The Board of Education

Proud to be a part of the Diocese of Chester

Every Diocese must have a Diocesan Board of Education (DBE) and a Director of Education (DDE), with the Board elected by Diocesan Synod.

The DBE Measure 2021 is the legislation that governs the objects and work of the DBE. This sets out the purpose of the DBE and the expectations placed upon it.

Meet the board of directors.

  • Mike Gilbertson

  • Janine Arnott

  • Lyndon Bannon

  • Jenny Bridgman

  • Claire Corley

  • Margaret Cruxton

  • David Cumberland

  • Paul Gibbons

  • Christopher Gordon

  • David Hermitt

  • Sharon Hudson

  • Catherine Speed

  • Darren Walter

  • VACANT

The Objects of a Board of Education are to:

  1. Promote or assist in the promotion of education in the diocese that is consistent with the faith and practice of the Church of England;

  2. Promote or assist in the promotion of religious education and religious worship in schools in the diocese;

  3. Promote or assist in the promotion of church schools in the diocese;

  4. Promote co-operation between itself and other persons concerned with education in the diocese.

Chester Diocesan Board of Education is a company limited by guarantee registered in England (no. 85176) and a registered charity (no. 525790).

A copy of our annual report and accounts can be found on the Charity Commission website.