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News from the Education Service

Mayfield Girls Reach National Debating Final

March 27, 2026

Mayfield School’s senior debating team has secured a place in the prestigious English‑Speaking Union (ESU) National Final

Journey through Holy Week with Canon Kieron O'Brien, Canon Jonathan Martin & Fr Jonathan How

March 26, 2026

Explore the sacred heart of the Christian liturgical year with 3 new short films

Children nationwide invited to join online Stations of the Cross from The Mark 10 Mission

March 23, 2026

Bishop Gerard Bradley & The Mark 10 Mission guide children prayerfully through all fourteen Stations of the Cross.

Schools across our diocese join CAFOD's Big Lent Walk

March 20, 2026

23 Catholic schools in our diocese — the highest number ever — have signed up for CAFOD’s Big Lent Walk this year

Parishioners & Cardinal Newman students campaign with Citizens UK on affordable housing

March 16, 2026

The campaign aims to deliver affordable housing for the city and support key workers

Diocesan primary and secondary delegates join RSE conference

March 3, 2026

The day focussed on human dignity as a basis for leadership: “The greatest among you must be your servant” (Mt 23: 11)

Pupils from St Hugh of Lincoln, Woking, celebrate KSC Bible Quiz win

March 3, 2026

Guildford Knights of St Columba congratulated the winners for their exceptional knowledge and command of Scripture.

The Alpha Beta - March issue out now!

March 2, 2026

Read the latest edition of the news & information from the diocesan Education Service online.

Letters from the Director of the Education Service

Director's Letter April 2026

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Director's Letter December 2025

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Director's Letter November 2025

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The Alpha Beta

The Alpha Beta is the news and information bulletin for the Education Service. It is distributed to Headteachers, Chairs of Governors and Clerks as well as being available on our website. The Alpha Beta is usually published five times a year - twice in the Autumn Term, twice in the Spring Term and once in the Summer Term.

Alpha Beta May 2026

May 7, 2026

Alpha Beta March 2026

March 4, 2026

Alpha Beta November 2025

November 10, 2025

ABlaze

The Ablaze newsletter supports primary and secondary RE Subject Leaders and Heads of Department. It provides up to date information, ideas, and links to online resources helping to promote excellent teaching and learning of religious education in our Catholic schools. Ablaze is published three times a year at the beginning of the Autumn, Spring and Summer Terms.

Ablaze Spring 2026

February 2, 2026

Ablaze Spring 2025

January 24, 2025

Ablaze Autumn 2024

September 18, 2024

Directors Letters

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St Mary’s University invites attendees to summer Catholic Education webinar series

Teachers and leaders in our diocesan schools are invited to join St Mary's current Summer Series of Catholic Education Webinars

Diocesan Education Service celebrates the completion of "Day by Day" RE resources

The resources were produced by Primary RE Advisers from the Diocese and inspired by the RE Directory, "To Know You More Clearly".

Diocesan Moderators and Moderators Elect gather to discuss the progress of the Pastoral Plan

The group met last week, for two days of formation, discussion and discernment on the continued progress of the Pastoral Plan.

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