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: […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On our recent RE Development Day at Woldingham School, we heard all about a wonderful resource written by Lizzy Peck, one of our wonderful Heads of RE called You Can Tell Me Anything. For finding info about both books with CISC schools, here are the relevant webpages: https://www.franciscanpublishing.com/books/childrens/god-is-not-a-man-in-the-sky/ https://www.caritatebooks.com/books/you-can-tell-me-anything/ Here is the webpage for Lindsay […]
God who Speaks Free Catholic resources for schools and parishes every month. www.godwhospeaks.uk/ www.godwhospeaks.uk/education/ Sign up to our Mailchimp on the website if you wish to receive monthly resources updates. Or contact: Fleur Dorrell, Biblical Apostolate Manager, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales – fleur.dorrell@cbcew.org.uk Current items of interest – Divine Designs: Between the Covers. […]
Stonyhurst College has welcomed Mr William Doherty as its new Head, who began his leadership of the College on Friday 1 May 2026. Mr Doherty joins Stonyhurst from Xavier College Melbourne, Australia, bringing more than 30 years’ experience in education, including significant leadership roles within Jesuit schools. His appointment marks an important moment in the […]
Subject: Leadership Development Opportunity for Aspiring Leaders – Please Share Dear Friends and Colleagues, Please share this excellent professional development opportunity with colleagues in your school who are either at the beginning of their leadership journey or who may be aspiring to leadership roles. We are pleased to offer a Leadership Development Programme designed specifically for middle leaders […]
On Wednesday 22 April, around 40 leaders from around 16 Catholic independent schools gathered at the Holborn venues in London hosted by Headline Sponsors Stone King for an important and timely conversation about the future of the sector. Bringing together Heads, Bursars, Trustees and representatives from Religious Orders, along with the General Secretary of CISC […]