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 High quality inclusive education In all our Catholic schools, excellence and inclusion go hand in hand. Rooted in the Gospel and inspired by Catholic Social Teaching, our vision is to form Christ-centred pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge, and a hunger for justice. We believe every child is made in the image and likeness of God and called to flourish. That means providing an ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum for all; creating a culture where diversity is celebrated and differences are normalised; and ensuring that disadvantaged pupils, children with SEND, and the marginalised are welcomed, supported, and challenged to reach their full God-given potential. Through high expectations, adaptive teaching, inclusive pastoral care, and rich opportunities beyond the classroom, we prepare every pupil to thrive academically, grow spiritually, and contribute to the common good - locally, nationally, and globally. Please see the relevant section of the Strong and Flourishing framework: High Quality and Inclusive Education The full Strong and Flourishing framework is available here: Strong and Flourishing Framework Manage Cookie Preferences