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Controlled Schools' Support Council (CSSC) @CSSC_NI

CSSC supports all controlled schools across all phases: Nursery, Special, Primary, Secondary, Grammar, Integrated and Irish-Medium Schools.

Joined March 2017
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Watch Thornfield House Special School choir perform 👏at CSSC's recent 'Sharing Impact in School Improvement' event with the launch of #BuildingCapacity: Leading Improvement publication. Download➡️bit.ly/4f9jSxY Thanks to @ed_authority's CSU @Education_NI #OpenToAll
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Jun 10
Great to see strong engagement at the latest Governor Networks for Chairpersons of Controlled Schools 👏 These sessions continue to support collaboration, shared learning and effective governance across localities. Read the full story 👉 ow.ly/yqAr50Z9Rxp #SchoolGovernance | #SchooGovNetwork
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Education NI
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Jun 10
📢 Announcement | Public Examinations All timetabled public examinations will take place as planned on Thursday 11 June 2026. Students are advised to attend their examinations as scheduled and allow extra time for travel where necessary. Further updates will be provided if required.
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This #VolunteersWeek a huge thank you to @DavidPDigi Chair of the Board of Governors at Largymore Primary School. Giving his time & expertise to put pupils first & drive school improvement in the controlled sector. Read more➡️bit.ly/4x28FWl #OpenToAll #ControlledSchools
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May 29
Controlled school leaders joined Education Minister @paulgivan MLA at Stormont to celebrate the launch of Building Capacity: Leading Improvement, 23 case studies showing what evidence informed school improvement looks like in practice. Download➡️bit.ly/4f9jSxY #OpenToAll
Left to right Photo (1) Paul Givan, Education Minister; Thornfield House Special School and Mark Baker, Chief Executive, CSSC. Photo (2) Peter Martin MLA; Mark Baker, Chief Executive, CSSC; Jayne Millar, Head of Education Support, CSSC; David Brooks MLA and David Malcom, Permanent Secretary, Department of Education. Photo (3) Emma Hylands, Principal, Clare Primary School being presented an award by Paul Givan, Education Minister. Photo (4) Close up of pupils from Thornfield House Special School choir.

ALT Left to right Photo (1) Paul Givan, Education Minister; Thornfield House Special School and Mark Baker, Chief Executive, CSSC. Photo (2) Peter Martin MLA; Mark Baker, Chief Executive, CSSC; Jayne Millar, Head of Education Support, CSSC; David Brooks MLA and David Malcom, Permanent Secretary, Department of Education. Photo (3) Emma Hylands, Principal, Clare Primary School being presented an award by Paul Givan, Education Minister. Photo (4) Close up of pupils from Thornfield House Special School choir.

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May 29
Evidence informed leadership in action. From reading fluency to outdoor learning, controlled school leaders are driving sustained improvement for pupils through CSSC's #BuildingCapacity programme bit.ly/4f9jSxY @Cedarlodgesch @GilnahirkP Ballycarrickmaddy PS Kilrea PS
Left to right Photo (1) David Corbett, Gilnahirk Primary School Photo (2) Group photo of CSSC's Building Capacity programme participants Photo (3) Nuala McGranaghan, Cedar Lodge School Photo (4) Melissa McCombe, Kilrea Primary School Photo (5) Ross Coulter, BallycarrickMaddy Primary School Photo (6) close up shot of audience in attendance at event, Long Gallery, Stormont.

ALT Left to right Photo (1) David Corbett, Gilnahirk Primary School Photo (2) Group photo of CSSC's Building Capacity programme participants Photo (3) Nuala McGranaghan, Cedar Lodge School Photo (4) Melissa McCombe, Kilrea Primary School Photo (5) Ross Coulter, BallycarrickMaddy Primary School Photo (6) close up shot of audience in attendance at event, Long Gallery, Stormont.

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Thank you to the Board of Directors at CSSC for their incredible hard work & dedication in supporting controlled schools. Your commitment and volunteer spirit make a real difference to the communities & young people we serve. bit.ly/43KHYYL #VolunteersWeek #OpenToAll
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Jun 1
Watch highlights from CSSC's 'Sharing Impact in School Improvement' event with the launch of '#BuildingCapacity: Leading Improvement' publication ➡️bit.ly/4f9jSxY Thanks to @ed_authority's CSU, @stranbelfast @Education_NI @Cedarlodgesch @GilnahirkP #OpenToAll
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May 29
Congratulations to Emma Hylands Clare Primary School winner of the CSSC Excellence in Educational Research Award, presented by Education Minister @paulgivan MLA at CSSC's Sharing Impact in School Improvement event at Stormont. bit.ly/4abN18b #CelebratingControlledSchools
Emma Hylands, Principal, Clare Primary School and Paul Givan, Education Minister. Education Minister is presenting award to Emma.

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Controlled Schools' Support Council (CSSC)@CSSC_NI
May 18
CSSC is recruiting a Schools’ Support Officer find out more👉bit.ly/3PjqpLO deadline is 20/05 Hear from Tracey, Schools’ Support Officer about the benefits of working at CSSC. The #ControlledEducationSector comprises of 49% of all schools in NI #OpenToAll @Ed_Authority
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Controlled Schools' Support Council (CSSC)@CSSC_NI
May 15
We're hiring a Schools' Support Officer! Permanent role based in Belfast. Salary £47k pro-rata. Great benefits, great team. Apply by 20 May➡️ bit.ly/3PjqpLO #OpenToAll #EducationNI
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Pupils from @seaviewps recite their #OpenToAll poem, first performed at @Ed_Authority Controlled Schools' Unit launch @boysmodelschool “A sector strong diverse & true. With space for me for them for you.” #CelebratingControlledSchools @Education_NI youtu.be/I3EkQGL6UVk
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CSSC welcomes the news that the Sign Language Bill has passed the Final Stage in the @niassembly Pupils @Cregagh_PS show what inclusive education looks like with CSSC's Sign Language programme bit.ly/4b5ECRs @ActionDeafYouth @BDA_Deaf @SignSourceUK @NDCS_NIreland
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