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To be responsible for the development, delivery, analysis and reporting of the policy and public affairs objectives set out in the CSSC MRC strategy.

To provide updates on education and related policy developments and legislation which may impact on the controlled sector.

Monitor, advise and report on the consultation processes within the organisation.

To carry out a number of clerical and administrative support functions for senior officers and work closely with colleagues to ensure the effective running of the office.

This is an important time for parents with children of nursery and primary school age as admissions open for the 2022 academic year.

Congratulations to all those recognised in the New Year Honours list for 2022, including those that have worked in or contributed to the controlled education sector. 

Look out for CSSC's monthly enewsletters which will be posted here each month.

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December 2021 enews

Backdated enewsletters available to read here

We are delighted to announce that Jessica Bingham, Primary 6B, Waringstown Primary School is the winner of this year's Christmas card competition.

CSSC Chief Executive, Mark Baker joined in the 60th anniversary celebrations at Limavady High School.

Wheatfield Primary School in North Belfast has received a School of Sanctuary award for its role in celebrating diversity and enriching its community.

CSSC has succeeded in its application to the Department for Communities’ Sign Language Partnership Group to fund a third programme of sign language workshops which will raise awareness of the needs of the deaf community and teach valuable sign language skills. 

Education Minister Michelle McIlveen, MLA visited Abbots Cross Primary recently to open the school’s new Nurture Classroom which has been named ‘The Submarine’.