The Catholic Education Service

Serving Catholic education in England & Wales since 1847

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Formatio: ‘Best of both worlds’ - the remarkable story of a Catholic academy trust turning around failing schools

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News
20
May 2025

Statement on the 175th anniversary of the foundation of St Mary’s University

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Statement
15
May 2025
A statement from the Chairman of the Department for Education and Formation of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

SAMpeople Recruit is now CES-approved for Catholic school staff recruitment

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News
14
May 2025
Bespoke online application forms developed for Catholic Schools and MATs now available

Our mission

For over 175 years, we have been dedicated to advocating for, and enhancing Catholic Education throughout England and Wales.

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Our Welsh network

Our work with the Catholic schools in Wales serves to support the diverse and unique network of institutions across the country.

The CES in Wales

Employment

Find and access our model employment documents and guidance for use in Catholic schools.

Employment
Tools and documents for managing employment in schools.

Guidance

Access our collections of documents, guidance and valuable resources to support educational initiatives within Catholic schools.

Guidance
Clear guidance on key areas in education.

Formatio: Leadership in schools

Formatio works to form, nourish and sustain leaders and governors of Catholic schools.

About Formatio
Working with educational leaders throughout England and Wales.
For leaders
Supporting and connecting leaders through our regional model.
For governors
Training and networking for governors, supporting them where they are.
Online leadership course
Designed to induct and train new governors of Catholic schools.

The national framework for the inspection of Catholic schools, colleges and academies.

About
A framework to maintain and grow our educational network.
For schools
Everything you need to know ahead of your inspection.
For inspectors
Key information and guidance for inspectors.
For dioceses
Managing and reviewing the inspections in your diocese.

Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies

Designed to deepen understanding and involvement in Catholic education and formation.

About the certificate
What you need to know about the CCRS.
Course overview
A modular approach covering the fundamentals of the Catholic faith.
Centres and resources
Where you can study the CCRS and key course resources.

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