Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Our offices are closed and re-open at 9am on Monday 5th January 2026.

Our staff contact details can be viewed here. Please send an email and the team will be in contact when the office re-opens.

Alternatively, if your query is urgent please email educationdirector@rcaos.org.uk and an on call member of the team will be in contact asap.

Catholic Academy Trusts

Our priority is providing schools which deliver high quality Catholic education for our pupils, ensuring they are given the best opportunities to flourish. 

Academy trusts enable schools to share best practice, expertise, resources and training. As a result, pupils have an enriched school experience and benefit from a wider range of opportunities. Supporting schools to become academies will benefit our pupils in the short and long term, by ensuring they receive the high quality and enriched Catholic education they deserve.

W: www.kcsp.org.uk
T: 01622 232 662
E: office@kcsp.org.uk

W: www.sbcat.co.uk
T:  0208 695 2100
E: office@sbcat.co.uk

 

CAT Oversight Group

The CAT Oversight group is the scrutiny panel for growth, development and challenge of our Catholic Academy Trusts across the Archdiocese. 

The members of this group are: Episcopal Vicar for Education, Chief Operating Officer for the Archdiocese, Diocese Schools Commissioner, Trust Relationship Officers, Director of Academies, Finance Director, Director of Property and the Governance and Compliance Officer. 

Meetings are held on a regular basis, according to need.

Terms of Reference MAT Challenge Group

A guide to the CAT Oversight Group

February 2025 – Confidential

CAT Oversight Group Minutes March 2025

April 2025 – Confidential

May 2025 – Confidential

June 2025 – Confidential

September 2025 – Confidential

November 2025 – Confidential

Upcoming dates

21st January 2026

10th February 2026

17th March 2026

6th May 2026

19th June 2026

7th July 2026