What we do
Guiding schools and learning
The Board provides strategic oversight for Catholic education and formation across the Diocese. It advises on policy, supports headteachers and governors, and helps maintain the Catholic ethos in schools and colleges. The Board also contributes to ongoing adult formation, ensuring that education at all levels reflects the Church’s mission to form minds and hearts in Christ.
Our mission
The Diocese of Lancaster Education Service, through the Board of Education and Formation, is committed to supporting education and formation in the Catholic faith as a lifelong journey. In partnership with parishes, schools, and individuals, the Board works to foster adult understanding, spiritual growth, and the development of vibrant, faith-filled communities.
How we work
The Board of Education and Formation operates as a formal agency of the Diocese. It works on behalf of, and is accountable to, the Bishop and the Diocesan Trustees. Its work is rooted in the educational mission of the Diocese and is shaped by Gospel values, the teaching of the Church, and the pastoral vision of the Bishop.
Our purpose
- To advise the Bishop and Trustees on education and formation strategy
- To recommend and oversee diocesan education policies
- To guide the work of the Education Service and ensure its accountability
- To support coherence across Catholic schools, parishes, and adult formation initiatives
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