Statements – The John Fisher School

The Archdiocese of Southwark Education Service is grateful for the progress that has been made in resolving the industrial action at the John Fisher Catholic School, Purley. We support the mission of the new Governing Body in working collaboratively with the leadership and staff, and with parents and carers of pupils at the school.

We are committed to collaborating with the school in upholding its Catholic ethos, faithful to the teaching and practice of the Catholic Church. We will ensure that every activity in the school, including future invitations to outside speakers, are compliant with statutory guidance concerning the protected characteristics of faith schools, the age and faith appropriate use of resources, and the care and support for everyone in a diverse teaching and learning community. In this, we treasure the traditions of faith and prayer which have been passed on to us and the dignity of each person created in the image and likeness of God.

Please click here for a downloadable format (pdf), of this statement (27th May 2022) on The John Fisher School, Purley.

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For earlier statements on this matter follow the links below

Please click here for a downloadable format (pdf), of this further statement (28th April 2022) on the situation at The John Fisher School, Purley.

Letter to parents and pupils of The John Fisher School, Purley, 18 March 2022 click here

For a downloadable version of the Letter to parents and pupils of The John Fisher School, Purley (18th March 2022) click here

For a downloadable version of the intermediate statement (10th March 2022) click here

For a downloadable version of the Diocese’s original statement (3rd March 2022) click here