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St Mary’s Ascot deals with first teachers’ strike in school’s 139-year history

March 06, 2024

Teachers at the prestigious Catholic all-girls boarding school St Mary’s Ascot are reportedly taking strike action for the first time in the school’s 139-year history. The industrial action involves teachers who are members of the National Education Union (NEU), the largest education union in Europe. The strikes concern a dispute with the school’s governors about

The eternal significance of a Catholic education

October 06, 2022

If there is a common element to Catholic schools in the state and private sectors over and above the practice of the faith, it is a commitment to educating the whole person

The post-Olympic campaign for daily sport in state schools could lead to the cult of sporting excellence that makes private schools a hell for the unathletic

August 17, 2012

Two hours of sport a day is probably more than the state can afford: thank heaven for that, I say

Bishop celebrates Mass for independent schools

August 26, 2010

Bishop Thomas McMahon of Brentwood celebrates Mass at New Hall school in Essex