Birmingham Diocesan Education ServiceForming Christ-centred pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge and a hunger for justice. About us What We Offer Our MIssion and Values Our vision and strategy Our schools Our Schools Admissions CSI Inspections Our work with schools Catholic Education High quality inclusive education Raising Standards: Best Practice Leadership Recruitment and Formation Finance and Operations Directives and Protocols DES Model Policies and Information Work with us Flourishing Catholic Workforce Train to Teach in Catholic Schools Vacancies Governance What's on Training and Events DES Circulars 2025 Pilgrims of Hope Get in Touch Safeguarding DES Circular 70:25 issued 04/12/25 Contents Thoughts from St John Henry Newman Advent resources from St Edmund Campion Catholic School, Erdington CES Model Appraisal and Employee Development Policy New Ofsted Questionnaires Ofsted Inspections DfE User Survey Net Capacity Assessment Programme for Primary Schools Parish-School Links Baptisms at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Lichfield Newman University An advent invitation and this year's Columban competition Attachments CES model appraisal and employee development policy for Academy Trusts CES model appraisal and employee development policy for Schools Appraisal and employee development policy for Academy Trusts (for Union Consultation) Appraisal and employee development policy for Schools (for Union Consultation) Whole school - Baptism Interest in Baptism letter Looking Ahead with Hope flyer Columban competition poster Manage Cookie Preferences