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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.

CSSC Erasmus study visit to Croatia March 2023

International study visits deliver school improvement for controlled sector

10 March 2023

Controlled school leaders recently visited Croatia to learn about the development of whole-school strategies towards digitalisation and STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics).

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Controlled school Governors share rewards of role

07 March 2023

Controlled school Governors advocate for their school within their communities and for the controlled sector, showcasing how controlled schools are diverse, inclusive and serve their communities.

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Education funding concerns communicated to Secretary of State and Head of Civil Service

23 January 2023

The Chief Executives of the main education bodies in Northern Ireland including CSSC have written to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (NI) and the Head of the NI Civil Service echoing and reinforcing the recent concerns raised by the Education Authority (EA) regarding significant limitations to funding and its impact on our children and young people.

 

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CSSC congratulates New Year Honours recipients

31 December 2022

The Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) congratulates all those from the education sector recognised in the 2023 New Year Honours list which includes Trevor Robinson, former Principal, Lurgan College and former CSSC director.  Honours are given to people from all walks of life and all sections of society who have made a difference to their community.

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Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) comment following Craigavon Senior High School development proposal approval

19 December 2022

It has been announced that the Permanent Secretary for the Department of Education has approved development proposal 574, which proposed Craigavon Senior High School operate on a single site, 26-34 Lurgan Road, Portadown. 

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Limavady High School is Gold Winner of the Making a Difference Award - Secondary School of the Year 2022!

28 November 2022

Mark Baker, CSSC Chief Executive, congratulated the controlled school and their Principal who is also a CSSC Director, Darren Mornin.

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Retiring Principals celebrated at event

21 October 2022

Retired Principals from controlled schools were celebrated and thanked at an event jointly hosted by the Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) and Education Authority.

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Independent Review of Education – interim report released

12 October 2022

The Independent Review panel has released the interim report of The Independent Review of Education.

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Highlighting shared education as part of Good Relations Week 2022

20 September 2022

Controlled schools are open to all which brings a rich diversity and inclusive ethos to the controlled sector. 

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 21 April 1926 to 8 September 2022

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

08 September 2022

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