Support for teachers in Catholic schools to complement other aspects of the Early Career Framework. This course is suitable for both first year ECT’s and second year ECT’s who have not previously attended this course.

Rationale: For staff to have a greater understanding of their role in working in a Catholic school and to help the school fulfil its Catholic mission.

Aims:

  • To welcome ECTS in to our Brentwood Diocesan family.
  • For all staff to understand the Core Purpose, Aims and Ambition of Catholic Schools.
  • For all staff to feel confident in supporting the Catholic ethos and in leading the required elements of Catholic schooling including the spirituality of every aspect of the school day.
  • For all staff to participate fully in the Catholic Life of the School.
  • For all staff to be aware of the role of the Diocese and the Education (BDES) team including an understanding of the Diocesan roles and how they support schools and individuals.

To book your place please complete this form.

Please ensure each ECT signs up individually using the ProForms link provided.

Structure:

6 in person sessions to run from September 2025 to July 2026.

Each ECT has access to 1 session per half term:

Session 1: Tuesday 16th September 2025, 09:30 – 12:00 OR 13:30 – 16:00
What does a Catholic school classroom look like?
Session 2: Tuesday 11th November 2025, 09:30 – 12:00 OR 13:30 – 16:00
Outstanding RE including creativity and Assessment
Session 3: Tuesday 27th January 2026, 09:30 – 12:00 OR 13:30 – 16:00
Prayer and Liturgy
Session 4: Tuesday 3rd March 2026, 09:30 – 12:00 OR 13:30 – 16:00
Catholic Social Teaching and a history of Catholic Education
Session 5: Tuesday 19th May 2026, 09:30 – 12:00 OR 13:30 – 16:00
R.S.(H.)E.
Session 6: Tuesday 30th June 2026, 13:30 – 16:00
Next steps and Celebration

 

Contact

Diocesan Deputy Director of Education Maria Shepherd
Diocesan Primary School Link Adviser Grace Corry
Education Administrator Lisa Gunther