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Reflections on Retirement from Catholic Schools
https://networkingcet.co.uk/news/eereflections-for-those-retiring-from-headship-in-catholic-schools As another academic year draws to a close, my thoughts often turn to those Headteachers who, after many years of faithful service, are preparing to retire from Catholic school leadership. For some, this marks the end of a career spanning decades; for others, the conclusion of a vocation that has shaped much of their […]
CISC Conference 2026: Rooted in Hope
CISC Annual Conference 2026: A Retrospective “Rooted in Hope” | 5–6 February 2026 | Eastwood Hall Hotel The CISC 2026 Conference was more than a professional gathering; it was a communal experience in fraternity and encounter, “watching and waiting” for the grace of God to work within our schools. Guided by the scriptural anchor of […]
Interview: John Paget-Tomlinson, headmaster at Leweston School
This interview with John Paget-Tomlinson, headmaster of Leweston School in Dorset, comes from the Herald’s UK Education Special Report. It focuses on some of the leading preparatory and senior Catholic schools in the UK (the full report is available in the September 2025 edition of the magazine). We have tried to give readers a feel of each school, […]
Faith and formation at Ratcliffe College – an interview with headmaster Jonathan Reddin in The Catholic Herald
Ratcliffe College, a boarding and day school in Leicestershire, was founded by a local priest, Fr Peter Hutton, in 1845. The circumstances which led to his establishing the school were providential and reflective of the turbulent but fruitful experiences of the 19th-century Catholic Church in England. Initially unable to make his profession at the Benedictine […]
Charting the Course: CISC Schools Embrace Courage and Collaboration for the Future
Following on from the recent publication of the report ‘The Future of Catholic Independent Schools in the UK: A Strategic Call to Safeguard Our Mission’, the Catholic Independent Schools’ Conference (CISC) recently convened its Annual Leadership Briefing, “Charting the Course: Innovative Pathways for Securing the Future of Catholic Independent Schools,” on Monday, October 13, 2025, […]
Event News and Updates
CISC Statement of Support and Solidarity with the Leweston School Community
Statement from Sarah, General Secretary of the Catholic Independent Schools Conference (CISC) The news concerning Leweston School is deeply distressing, and our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this situation. On behalf of the Catholic Independent Schools Conference (CISC), I wish to express our heartfelt solidarity with the entire Leweston community: […]
Clongowes Wood College Headteacher Vacancy
The Board of Management of Clongowes Wood College invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Head to take effect from 1st August 2027. The School is a Voluntary Catholic Secondary School under the trusteeship of the Jesuits (Society of Jesus). The school is an all-boys boarding school with an enrolment of 425, […]
CISC Events 2026-2027
Please note that registrations for CISC Events must use official CISC School email addresses. HT Drop-ins via Zoom 1 hour x 3 from 2-3pm on Thursdays Thursday 5 November 2026 2pm https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ep9egIKUQ4uwBSPd_rpPkQ Thursday 11 March 2027 afternoon tea in person venue tbc Thursday 3 June 2027 2pm https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vhcRkkxrRIem83P1bZhQYA DHT Network via Zoom 1 hour […]
CISC Welcomes Proposals to Strengthen Religious Education
The Catholic Independent Schools’ Conference (CISC) has welcomed proposals to strengthen the place of Religious Education within the national curriculum for state-funded schools. Whilst the proposed changes will not directly affect Catholic independent schools, CISC believes that high-quality Religious Education is an essential part of every young person’s education. As an academic discipline, Religious Education […]
Reflections on Retirement from Catholic Schools
https://networkingcet.co.uk/news/eereflections-for-those-retiring-from-headship-in-catholic-schools As another academic year draws to a close, my thoughts often turn to those Headteachers who, after many years of faithful service, are preparing to retire from Catholic school leadership. For some, this marks the end of a career spanning decades; for others, the conclusion of a vocation that has shaped much of their […]