We want to strengthen this partnership between the church and the local church school through the development of a two-stage chaplaincy programme. Training to be an Authorised Chaplaincy Assistant (ACA) is the first stage of this process and will provide a basis for the development of the chaplaincy programme.

	Course Code	SCH3001
	Academic Level	3
	Invitation-only Course	You need to be approved by the Diocese to be funded for this course
	Online Learning	This course is delivered entirely through online learning
	The learning resources for this course are hosted by Ridley Hall. You must be enrolled to access them.
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This online course is delivered in partnership with Ridley Hall Theological College, Cambridge, and provides a foundation for those wanting to contribute to the church school community. After completion of the training, ACAs have the opportunity to continue working with their local church school as an ACA or may wish to consider further training as a Licensed School Chaplain (LSC).

The main purposes of the ACA in the church school are pastoral and social support; spiritual and ethos development; Christian presence; and support the development of theological understanding. The online training is divided into three units of six modules, interspersed with regular facilitator-led discussion groups. The course starts in early January and runs until mid-July, following normal school term times.

This course is open to all those who are interested in working in a voluntary capacity in a Diocese of Ely church school. All applicants will need to supply references, complete required safeguarding and undertake the relevant DBS check.

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