Controlled Schools’ Support Council
GCSE top grades fall in Northern Ireland but remain above pre-pandemic levels
More than 30,800 students are receiving their GCSE results on Thursday.
Importance of funding for education highlighted with parties
THE body representing state-controlled schools is meeting politicians to discuss a funding crisis in education.
Pupils build relationships between communities
ALMOST 60,000 pupils are helping build relationships between communities and enhancing their learning through shared education projects.
Area plan must mean all children enjoy 'enriching curriculum', says schools chief
THE head of the body representing state schools has said area planning must lead to all children accessing "an enriching curriculum".
Slump in proportion of Protestant children in state schools
THE proportion of children in 'state schools' identifying as Protestant has nosedived in the last 15 years, research has found.
School leaders meet with MPs over education funding
PRINCIPALS met MPs yesterday to highlight concerns over a massive shortfall in the education budget.
Budgets cuts causing `significantly larger classes'
SCHOOLS are being forced to squeeze more children into classrooms, and reduce the number of subjects they can teach due to budget cuts, it has been warned.
Working to help schools support effective learning for young people
We need to work together to improve educational outcomes for our children and young people, writes Barry Mulholland, Chief Executive of the Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC).
Taking Boys Seriously conference aims to address underachievement
THE innovative work of schools and youth groups to raise boys' aspirations will be the focus of a conference today.
Schools forced into `unfair' financial position
SCHOOLS are being forced into an "unfair" financial position after having spending plans rejected, a leading education body has claimed.