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.

Property

Capital Project Approval

please email ecbuildings@rcaos.org.uk proposals and plans for building works above £2000. You should receive a response within 48 hours.


Communications


Please use the Good Estate Management for Schools page from the Department for Education.
The estate management toolkit, which includes policies, processes and documents that all schools (voluntary aided schools, academies, MATs and independents) should consider when managing their estates.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/good-estate-management-for-schools


Key Lettings Documents

Buildings Handbook


With over 400 education clients and a longstanding relationship with the Catholic Insurance Service (CIS), WorkNest is established in providing Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety services to schools, colleges and MATs throughout the UK. We understand the catholic faith sector and are engaged by the Archdiocese of Southwark to support you in building safe, legally-compliant and productive teams.

WorkNest’s proactive, personalised services combine pragmatic advice and innovative solutions, all delivered by highly experienced, committed and accomplished professionals. Together we’ll help you solve problems and ensure regulatory compliance, so that you can focus on what you do best. 

Click here to view what education resources WorkNest have made available specifically for the Education Service. Alternatively, if you’d like to learn more, please contact Anna Jones – WorkNest’s Education lead annajones@worknest.com 07824 483848

Click here to view WorkNest’s website.