Supporting Catholic education and leadership
Formation for leaders.
Transformation for society.
EducareM supports those entrusted with the leadership and governance of Catholic education to grow in faith, purpose and professional confidence.
Established in 1997, EducareM is a registered charity dedicated to promoting, supporting and developing the mission of the Church in education.
Welcome to EducareM
Rooted in the mission of the Church
Our principal purpose is to be a resource for those who carry responsibility for the leadership of Catholic schools in the twenty-first century. Our trustees, programme leaders and consultants are experienced educationalists who are passionate about Catholic education today and its future.
Through leadership formation, spiritual renewal, curriculum development, governance support, accompaniment and bespoke services, we create opportunities for people and communities to reflect, learn and act with renewed purpose.
Forming leaders
Deepening vocation, confidence and purpose through personal, spiritual and professional formation.
Strengthening mission
Helping leaders and communities keep Christ at the heart of Catholic education.
Serving the common good
Enabling Catholic education to transform people, communities and society.
A welcome from our Founder and Director
Sr Judith Russi SSMN
Sr Judith introduces EducareM and reflects on its mission to support Catholic education, form leaders and enable schools to become transformational communities of faith and learning.
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Our work
Find the right formation and support
Explore EducareM’s principal programmes and services.
National School of Formation
Deep leadership formation for Catholic headteachers, governors, middle leaders and senior leaders.
Explore the NSF → 02National Leadership Retreat
Time and space for Catholic education leaders to renew their spirit and reconnect with their vocation.
Discover the retreat → 03Building the Kingdom
Distinctive curriculum design connecting Catholic mission, learning and the transformation of society.
Explore the programme → 04Governance formation
Formation and training for governors and trust leaders serving Catholic education.
Explore governance formation → 05Spiritual accompaniment
Support for leaders and communities seeking spiritual growth, reflective practice and accompaniment.
Find out more → 06Bespoke and trust support
Tailored formation and consultancy shaped around the priorities of schools, trusts and partnerships.
Explore bespoke services →National School of Formation
Forming leaders for the transformation of society
The National School of Formation supports the personal, spiritual and professional development of Catholic education leaders and provides continuing accompaniment beyond each programme.
Christ the Teacher
For headteachers, directors and chairs of governors carrying significant responsibility for Catholic education.
Explore Christ the Teacher →
Tabor Programme
For middle and senior leaders, and those new to governance in a Catholic school.
Explore Tabor →
Reconnect
Ongoing formation, connection and accompaniment for National School of Formation graduates.
Discover Reconnect →
EducareM Associates
Experienced Catholic leaders continuing their formation through accompaniment, service and contribution.
Explore EducareM Associates →
Catholic formation for governors and trust leaders
Governing with Hope
Make Catholic mission a living part of governance. Explore reflections rooted in Church teaching to deepen discussion, guide decisions and consider what your school’s mission means for pupils, staff and families.
Use the resources for personal reflection, governor formation or a focused conversation at the start of a board meeting. Let reflection lead to a practical commitment and return to it together.
Current opportunities
Book, retreat and reconnect
Two opportunities for formation, accompaniment and spiritual renewal at Coombe Abbey.
Reconnect 2026
Thursday 12–Friday 13 November 2026
Coombe Abbey Hotel, Coventry
Missionary Discipleship in Joy and Hope
Thursday 10–Friday 11 June 2027
Coombe Abbey Hotel, Coventry
Further support
Resources for Catholic education
Practical resources to help Catholic schools turn mission into daily practice. Start with staff formation and curriculum, then explore belonging, service, prayer, partnership and leadership.
Formation for Every Member of Staff
A planned year of short sessions connecting Church teaching, real school situations, discussion, prayer and practical commitments for every staff role.
Explore this resource →A Distinctively Catholic Curriculum
Explore how Catholic identity shapes the purpose, content and teaching of subjects through primary and secondary examples, discussion and curriculum review.
Explore this resource →Inclusion, Dignity and Belonging
Apply Catholic teaching to SEND, disadvantage, disability, cultural diversity and families of different faiths or none. Reflect on access, participation and whose voice is missing.
Explore this resource →Pupil Leadership, Ministry and Service
A pathway from EYFS to sixth form connecting participation, responsibility, leadership and discernment with chaplaincy, social action and stewardship.
Explore this resource →School, Home and Parish: Partners in Mission
Practical approaches to welcoming and listening to families, supporting faith at home, transition, sacramental preparation and partnership with parishes.
Explore this resource →Prayer and Liturgy in Practice
Help with Scripture, silence, music, accessibility, pupil preparation and evaluation, with age-appropriate examples across phases.
Explore this resource →Human Dignity in a Digital World
Explore AI, truth, relationships, attention, creativity and digital exclusion through Catholic teaching, with questions for classrooms, leaders and families.
Explore this resource →Leading Difficult Decisions with Faith and Hope
Use anonymised scenarios to discern staffing, budgets, competing priorities and change through dignity, justice, subsidiarity, solidarity and the common good.
Explore this resource →Reviewing Catholic Mission and Impact
Ask what your mission changes for pupils, staff and families through listening activities, reflective reviews and improvement planning.
Explore this resource →Catholic Mission in Action: School Stories
Explore school stories through their context, approach, difficulties, evidence of change and questions to discuss in your own setting.
Explore this resource →Further support and services
Plan your formation
See what is happening across 2026–2027
View the live programme diary or speak to EducareM about formation and support for your school, trust, diocese or leadership community.
Experienced. Faithful. Collaborative.
EducareM works alongside Catholic schools, leaders, governors, dioceses, trusts and partners to strengthen leadership and renew the mission of Catholic education.