Catholic Education Service

The CES are the Catholic Bishops' agency for education. We work to support the Catholic schools, colleges and universities across England and Wales.

The Catholic Church in England is one of the largest education providers in the country, actually providing 10% of the schools in England and Wales.

The Catholic Education Service (CES) works at a national level, supporting the Bishops of England and Wales, to promote and safeguard the the interests of Catholic education. The CES negotiates with the Westminster and Welsh Governments and other national bodies in its provision of education.

The CES also offers a Catholic contribution to the English and Welsh educational landscapes, seeking to ensure that the principles of Catholic Social Teaching are reflected in all aspects of national education policy.

The CES is an agency of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and, as such, works closely with the CBCEW Department for Education and Formation.