What We Do

From hands-on workshops and immersive conferences to personalised coaching, our services empower every part of the school community.

Whether you’re a principal shaping strategic vision, a teacher seeking deeper faith-based practice, or a student leader ready to serve, CESS offers practical support that strengthens leadership, nurtures inclusive Catholic identity, and elevates the quality of teaching and learning across your school.

For Principals, Schools and Teachers

Leadership Development

  • Half day workshops for aspiring leaders.
  • Individual coaching and mentoring for school leaders.
  • One-to-one CV reviews and interview preparation.
  • Bringing the mission statement to life.

Student / Peer Leadership

  • Half and full day workshops looking at
    Prefects/Mentors/Captains as servant leaders.
  • Students leading by example/ Influence without authority.
  • Student leaders embedding the core values of the school in the day to day.

Whole Staff Programmes

  • Full day and half day reflections on Faith and Ethos.
  • Workshops on being a teacher without a faith commitment in a Catholic school.
  • Conflict resolution and behaviour management.
  • An introduction to mediation.
  • An online session with leaders reflecting on what it means to be a Catholic Dialogue School?

REConnect

An online programme establishing a professional network of RE teachers and leaders in religious education, discussing topics including:

  • Elevating the status of Religious Education as a core and high priority subject in every Catholic school.
  • Building confidence and fostering the professional growth of RE teachers rooted in faith and community.
  • Championing inclusive, high-quality Religious Education for all students, of all backgrounds.
  • Encouraging RE teachers to develop leadership skills and prepare for senior leadership roles.

The Grapevine

The Grapevine is a series of six, in-person events which have been designed in consultation with school leaders to support and to meet the needs of those working and leading in Catholic schools.


You can join our full programme, or we also offer a flexible option for those only wishing to attend some of the events.