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This scheme supports the Education Department for the benefit of all schools.
The archdiocese carries out a range of activities in order to discharge its duties for education. The purpose of the Archdiocesan Schools Service is to advise and act on behalf of the archbishop and the archdiocesan trustees in all matters relating to schools and colleges and the process of lifelong learning.
The activities which it undertakes through the Education Department are designed to assist the archbishop to fulfil his responsibilities for education and to give effect to the provisions for education contained in the trust deed.
We seek to provide the activities outlined in the Catholic Education Service’s statement of provision in return for which Catholic schools and colleges (and joint Catholic/Church of England schools and Academies) within our archdiocese pay an annual contribution towards the department’s costs.
The scheme is based on a standard set of payments in return for the provision of a fuller range of activities than was previously offered. It is, of course, recognised that in a given year a particular school may receive all, some or none of the support outlined. The scheme is, therefore, in essence an insurance scheme.
• Recruitment
Advice and representation in appointment process for Headteacher and Deputy posts
Advice and support for RE subject leader posts
Advice and representation for Chaplaincy posts
• Training
Termly meetings and conference for Governors
Headteacher Cluster meetings
Regular and effective communication with Headteachers and governors
Induction and support programmes for newly appointed Headteachers
Pastoral support to Headteachers through Diocesan School Officers
• Religious Education Advisory Service
Support for subject leads, Aspiring Leads, ECTs, teachers from other specialisms
Visits to schools for bespoke training
Liaison with senior leadership
Resource creation and sharing
• Formation
Support and formation for school chaplains
Prayer and Liturgy support and training
Support for Catholic life and mission
Support for Catholic Leadership programmes as part of NWCDTP
Spirituality Days for Headteachers, Senior Leaders and RE Leads
• Catholic School Inspectorate
Recruitment and termly training of inspectors
Organisation and management of inspection process
Quality Assurance of inspection reports
• Representation and liaison
Regional and national meetings including CES and Formatio
Department for Education on behalf of the Archbishop
Ofsted
Local authority officers regarding issues concerning Catholic schools
Local and national discussions regarding school funding arrangements
Support of schools in admissions forums
• Support and advice with Admissions and Appeals
• An effective capital programme
Support and advice with issues around buildings and the Capital Programme
• Response to individual needs and enquiries
