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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, […]
What it means to be in, work in, and learn in a Catholic school
By Matthew Burke, Headteacher at Beaulieu Convent School, Jersey and Chair of CISC I feel genuinely blessed to have spent my own time as a child, pupil and student as well as my own time in teaching within the community of Catholic Education. Earlier this year I took on the role of Chair of CISC […]
Event News and Updates
Beacons of Hope: Reflections on National Catholic Education Day
The historic halls of Coombe Abbey recently played host to a landmark gathering for the National Catholic Education Day. The Catholic Independent Schools Conference (CISC) was delighted to stand alongside colleagues from across the sector, participating as both partner and exhibitor in a day defined by fellowship and forward-thinking. The conference opened with the celebration […]
St John’s College, Cardiff Production of Les Miserables
We are immensely proud of the recent production of Les Miserables. Over 80 pupils were involved and approximately 1,000 people came to see the production over the 4 sell out nights. The recent four-night run of Les Misérables (School Edition) was nothing short of extraordinary, a triumph of dedication, resilience, and breathtaking young talent. From the […]
New Hall School Announces Partnership – St Anne’s, Chelmsford
New Hall School Announces Partnership with St Anne’s Preparatory School, Chelmsford New Hall School, Chelmsford, has announced that it is entering into a formal collaboration with St Anne’s Preparatory School, marking an exciting development for both schools and the beginning of a new chapter for St Anne’s, following its centenary year in 2025. The […]
Lessons from Leaders: Growth & Consolidation in Independent Education
Lessons from Leaders: Growth & Consolidation in Independent Education Live event Wednesday 11 March 2026, 3:30 – 6:30 pm Newmark’s London Office, One Fitzroy, 6 Mortimer Street, London, W1T 3JJ Join us for a panel discussion and networking reception exploring the evolving independent education landscape, with market insights from Newmark, Stone King and BDO. The […]