The Board of Education has a service agreement with its church schools to provide advice and support. These are reviewed each year.

The Agreements outline the services provided for each type of school in the Diocese and a summary is given below of the areas covered. Primary and secondary schools, voluntary aided, voluntary controlled and foundation schools and academies have different needs so the Agreement is adapted to ensure that specific needs are supported.

• Appointment of staff
• Buildings
• Church School Ethos, Management and Curriculum
• Employment Practices
• Finance
• Governors
• Insurance
• Pupil Matters
• Religious Education and Worship