Elections to Southwark Diocesan Board of Education
Having entered a new triennium, the Diocesan Synod is required to elect members onto the Southwark Diocesan Board of Education (SDBE) Board. Members of the Board are responsible for ensuring the Board remains true to its Objects and Mission. The SDBE is a Charitable Company, limited by guarantee, responsible for 101 Church schools across the Diocese. The Board has approximately 19 members upto 9 of who are elected by Diocesan Synod. The SDBE Articles of Association require there to be two elected members from each Area, with 3 “free” positions that can be filled by members from any Area.
About the SDBE
Their Vision
Developing Church of England Education
Their Mission
- To enable the mission of God through the work of the Board
- To be a high performing Diocesan Board promoting excellence in education both locally and nationally
- To develop and grow highly effective, inclusive Church of England Schools rooted in Christian values
- To celebrate and share the richness, quality and successes of our schools and chaplaincies
- To offer exemplary service to our schools and chaplaincies
Further information about the work of the SDBE can be found here
Election Information and Documents
Members of the Board will serve from January 2025 for a period of three years, to coincide with the Board’s financial year which runs from January to December. Nominations are open to clergy, and laity who are on the electoral roll, across the Diocese. Unlike previous elections there is no longer a differentiation between the types of membership.
Nominations must be proposed by a member of Diocesan Synod.
| Election Timetable | |
| Nominations Open | Thursday 10 October (3 weeks) |
| Nominations Close | Thursday 31 October at 12 noon |
| Online Voting Opens | Friday 1 November (2 weeks) |
| Online Voting Closes | Friday 15 November at 12 noon |
These elections will take place solely online, by the Diocesan Synod, using First Past the Post. If you would like to stand for these elections, please fill in your election statement in the nomination form, in no more than 200 words, and return to us with a proposer to [email protected].
Information on how to vote through the online system will be sent out to Synod members when the voting period opens.
Completed nomination forms should be returned by 12 noon 31 October 2024 to: Charles Hudson-Beddows electronically to [email protected] or by post to Trinity House, 4 Chapel Court, Borough High Street, London, SE1 1HW.
You will receive an acknowledgment when we receive a completed nomination form, if you do not receive this acknowledgement please get in touch.
