Welcome to the Controlled Schools’ Support Council

The Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) is the sectoral support body for controlled schools in Northern Ireland.

CSSC’s vision is to empower controlled schools to serve their communities by enriching the lives of their children and young people.

CSSC supports controlled schools which are open to all welcoming children and young people of all faiths and none, richly diverse and inclusive, reflective of and embedded in the communities they serve.

The controlled education sector is the largest, most diverse education sector in Northern Ireland comprising 49% of all schools across all phases: nursery, special, primary, secondary, grammar, integrated and Irish-medium schools.

A Council whose focus is on controlled schools who raise awareness of the needs of the sector.

• Support and advice, including dedicated CSSC Schools’ Support Officers.
• Support for leaders in ethos and leadership development.
• Sectoral representation at many levels on key issues affecting education.
• A Council which provides opportunities that will enhance teaching and learning.
• Sector specific communications.