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Events

Keep up to date with upcoming events at CSSC.

The Controlled Schools' Support Council has a range of events planned for 2023/24. 

Events for 2024/25 coming soon.......

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. 

Improvement Ethos - Building Capacity (Day 3)

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Stranmillis University College, Belfast
Who should attend:
Open to all controlled schools
Type of event:
Training

Ethos and Leadership programme - Personal Ethos Two (Relationships)

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Stranmillis University College, Belfast
Who should attend:
Open to all controlled schools
Type of event:
Training
Training
Event Name Event Date Venue Who should attend Purpose of event
Ethos and Leadership programme - Personal Ethos Two (Relationships) 26 March 2024 09:00 - 26 March 2024 15:30 Stranmillis University College, Belfast Open to all controlled schools

Establishes the Principal’s role in fostering an ethos of effective and meaningful relationships across a range of stakeholders.  Participants will explore how to build rapport, establish trust, listen actively and manage conflict to contribute to the ethos of the school.

Duration: One day

Delivery: Stranmillis University College 

Date: 26 March 2024

register your expression of interest to attend event as part of Ethos and Leadership programme here.

Full Ethos and Leadership programme details here. 

Improvement Ethos - Building Capacity (Day 3) 15 May 2024 09:00 - 15 May 2024 15:30 Stranmillis University College, Belfast Open to all controlled schools

Takes place over an academic year and supports senior leaders to address one strategic priority in their School Development Plan to improve learning and teaching. This module explores four themes:

1. Supporting and developing an ethos of continuous improvement in order to effect change.

2. Rigorous self-evaluation including an investigation of quality assurance tools that may be used to identify strengths and priorities for improvement.

3. Research-informed practices that impact significantly on learning.

4. Lessons from international models of school improvement.

This module comprises two days of interactive, evidence-informed sessions, coaching/mentoring support to effect change and a final celebratory event that provides a platform for participants to present their findings and share their learning outcomes.

Duration: 3 Day Programme with Coaching/Mentoring Support throughout academic year

Delivery: Stranmillis University College

Date(s): 4 October 2023, 8 November 2023 and 15 May 2024

Register your expression of interest to attend event as part of Ethos and Leadership programme here.

Full Ethos and Leadership programme details here. 

Governor development
Event Name Event Date Venue Who should attend Purpose of event
Governors and Ethos Seven (Coaching Ethos) 07 May 2024 19:00 - 07 May 2024 19:45 Online Open to all controlled schools

Advocates how a coaching approach to leadership can contribute to school ethos. Governors will explore the elements of a high performing team whilst raising their awareness of coaching skills and techniques, including active listening, asking good questions and providing effective feedback. 

Duration: 45 Minutes

Delivery: Online session

Date: 7 May 2024

Register your expression of interest to attend event as part of Ethos and Leadership programme here.

Full Ethos and Leadership programme details here. 

Governors and Ethos Eight (Community)  21 May 2024 19:00 - 21 May 2024 19:45 Online Open to all controlled schools

Establishes the important link Governors provide between the school and the community. Consideration will be given to what it means for a school to be at the heart of its community, how a school can reflect its local community and the role the community can play in supporting the school. The positive impact community groups have on school ethos and the contribution they make to the life of the school is also considered.

Duration: 45 Minutes

Delivery: Online session

Date: 21 May 2024

Register your expression of interest to attend event as part of Ethos and Leadership programme here.

Full Ethos and Leadership programme details here.