Wanstead school pioneers ‘mobile phone pledge’

Concerned by the negative effects mobile phone use can have on children, Our Lady of Lourdes School has implemented a successful mobile phone pledge, encouraging parents to delay the purchase of smartphones until secondary school.

Parliament celebrates the contribution of Catholic schools and colleges

Catholic schools and colleges were honoured at a parliamentary reception in February to mark their contribution to education in England and Wales. The event was hosted by Mike Kane MP and was attended by more than 30 members of both the Commons and Lords, including Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson MP and some