The Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) has welcomed the publication of the report from the Expert Panel examining the links between educational underachievement and social disadvantage.

Congratulations to sixth form pupil Amy Blackbourne whose composition ‘A view from here’ was the winning entry in Ulster University’s Poetry Competition.

‘Inspire Natural’, from Lurgan College have been crowned the Best Company in Northern Ireland at the recent Young Enterprise NI Final.

Whether you're a complete beginner, budding artist or have a wealth of experience, Royal Society for Protection of Birds NI (RSPB NI) is calling on artists of all ages to use their skills to illustrate a nature rich and climate safe future they want to see for Northern Ireland, as part of its Revive Our World campaign.

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the quality of play within early years classrooms, as well as the impact on children’s engagement, social interaction and emotional well-being was focus of a new report.

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

Enjoy reading!

May 2021 enews

Backdated enewsletters available to read here.

Robin McLoughlin, Principal, Banbridge Academy and one of CSSC’s first Council members is among those in controlled education recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Honours are given to people from all walks of life and all sections of society who have made a difference to their community. 

Controlled nursery schools and primary schools came together on the afternoon of Wednesday 9 June to demonstrate how their settings have facilitated playful learning opportunities for their children during the current pandemic.