AIMS OF THE ASSOCIATION 

• To create a network of support for all colleagues in Catholic education and for all other Catholic teachers
• by organising an annual residential conference which will be a major event in the Association calendar
• by organising other conferences and courses of a national,
• regional, diocesan or local nature, either residential or non-residential
• by issuing to all members a termly newsletter containing news reports, articles and information of future events
• by offering guidance and advice on personal, spiritual, career or professional matters
• To promote Catholic education by celebrating successes within our schools and colleges
• by identifying and promoting good practice
• by exhibiting some of the excellent work achieved by pupils, students and teachers
• To be prepared to act as a voice for Catholic teachers, schools and colleges
• by using existing networks through which we can consult with Catholic teachers and others who work in Catholic schools and colleges, on matters of concern or interest
• by representing such views to the relevant authorities
• by being represented on Catholic Education Service Advisory Committees
• by representing an authentic voice of Catholic teachers, schools and colleges through the media
• To maintain and develop links with international organisations serving Catholic education
• by being a member of the World Union of Catholic Teachers
• by encouraging European awareness through links with known organizations and identifying opportunities for study tours and exchanges
• To promote the recognition and development of our distinctive role in the life of the church
• by providing opportunities for professional development which meet the needs of Catholic schools and colleges
• by providing opportunities to celebrate what is already being achieved in Catholic schools and colleges
• by providing a programme of distinctive in-service training
• by providing a network for consultation
• To safeguard the interests of Catholic education for the benefit of pupils, students, teachers, governors and parents
• by monitoring proposed legislation and provision
• by campaigning on behalf of Catholic education whenever
• necessary
• by working with local and diocesan bodies
• To act in the best interests of all who work in Catholic schools and colleges in England and Wales
• by identifying issues of concern to Catholic schools and colleges
• by representing the interests of those who work in Catholic schools and colleges
• by maintaining and extending links with other organisations
• To encourage all who work in Catholic schools and colleges, and other Catholic teachers to become members of the association, either as individuals or as staff within their institutions
• by promoting membership through termly mailings
• by publicising the Association locally and nationally
• by promoting membership at every Association event
• by publicising the Association through parishes and dioceses

PROVIDING QUALITY PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT TO CATHOLIC TEACHERS, SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

We believe that the Catholic Association of Teachers, Schools and Colleges shares in the Mission of the Church by proclaiming the Good News of Christ through the life and activities of the school and colleges.

• We believe that the Association should work in collaboration with the Local, Diocesan and National Church.

• We believe that the Association should fulfil the need for a single, national organisation to meet the professional needs of Catholic teachers, schools and colleges.

• We believe that the Association should encompass all. phases and sectors of Catholic schools and colleges and that membership should be available to both institutions and individuals.

• We believe that the Association should draw on the commitment, experience and expertise that already exists within the personnel working in Catholic Education in order to provide support and encouragement for colleagues.

• We believe that the Association should acclaim and celebrate the work of pupils, students and teachers in Catholic schools and colleges.

• We believe that the Association must be aware of the professional needs of those who work in Catholic education and of all other Catholic teachers.

• We believe that the Association must continue the tradition of maintaining and developing contacts, and supporting other Catholic Educators in all parts of the Universal Church.