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The Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) warmly welcomes the Minister of Education’s announcement of his intention to establish a new statutory organisation to provide dedicated support to controlled schools across Northern Ireland. 

The Education Minister established the Ministerial Taskforce in September 2025, comprising representatives from the Department of Education, the Education Authority and the Controlled Schools' Support Council.

The Taskforce led in the development of a proposed model for support for controlled schools.

Banbridge Academy has been ranked 64th in the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide, placing it among the highest-performing secondary schools in the UK.

A special Christmas message from Fivemiletown College 'From our home to yours...' 

A controlled school at the heart of their local community.

Adam Willis, currently on secondment from Hardy Memorial Primary School, a controlled school located in Richill, has been recognised with the Controlled Schools' Support Council (CSSC) Excellence in Educational Research Award 2025 for his ground breaking study on pastoral care in Northern Ireland primary schools. 

The Controlled Schools' Support Council (CSSC) congratulates Chair, Mark Orr KC on his appointment as Pro-Chancellor of Trinity College Dublin.

School leaders who participated in the Ministerial Taskforce on support for controlled schools have issued an urgent call to action urging all controlled school principals, governors, and the wider school community to respond to a critical consultation on the future of the sector.

This consultation is now closed. Thank you to everyone who responded.

The Department of Education is consulting on proposals to establish a new organisation to support controlled schools. This is the most significant and critical opportunity in decades to shape how controlled schools are managed and supported. 

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The Controlled Schools Support Council (CSSC) welcomes new research that demonstrates the importance of effective leadership in schools serving disadvantaged communities. 

Glenlola Collegiate School has been awarded Scoil Spreagtha status, a prestigious recognition celebrating exceptional commitment to Irish language learning.