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We will be working to promote controlled schools and the sector. If you have something to celebrate, please let us know.

Anti bully workshop group photo

With us, not without us – an anti-bullying workshop

14 June 2019

CSSC was delighted to work in partnership with Stranmillis University College to welcome principals and teachers from controlled schools to an anti-bullying workshop ‘With us, not without us’. 

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CSSC welcomes progress to end school industrial action

13 June 2019

The Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) has today, Thursday, 13 June 2019, welcomed that teaching unions and employers have reached an agreement in principle to end long-running industrial action.

Pupils from Wellington College with Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow

Order, order…

10 June 2019

Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow made a memorable visit to Wellington College on Friday 7 June 2019. Mr Bercow gave a fascinating insight into the practical workings of Westminster, including how during his time as Speaker the Parliamentary shooting gallery has shut down, but daycare for children of working mums has been introduced.

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Engaging with Sign – a language for you and me

07 June 2019

On May 30th CSSC held a roundtable discussion to share the learning and outcomes from the programme of workshops.

Howard Primary School

Howard Primary School raises awareness of mental health

03 June 2019

Howard Primary School, Dungannon, has been working throughout the school year to support pupils to develop strategies which will provide them with coping skills when situations become difficult.