Mr Jack Caine, a senior assistant principal at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School, has been awarded an MBE for services to children in the King’s Birthday Honours List. He accepted his MBE from Princess Anne at Saint James’ Palace on 4 December 2025.

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Jack has worked at Saints Peter and Paul for over three years and provides essential support to Year 7 staff and students. He oversees the work of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion teams.

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He is also Scouts Section Team Member for 1st Tarporley as well as UK Lead Volunteer for People for the Scouts.

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The school applauds Jack for the crucial role he has played in a range of initiatives to support the teaching and learning of students with SEND.

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These include the co-ordination of the curriculum for The Oratory, a one-of-a-kind specialist secondary-age ASD resource unit in Halton and the reintroduction of the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme accessible to children of all backgrounds.

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Reflecting on his achievement, Jack said: “The challenges for students, particularly those from the most vulnerable backgrounds, have been on the increase since we emerged from the pandemic, so it feels especially meaningful for the important work of teaching and support staff to be recognised with an award held in such high regard.

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“I really enjoy my work and volunteering, but I genuinely couldn’t do it without such wonderful and caring colleagues who work so hard to provide outstanding teaching and pastoral care to the children we serve and I accept this award with full appreciation and gratitude for their support.

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“I get great satisfaction out of teaching, but also being able to give back to the community through my voluntary work is just as rewarding. I feel incredibly proud, yet humbled, to receive this honour.”

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The school’s principal, Mrs Scott, added: “I am absolutely delighted that Mr Caine has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List. We are extremely proud of him and this achievement is deserved recognition of his dedication and commitment to his profession and to the learning and wellbeing of our students.”