Useful resources for Headteachers and Governors

Admissions

Model Diocesan guidance on admission to Catholic schools – September 2023
Model Diocesan guidance on admission to Catholic schools – September 2023 – Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 (Word)

Covid 19 Resources

Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak

Guidance for full opening of Schools 2nd July 2020

Guidance on Acts of Worship – Mass

July 2020 newsletter containing information on Certificate of Practice for School Admissions

CSI (S48) Inspection Documents

Catholic Self Evaluation Document for Schools (CSED)

Handbook for the Inspection of Catholic Schools

Parents Questionnaire for Inspection

Staff Questionnaire for Inspection

Mental Health and Well-Being Resources

Mental Health and Well-Being Resources

Staff Well-Being Resource Flyer

Staff Well-Being Resource Presentation – BCCS

Protocols

Brentwood Diocesan Protocol Document 2023

Sample Policies

Diocese of Brentwood Model Policy on Wellbeing

School Websites

What maintained primary schools must publish online checklist

What academy primary schools must publish online checklist

What maintained secondary schools must publish online checklist

What academy secondary schools must publish online checklist

Recruitment Guidance

Appointment of new Primary Headteacher / Head of School / Deputy Headteacher
Please contact either Maria Shepherd, Deputy Director of Education ([email protected])

Appointment of new Secondary Headteacher / Deputy Headteacher
Please contact Cathy McKenna, Secondary Link Adviser ([email protected])

Useful Documents for Recruitment:

Diocesan Guidance on Definition of Practicing Catholic for Reserved Posts

Letter and Form for Request to Clergy for a Faith and Character Reference for a Headteacher Role

Letter and Form for Request to Clergy for a Faith and Character Reference for a Deputy Headteacher Role

Example of Request Letter and Form for a Professional Reference for a Headteacher Role

The Related Links below are additional useful documents for recruitment.