Links

http://www.vocations.org.uk

A centre providing information and support to those seeking to explore a vocation to the priesthood within the Archdiocese of Birmingham.…

http://www.cesew.org.uk

Catholic Education Service - The CES negotiates, on behalf of all bishops, with Government, and other national bodies on legal, administrative, and religious education matters.…

http://www.dcsf.gov.uk

The purpose of the Department for Children, Schools and Families is to make this the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up. We want to: - make children and young people happy and healthy - keep them safe and sound - give them a top class education - help them stay on track.…

http://www.governornet.co.uk

Governornet - As part of the government's strategy for e-government, this website provides support and information for school governors.…

http://www.gtce.org.uk

General Teaching Council - The GTC is the professional body for teaching in England. It's overall purpose is to help improve standards of teaching and the quality of learning in the public interest.…

http://www.maryvale.ac.uk

Maryvale Institute specialises in part-time and distance learning courses in theology, religious education, philosophy, catechesis and evangelization. Focusing especially on adults - teachers, catechists, lay people, religious and clergy - this Institute is the first in the United Kingdom to offer courses in Catholic Theology on the Open University model with short residential schools. The courses which involve people from all over the British Isles and further afield are at different levels: from sixth form studies and adult continuing education to B.A., M.A. and Research Degrees. The Institute offers training courses for lay ministers, catechists, the permanent diaconate, and in evangelization, parenting and basic skills. …

http://www.ncsl.org.uk

National College for School Leadership - The NCSL was established by government to help to make a difference to the lives and the life chances of children and young people through the development of world-class school leaders. …

http://www.newman.ac.uk

Formed in 1968 by the Catholic Education Service to train teachers Newman University College has expanded into a range of other areas including traditional single and joint honours degrees and the more recent foundation degrees, however the founding principles of supporting students and providing opportunity to all continue to affect everything the College does. Situated on the outskirts of South West Birmingham Newman’s campus is based in Bartley Green, some 8 miles from the city centre and overlooks Bartley reservoir and the Worcestershire countryside beyond. Its location makes it convenient for access to both the M5 and M42 motorways. As a small Higher Education Institution Newman is committed to providing excellent student support and welcoming new students into our friendly community.…

http://www.ofsted.gov.uk

Office for Standards in Education - Ofsted is the inspectorate for children and learners in England. It is our job to contribute to the provision of better education and care through effective inspection and regulation. …

http://www.bedacollege.com

The Pontifical Beda College in Rome operates under the oversight of the Bishops of England and Wales. It's mission is to help older men harness and develop their experience and knowledge in the service of the Gospel as Catholic priests.…