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. We help Catholic schools and their leaders become transformational centres for learning, service and the common good.
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.
A welcome from our Founder and Director
Sr Judith Russi SSMN
Founder and Director of EducareM
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.
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, including Christ the Teacher and the Tabor Programme.
Explore the National School of FormationNational Leadership Retreat
Time and space for Catholic education leaders to renew their spirit, reconnect with their vocation and encounter God through prayer and reflection.
Discover the National RetreatBuilding the Kingdom
Distinctive curriculum design that helps schools express their Catholic mission throughout the whole curriculum and connect learning with the transformation of society.
Explore Building the KingdomGovernance formation
Formation and training to support governors and trust leaders in understanding their distinctive responsibilities within Catholic education.
Explore governance formationSpiritual accompaniment
Support for leaders and communities seeking sustained spiritual growth, reflective practice and faithful accompaniment.
Find out about accompanimentBespoke and trust support
Tailored formation, consultancy and service-level support shaped around the mission and priorities of schools, trusts and Catholic education partnerships.
Explore bespoke servicesNational 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, helping them articulate the vision and mission of Catholic education and become a confident voice in local and national life.
Christ the Teacher
For headteachers, directors and chairs of governors
Tabor Programme
For middle and senior leaders and those new to governance
EducareM Associates
Continuing formation and service within the wider EducareM mission
Graduate Re-Connect
Ongoing accompaniment for National School of Formation graduates
Current opportunities
Book and reconnect
Formation and accompaniment
Reconnect 2026
Information for the 2026 EducareM Reconnect opportunity.
Book Reconnect 2026Complete the online form
National Leadership Retreat
Retreat 2027
Register your interest in the 2027 National Leadership Retreat.
Register for Retreat 2027Complete the online formFurther support
Resources for Catholic education
Plan your formation
See what is happening across 2026–2027
View the current programme diary or speak to EducareM about formation and support for your school, trust 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.
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