The National Society for Education
The National Society for Education, was established in 1811 to provide schools for poor children. Their aim was to found a Church school in every parish and by 1851 (still 20 years before the state took any responsibility for education), there were 12,000 such schools across England and Wales.
Today the National Society for Education is responsible for:
- negotiating with Government and other national agencies to maintain and develop the contribution of Church schools to public education in England and Wales;
- supporting and advising diocesan education teams on legal and technical, curriculum and ethos issues;
- contributing a Christian perspective to national educational debate.
The National Society for Education consults widely and publishes guidance documents for schools. Key publications are available here.
Flourishing for All: Anti-bullying Guidance for Church of England Schools September 2024
Our hope for a flourishing school system (2023)
Deeply Christian Serving the common good
Mental Health & Wellbeing Guidance (2018)
Fruit of the Spirit: A Church of England Discussion Paper on Character Education (2015)
Working Together: The Future of Rural Church of England Schools (2014)
Making a Difference? A Review of Religious Education in Church of England Schools (2014)