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Leadership Reflections
Keeping Competition in its Place: a challenge for heads of department in Catholic independent schools
by Dr Charlotte Goddard, Head of Classics at Ampleforth College There are only two days in the year when education is guaranteed to attract headline attention. On two Thursdays in August, photographs of jubilant teenagers grace the front pages, clutching their exam results. It would appear that the production of qualifications is the sole purpose […]
Music and Mindfulness: School’s Staff Music Lesson Scheme
by Rachel Milestone, Director of Music, Leweston School At this present time, the promotion of good mental health in schools is a hot topic. Numerous PSHE lessons, staff meetings, insets and CPD courses focus on the growing mental health issues in pupils, and the need for mental health education to build resilience when coping with […]
Leadership as Right Relationship
by Charlotte Avery, Headmistress, St. Mary’s School, Cambridge Leadership is all about relationship and good leadership is all about being in right relationship.
On Servant Leadership
by Dr James Whitehead, Headmaster, Downside School One of the very first acts of Pope Francis’ papacy was to explain his vision of leadership. In his Installation
Gospel Values and the Catholic School
by Raymond Friel After the last serious outbreak of urban rioting in this country, back in 2011, the then prime minister David
Event News and Updates
CISC Conference 2020 – The Pearl of Great Price
Well…that was the week that was! What a wonderful embrace we all felt from Glasgow and what a tremendous generosity of spirit we all shared as we journeyed together for our thirtieth CISC conference. Our theme, the Pearl of Great Price’ was chosen to reflect the passion, commitment and service you bring to your schools, […]
Moore Kingston Smith Schools Conference 2020
CISC members are warmly invited to the Moore Kingston Smith Annual Schools Conference on Thursday 12 March 2020. Attendance for CISC members is free however, bookings are still required via the link below. The conference will provide you with a comprehensive view of how to prepare for and make the most out of the changes […]
Keeping Competition in its Place: a challenge for heads of department in Catholic independent schools
by Dr Charlotte Goddard, Head of Classics at Ampleforth College There are only two days in the year when education is guaranteed to attract headline attention. On two Thursdays in August, photographs of jubilant teenagers grace the front pages, clutching their exam results. It would appear that the production of qualifications is the sole purpose […]
CISC Annual Conference 2020 – Information for Delegates
Dear Colleagues, As we approach the final few days, ahead of this year’s Annual Conference, I wish to remind members of a few final details to help us to ensure the smooth-running of the event. We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor for the CISC 30th Annual Conference next week and […]
CISC Conference 2020 – Keynote Speakers and Workshops
We are delighted to announce the programme of guest speakers and workshops for the 30th anniversary CISC Conference, 16-17 January 2020 as below. If you have not yet booked your place but are intending to join us, please can we ask you to complete your ONLINE BOOKING before 4.00pm on Friday 13th December as we need to […]