Here's a statement from Paul Barber, our Director, on the government cutting the Religious Education teacher training bursary to zero:

Wow! The miracle of Christmas! We are overwhelmed by the love and generosity of our families and our creative pupils who have hampers ready to go out to the community today! @BrentwoodRC @lbbdcouncil @O_RomeroAward @catholicEW @CathEdService @cathfundraising

Where is August Alsina? His Rise Was Followed By Scandal

With ever more need for SEND provision in schools these Catholic academy trusts have seen improvements in behaviour and learning, increased staff confidence, and students achieving a higher grade at GCSE. How? Find out: https://t.co/D46W18iKtC @DOW_Ed_Service @DoWATuk @ASCAT2019

Wonderful news from two schools in our Diocese. Congratulations to St Leonard's in Durham and St Charles' in Gosforth for incredible success in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Read more here https://t.co/dd4HlVMDRB

Just 21 more trainee RE teachers this year than last year, with the DfE meeting only 62% of its recruitment target. The government has since cut the RE training bursary down to zero - this decision should be reversed: https://t.co/sm5aN0Woig

Bird flu doesn’t just affect birds—it disrupts farms, strains food systems, and raises costs for consumers. A new “electronic nose” detects airborne signs of disease in real time, giving farmers the ability to slow the spread and prevent outbreaks.

Pupils at St Mark’s (Westerhope) recently took on the Giant Domino Cereal Box Challenge, led by the school’s dedicated Mini Vinnies fundraising team. Pupils collected an incredible 270 cereal boxes, before donating every box to the West End Foodbank. 🔗 https://t.co/RhQUF9v72z

Catholic schools across England and Wales have been celebrated for their Jubilee journey and commitment by Bishop Marcus Stock, Chair of the Catholic Education Service, in his recent Advent message to all Catholic schools.

Our second Wave of Hope reflection for Advent comes from Canon Chris Vipers, Director of the Agency for Evangelisation for @RCWestminster. Canon Vipers finds his hope in young people and how they will shape the Church for future generations.

The deadline is tomorrow night for applications to the @educationgovuk breakfast club programme - your school could receive: £1000 start-up grant for equipment £25 per day to cover fixed costs £1 per pupil per day attending https://t.co/pS7YvcJB4V

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'His job isn’t too hard because he enjoys it' - when the Pupil Parliament of @SacredHeartL7 Catholic Primary School interviewed Cllr @liamrobinson24, Leader of @lpoolcouncil. By Freddie, Year 6: https://t.co/vBaRTvQB45 @lpoolcatholic @lgcplus @themjcouk @MrsJMC1

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"I offer my profound appreciation to all those employed by or who volunteer in our diocesan schools, colleges and universities...for giving so much of their time and passion, often beyond what is expected" - Bishop Marcus Stock's Advent message to you: https://t.co/N455tCrVT1

"That's the hardest thing, and the unfairness really gets to everybody at times": headteacher Mrs Mairéad Waugh of @StPhilipHoward Catholic Primary School on tackling child poverty: https://t.co/fqm5qPtRhg @catholicEW @CSANonline @RCWestminster @DOW_Ed_Service @mritchiesd

Bishop Moth welcomes scrapping of two-child benefits cap

Bishop Moth welcomes scrapping of two-child benefits cap https://t.co/3cXGvPt4Te via @icn_uk

.@mark10mission have new Advent celebrations of the Word to help children begin the season. They share how Advent isn't just about preparing for Christmas, but for when Jesus comes again:

Looks like this is all the info we'll be getting on SEND today...local government financial settlement coming in early December (ish)

Navigating the Century-Long U.S.-China Contest. The essay explores the evolving rivalry between China and the United States, emphasizing a 'Hundred-Year Marathon' for global supremacy.China’s Grand Strategy: Pursues dominance in economics, technology, military, and ideology using

"That's the hardest thing, and the unfairness really gets to everybody at times": headteacher Mrs Mairéad Waugh of @StPhilipHoward Catholic Primary School on tackling child poverty: https://t.co/fqm5qPtRhg @catholicEW @CSANonline @RCWestminster @DOW_Ed_Service @mritchiesd

"We do not employ supply staff, which contributes to high staff retention rates." The Catholic school for boys with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs rated Outstanding by Ofsted and with a 100% GCSE pass rate: https://t.co/J7MTJaMjfR @cliftondiocese @CISCSchools

Thank you to all contributors @aidtochurch @ABDiocese @catholicEW @delisleacademy @Stonyhurst @AmpleforthColl @stmarksharlow @StCuthbertsHigh @CathEdService @RelMedCentre @iamCARITAS @CardinalHumeCHC @Rachel_deSouza https://t.co/76tWp7BcvE

A big thank you to our Y6 team this afternoon who sold lots of poppy items after school to raise money for the Royal British Legion