News

CSSC loves to work with controlled schools to promote and celebrate pupils' success. If you have something to showcase, please let us know. Additional information can be found under CSSC publications.

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Killylea Learning Hub

12 May 2020

We continue with the CSSC series of news stories on schools while they operate in varied and exceptional circumstances. This week we gain an insight into Killylea Learning Hub, courtesy of Pamela Lowry, Principal, Killylea Primary School.

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£40 million investment in schools welcomed

06 May 2020

The Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) has welcomed the announcement that an estimated £40 million is to be invested in schools.

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Supervised Learning at Parkhall

04 May 2020

We continue with the CSSC series of news stories on schools while they operate in varied and exceptional circumstances.

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Carr Primary School assembly goes digital

04 May 2020

As the unprecedented time we find ourselves in continues, it is encouraging to see the positive school ethos in controlled schools is still evident as we embrace distance learning.

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Dinosaur spotted in Belfast

04 May 2020

Update on the news that a Dinosaur was spotted in Belfast and swiftly captured by local PSNI Officers.

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Schools working together

29 April 2020

photo caption: Sisters enjoying attending school.

CSSC will be delivering a series of news stories on schools while they operate in varied and exceptional circumstances.

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EA Staff Health & Wellbeing Guidance linked to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

28 April 2020

EA has developed this resource to support staff health and wellbeing during this time of uncertainty.

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CSSC schools’ photo collage

27 April 2020

A round of applause for the controlled school sector, showcasing community spirit and strength in supporting pupils during these unprecedented times.

Andrew Brown, CSSC Schools' Support Officer

Cross Organisational Support Teams

20 April 2020

The Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) is working closely with colleagues from the Education Authority, the Education and Training Inspectorate and the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools in the C-19 Cross Organisational Team set up to provide support to school leaders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 News

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

10 April 2020

Both the Department of Education (DE) and Education Authority (EA) are providing and continually updating COVID-19 guidance and FAQ responses.

Access updated DE guidance and FAQs here relating to COVID-19.

Access EA FAQs here relating to COVID-19.