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.
nursery schools
special schools
primary schools
post-primary schools
(53 secondary / 16 grammar)
integrated schools
irish medium schools
Controlled schools are open to all faiths and none which brings a rich diversity and inclusive ethos.
If your school is registered with us you can find your Schools' Support Officer using our interactive map.
CSSC provides high quality professional support enabling controlled school leaders to raise standards & make an impact in their schools.
CSSC Schools’ Support Officers supported #ControlledSchools in October/November.
The Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) congratulates all those from the education sector recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours list including all who have worked in or contributed to educating children and young people in the controlled sector. Honours are give to people from all walks of life and all sections of society who have made a difference in their community.
The UK Sustainable School Leadership Survey is part of a major three-year study across the four UK nations. The research concentrates on the recruitment, training, and retention of school leaders, and considers diversity, equity, quality, and fitness for the future of leadership.
This unique, UK-wide survey will provide powerful insights into the current state of leadership and will inform policy and practice. Find out more here.
Limavady High School, a controlled school in the heart of the Roe Valley community and part of the Limavady Shared Education Campus recently celebrated their 63rd annual prize day. Mark Baker, Chief Executive, Controlled Schools’s Support Council joined the celebrations and congratulated all students on their achievements.