The Catholic Union will host a webinar on Catholic education in 21st-century Britain on Monday May 15 from 6.30pm to 8pm.
An expert panel will consider opportunities and challenges for Catholic schools at the webinar, entitled “Catholic Education in 21st Century Britain: Opportunities and Challenges for Catholic Schools Today.”
The speakers will be Dr Maureen Glackin, general secretary of the Catholic Independent Schools’ Conference, Craig Ross, head of Philosophy, Theology and Critical Thinking at the Tiffin School, Sister Judith Russi, director of EdcareM, an organisation that supports Catholic education and leadership in schools and Julie-Anne Tallon, director of the Catholic Primary Partnership.
James Somerville-Meikle, deputy director of the Catholic Union said: “Our Catholic schools are vital for passing on the faith.
“They also give young people, whether they are Catholic or not, a unique way of looking at the world in which discipleship and servant leadership are at the heart.
“Catholic schools are a great gift to the communities they serve. In many ways their work is needed more than ever, although the difficulties they face are also unparalleled in many respects.
“This webinar will give us the chance to explore some of the challenges and opportunities facing Catholic schools, and what we can all do to support them.” 

Potential areas of discussion include:

•?????Catholic teaching and leadership in schools 

•?????National curriculum in England, Wales and Scotland

•?????Regulation and inspection of Catholic schools

•?????Government policy towards faith schools

•?????Family life and discipleship

The Catholic Union is often contacted about the challenges facing Catholic schools in this country, and yet there are so many fantastic examples of schools doing a really good job, as well as opportunities for our Catholic education looking ahead.  
The event is free and open to everyone, but you must register on Eventbrite to receive the link to join the meeting.