teaching RE in primary schools and academies. In the first session, we will explore the purpose of RE, RE as a multi-disciplinary subject and how to teach it effectively using an enquiry-based approach. The second session will focus on practical strategies for the classroom, whilst supporting your growing subject knowledge. Teachers on PGCE, SCITT or School Direct programmes are also welcome.

15 September 2022 (session 1)
9 March 2023 (session 2)

Cost: £150 (both sessions)

Audience: ECTs in ALL schools (Community, Church of England and Academies)

Stalham Christmas Tree Festival

Sat 3 Dec at 10.00 am - Sun 11 Dec at 4.00 pm

St Mary’s Church, Stalham

Christmas Tree Festival with community-decorated trees, display of nativity scenes, and delicious refreshments.

Christmas Tree Festival

Sun 4 Dec 2022 - Tue 3 Jan 2023

St Mary’s, South Walsham

Beautiful, and interesting, selection of Christmas trees provided by local organisations, pre-school and primary school, individuals and businesses. All very different.