Links
Number of links in Education & Catechesis is 20.
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Archdiocese of Birmingham Vocations Centre
A centre providing information and support to those seeking to explore a vocation to the priesthood within the Archdiocese of Birmingham
CES
Catholic Education Service - The CES negotiates, on behalf of all bishops, with Government, and other national bodies on legal, administrative, and religious education matters.
Department for Children, Schools and Families
The purpose of the Department for Children, Schools and Families is to make this the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up. We want to:
•make children and young people happy and healthy
•keep them safe and sound
•give them a top class education
•help them stay on track.
Governornet
Governornet - As part of the government's strategy for e-government, this website provides support and information for school governors.
GTC
General Teaching Council - The GTC is the professional body for teaching in England. It's overall purpose is to help improve standards of teaching and the quality of learning in the public interest.
Maryvale Institute
Maryvale Institute specialises in part-time and distance learning courses in theology, religious education, philosophy, catechesis and evangelization. Focusing especially on adults - teachers, catechists, lay people, religious and clergy - this Institute is the first in the United Kingdom to offer courses in Catholic Theology on the Open University model with short residential schools. The courses which involve people from all over the British Isles and further afield are at different levels: from sixth form studies and adult continuing education to B.A., M.A. and Research Degrees. The Institute offers training courses for lay ministers, catechists, the permanent diaconate, and in evangelization, parenting and basic skills.
National College for School Leadership
National College for School Leadership - The NCSL was established by government to help to make a difference to the lives and the life chances of children and young people through the development of world-class school leaders.
Newman University College
Formed in 1968 by the Catholic Education Service to train teachers Newman University College has expanded into a range of other areas including traditional single and joint honours degrees and the more recent foundation degrees, however the founding principles of supporting students and providing opportunity to all continue to affect everything the College does. Situated on the outskirts of South West Birmingham Newman’s campus is based in Bartley Green, some 8 miles from the city centre and overlooks Bartley reservoir and the Worcestershire countryside beyond. Its location makes it convenient for access to both the M5 and M42 motorways. As a small Higher Education Institution Newman is committed to providing excellent student support and welcoming new students into our friendly community.
OFSTED
Office for Standards in Education - Ofsted is the inspectorate for children and learners in England. It is our job to contribute to the provision of better education and care through effective inspection and regulation.
Pontifical Beda College
The Pontifical Beda College in Rome operates under the oversight of the Bishops of England and Wales. It's mission is to help older men harness and develop their experience and knowledge in the service of the Gospel as Catholic priests.
Pontifical Beda College
The Pontifical Beda College in Rome operates under the oversight of the Bishops of England and Wales. It's mission is to help older men harness and develop their experience and knowledge in the service of the Gospel as Catholic priests.
Religious Vocations Project
Provides information about different forms of service in the Church, including Religious life and Priesthood. The National Religious Vocation Centre also works with other vocation ministers to provide information and support to people who are thinking of joining Religious congregations of men and women.
Royal English College
The Royal College of St. Alban, Valladolid in Spain prepares candidates for the priesthood for seminary formation.
St Mary's College, Oscott
St. Mary's College Oscott is the Major Seminary of the Archdiocese of Birmingham.
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TDA
Training and Development Agency - The TDA works with schools to develop the workforce and ensure that schools can recruit good-quality, well-trained people. We support schools to provide extended services for parents, children and young people.
Teachernet
Teachernet - A government sponsored site to provide support and information for teachers.
The Birmingham Diocesan Religious Education Department
Diocesan Department of Religious Education - The DDRE is responsible for advise and support to schools within the Archdiocese of Birmingham on matters relating to the curriculum and inspection of Religious Education. It also has responsibilty for school chaplains.
Venerable English College
The Venerable English College in Rome trains men for the priesthood in the dioceses in England and Wales. It is also provides an environment for priests to extend the range and depth of their training after ordination.