Diocese of Truro Schools

09/09/2026

We are delighted to welcome Claire Collins to our team! We’re so excited about how she will support our work with schools and education partners across the diocese and beyond!

Claire Collins has joined the education team as the new Education Governance & Operations Officer, taking over from Clare Kendle who left the diocese at the end of the summer term. Read more: https://trurodiocese.org.uk/2026/09/welcome-claire/ Diocese of Truro Schools

05/09/2026

A really helpful post here from Madron Daniel C of E Primary School supporting us in the return to school.

Returning to school after a break can be a significant adjustment for children and young people, particularly when routines, concentration and social confidence need time to rebuild.

Our latest guide supports families, carers and education professionals with practical ways to make the transition smoother.

The guide explores:
• Restoring sleep and morning routines gradually
• Creating predictability through clear expectations
• Preparing school essentials in advance
• Encouraging responsibility in age-appropriate ways
• Supporting healthy nutrition, wellbeing and self-regulation
• Reconnecting with learning, friendships and familiar routines

With expert insight from Adam Gillett, Associate Vice Principal for Personal Development at Pen*stone Grammar School, this resource offers supportive ideas to help children return to school feeling more confident and prepared.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/5g6hq

05/09/2026

Praying for schools across Truro Diocese

Each week, as part of our prayer diary, we pray for schools across our diocese.
Join us, as we hold these schools in our prayers.

St Winnow CE School
Port Isaac Academy
St Kew ACE Academy
Weeth School
St Minver School and Nursery

Our full prayer diary can be found here: https://trurodiocese.org.uk/faith-life/prayer/

02/09/2026

A prayer for students as the new school year begins. 🙏

02/09/2026

Welcome to the new school year from your Education Team!
We’re excited about all that we have planned for the year ahead as we build on Powerful Partnerships, work with school and trust leaders and support all those who work in and around all schools across Truro Diocese.
We’re delighted to welcome Claire Collins as our new Governance and Operations Officer. She will be working with Lee Moscato, our Director of Education, Helen Petty, our Education Admin Officer, and Tom Mainwaring-Evans and Clare Green our Cut Carbon and Creation Care Officers.
Have a great first few days back and we look forward to seeing you!

01/09/2026

Back to school: As young people and adults prepare to return to school, we offer this prayer for all those in and around schools across Truro Diocese.
This prayer was written by Lee Moscato, our Diocesan Director of Education.

30/08/2026

Praying for schools across Truro Diocese

Each week, as part of our prayer diary, we pray for schools across our diocese.
Join us, as we hold these schools in our prayers.

BEACON Academy
Braddock CofE Primary School and Acorns Nursery
Lanlivery Primary Academy and Pre School
Lostwithiel School
St Stephens C P School - Saltash
Lerryn Primary School

Our full prayer diary can be found here: https://trurodiocese.org.uk/faith-life/prayer/

28/08/2026

Education is about so much more than academic success.

At the National Society for Education, we champion an approach to education that helps every child, young person and adult flourish. Through leadership development, school improvement and evidence-informed practice, we support schools and educators to create environments where everyone can thrive.

Because when schools flourish, communities flourish too.

Learn more about our work via the link in our bio or via the website https://www.nse.org.uk/

27/08/2026

23/08/2026

Praying for schools across Truro Diocese

Each week, as part of our prayer diary, we pray for schools across our diocese.
Join us, as we hold these schools in our prayers.

Whitemoor Academy & Nursery
Tywardreath School
Nanpean School
Brannel School
Roche School
Treverbyn Academy

Our full prayer diary can be found here: https://trurodiocese.org.uk/faith-life/prayer/