Events

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Keep up to date with upcoming events at CSSC.

The Controlled Schools' Support Council has a range of events planned for 2025/26. 

This page contains the most up to date information. 

For further information on any of our events, please contact info@csscni.org.uk or call 028 9531 3030. 

For further information on Ethos and Leadership programme 2025/2026 click here.

Seminar
Event Name Event Date Venue Who should attend Purpose of event
First Time Principals event 16 October 2025 00:00 Binnian Room, Stranmillis University College, Belfast First time principals, Chair of Governors

Mark Baker, Chief Executive, Controlled Schools’ Support Council, extends a warm invitation to first time Principals and Board of Governors (Chair) to attend the Controlled Schools’ Support Council’s seminar for Principals, newly appointed within the controlled sector and their Chair of Governors.

Celebration lunch
Event Name Event Date Venue Who should attend Purpose of event
Retiring Principals event 21 October 2025 00:00 Stranmillis University College, Belfast Retiring Principals

For Retiring Principals to mark their retirement and to acknowledge and thank you them for their service as Principal.

Development
Event Name Event Date Venue Who should attend Purpose of event
Ethos and Leadership programme 2025/26 16 May 2025 09:00 - 30 June 2026 15:00 school based Controlled school leaders , Open to all controlled schools

Ethos and Leadership Programme 2025 2026

The Controlled Schools’ Support Council invites Principals, Governors, and Senior Leaders in controlled schools to explore the CSSC Ethos and Leadership Programme. Created by CSSC, this programme is built on the understanding that a robust ethos is essential for a thriving school and for ensuring the best possible educational experience for all pupils. The CSSC Ethos and Leadership programme aims to support your leadership in fostering this crucial element at every level.

Find out more and register your booking for the Ethos and Leadership programme here. 

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