Useful resources for Headteachers and Governors

Admissions

Model Diocesan guidance on admission to Catholic schools – September 2025
Model Diocesan guidance on admission to Catholic schools – September 2025 – Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 (Word)

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

Diocesan Model Policy on Well-Being

Staff Well-Being Resource Flyer

Staff Well-Being Resource Presentation – BCCS

CES Mental Health Resources

Protocols

Brentwood Diocesan Protocol Document 2025

School Websites

What maintained schools must or should publish online

What academies and further education colleges must or should publish online

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 Clodagh Benning, 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.