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.

Could You Become a Governor or Director?

  • Do you have the skills needed to be a Foundation Governor or Foundation Director of a Catholic school?
  • Could you volunteer your time for a few hours a month?
  • Could you develop the skills you have to improve the futures of children today bu being a Governor or Director?

This is a fulfilling role that isn’t without its challenges. Governors or Directors work together as a team to ensure a good standard of education is being achieved.

You do not need to be a parent or work in the education sector.

Please use the links below to fill in the form to register your interest. A member of the team will be in contact shortly. Please note you only need to complete one of these forms.

Could you be a Governor?

Could you be a Director?

Aspiring to Governance

This session is for those considering becoming a Foundation Governor or Foundation Director. New dates will be added as they become available.

Wednesday 25th March 2026. 5.30-6.30pm

Please click here to view basic training/FAQ’s on becoming a foundation governor or foundation director.