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Taking Boys Seriously conference (TBS)
The online TBS conference will take place on 20 October 2021 with contributors, Education Minister Michelle McIlveen, Chair of the Education Authority Barry Mulholland, Mary Curnock Cook, CBE, and Dr. Ken Harland. 
Call for nominations for directors of CSSC to represent member schools
CSSC is seeking to elect a new Council to represent its member schools, for a period of four years. Deadline for nominations is 27 September.
Date for your diary - CSSC's fifth AGM is taking place online on 18 November 2021.
CSSC Award for Excellence in Educational Research 
This award is presented to the Stranmillis University College researcher who demonstrates the potential for their research to have a significant impact on learners or practice in controlled schools. CSSC will share a selection of this research from nominated students. The winner will be announced at the AGM. Read more here.
Back to school
As the new school term commenced Education Minister, Michelle McIlveen and Mark Baker, Chief Executive, CSSC visited Dundonald Primary School. They were welcomed by Principal, Julian Byers. Read more here.
Lisneal College share school improvement journey
Mark Baker, Chief Executive, CSSC and Michele Corkey, Director of Education, Education Authority visited Lisneal College this month. They were welcomed by Michael Allen, Principal, who shared Lisneal’s school improvement journey. 
Climate & Biodiversity Projects – funding available
The Royal Society's Tomorrow's Climate Scientists Programme is open. Grants of up to £3,000 are available to primary or post primary schools to run a STEM investigation project. Closing end of November 2021. Contact your Schools' Support Officer for support in finding a STEM professional. Find out more here.
Webinar series for practitioners supporting deaf children in early years
This webinar series will provide an understanding of how to support deaf children in early years settings.
CSSC consultation call out
The Department of Justice is consulting on the draft Regulations to amend the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal Regulations (NI) 2005, closing 5 November 2021. CSSC will submit a response and would like to hear your views. Please email tracey.woods@csscni.org.uk  
CSSC consultation response
CSSC responded to the Department of Education’s consultation on the review of statutory admissions criteria and pre-school education session times. The response was informed by the views of nursery Principals and the Principals of primary schools with nursery units.
Find your Schools' Support Officer
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