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  • Home
    • DES Support for Schools through the coronavirus outbreak
    • Our Mission, Aims and What We Offer
    • The DES Team
    • Our Diocesan Schools
    • Vacancies
    • HR & Recruitment
    • School Support Partners
    • Other Information
  • Services
    • Academies
    • Admissions
    • Governance
    • Buildings
    • Finance
    • School Improvement
    • Leadership >
      • Leadership Vacancy Notification
      • External Advisors and Mentors
  • Catholic Education
    • Resources for Prayer and Learning
    • Shared Resources from Diocesan Schools
    • RE LIVE
    • Primary
    • Secondary
    • Chaplaincy
    • Section 48
  • Training and Events
Strategic Partners
Strategic partners are those organisations working closely with the DES on different aspects of our diocesan work which schools may wish to use.

School Efficiency

pro-Forms®
School and academy data and information collection, handling and reporting
Jon Crofts
0845 094 1615
tim@pro-forms.co.uk

Catholic School Signage

School Signs
Catholic Pupil Profile Signage and displays
​Steve Martin
01527577566
steve@schoolsigns.co.uk

Catholic Leadership and Formation

Educarem
Annual Catholic Headteachers Retreat & National School of Formation
Sr Judith Russi
srjudith@gmail.com 
http://www.educarem.org.uk/

Procurement Support

Church Market Place
Created by the Catholic Church in England & Wales to enable the Catholic community to save costs by purchasing together, the free membership entitles you to access great prices on a wide range of products and services.
https://www.churchmarketplace.org.uk/

Arts

Ten Ten Theatre 
Ten Ten Theatre uses live drama, storytelling, film and the performing arts to advance the social, moral, spiritual and cultural education of children, young people, young offenders, teachers, parents, the elderly and the wider general public.  Inspired by our Catholic faith, our work is highly-regarded and has been experienced by hundreds of thousands of people since we began in 2007
tententheatre.co.uk
 
0345 388 3162
 
office@tententheatre.co.uk
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One Life Music
Dan and his team have put together their individual talents, skills and experiences to endeavour to provide both appealing, spiritual and enjoyable experiences in schools, that not only develops children’s and teachers confidence and knowledge in music, but also deepens their community of faith and in turn enhances their enjoyments and potential in school life.
http://www.onelifemusic.co.uk/
 
07713 259850
 
info@onelifemusic.co.uk

Charities

CAFOD





Father Hudson’s



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The Saint Vincent de Paul Society



The Saint Vincent de Paul Society
​Mini Vinnies



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​Kenelm Youth Trust
​Catholic Agency For Overseas Development. An international development charity and the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales 

We are the Social Care Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese Birmingham. Our aim is to offer help and support to people in need, improving their quality of life. 

Their aim is to tackle poverty in all its forms through the provision of practical assistance to those in need.

Meeting once a week or fortnightly either during lunchtimes or after school, Mini Vinnies members gather and pray together in their schools, to talk about those around them who need our help, and think of ways they can help those people.
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​The Kenelm Youth Trust is committed to providing life changing opportunities for young people, helping each person to reflect upon their life of faith and how they respond to the call of Jesus Christ in their lives.
http://cafod.org.uk/
020 7733 7900
 resources@cafod.org.uk
 


http://www.fatherhudsons.org.uk/
01675 434000
enquiries@fatherhudsons.org.uk



https://www.svp.org.uk/
020 7703 3030
info@svp.org.uk

https://www.svp.org.uk/mini-vinnies-0
020 7703 3030



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http://www.kenelmyouthtrust.org.uk
01538 703 224
karen.goodley@kenelmyouthtrust.org.uk

Catholic School Resources

St Paul’s Books and Gifts
Resources for Children, Books, Newspapers, Magazines, CDs, DVDs & Music. Gifts for all Occasions
https://stpauls.org.uk/
0121 236 6336
birmingham@stpauls.org.uk
School Prayer Book Company Ltd
Our School Prayer Books have been developed by teachers to provide Catholic school pupils with all of the key prayers that they will need during their religious education and development.  
Perfect for everyday use, a gift for First Holy Communion or as a memento of the children’s time at the school
www.theschoolprayerbookcompany.com/
07501 197165
claire@theschoolprayerbookcompany.com
Redemptorist Publications
​Mission: Proclaiming the good news to everybody.

Vision: Taking the lead in publishing and communicating the Gospel in simple everyday language.
http://www.rpbooks.co.uk/

01420 88222

rp@rpbooks.co.uk

Recruitment

Satis Education
Working in partnership with DES and MACs across the Diocese for the appointment of Catholic Senior Executive Leaders
https://www.satiseducation.co.uk/

07931 384683 OR 07729 024631

support@satiseducation.co.uk 
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