Birmingham Diocesan Education ServiceForming Christ-centred pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge and a hunger for justice. About us What We Offer Our MIssion and Values Our vision and strategy Our schools Our Schools Admissions CSI Inspections Our work with schools Catholic Education High quality inclusive education Raising Standards: Best Practice Leadership Recruitment and Formation Finance and Operations Directives and Protocols DES Model Policies and Information Work with us Flourishing Catholic Workforce Train to Teach in Catholic Schools Vacancies Governance What's on Training and Events DES Circulars 2025 Pilgrims of Hope Get in Touch Safeguarding National Framework Since September 2022, all denominational inspections within the Archdiocese of Birmingham have been undertaken by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate. Inspection Framework (v4.0, September 2025) Grade Descriptors (comparative)(v4.0, September 2025) Catholic Self-Evaluation Document (CSED) This document requires school leaders to identify 'strengths' and 'what could be improved' for the three key areas. There is no requirement or expectation for school leaders write to each individual bullet point of the framework. Diocesan Directives Self-evaluation against Diocesan Directives Optional form to signpost inspectors to evidence concerning compliance. CES Annual Self-Evaluation of the Governing Board Optional tool, facilitating an evaluation of governance. Stakeholder Surveys Copy of the surveys issued to parents and pupils during inspection. National Statistics (2024) Manage Cookie Preferences