Controlled Schools' Support Council

24/06/2026

Congratulations to David Heggarty, Principal of Cregagh Primary and Deaf Unit, East Belfast who has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to education.👏

A former pupil of Cregagh Primary School himself, David returned to the school as a teacher in 1999 after previously teaching at Black Mountain Primary School and Avoniel Primary School. He later served as vice-principal before being appointed principal in 2014.

David reflected “As I look back on 30 years in education, I feel enormously grateful for the opportunities I have been given and the young lives I have had the privilege to serve. Receiving an MBE is a tremendous honour, and one that I accept with both gratitude and humility.”

23/06/2026

David Corbett, Principal, Gilnahirk Primary School shares his thoughts on participation in Controlled Schools' Support Council's Programme, working alongside excellent school leaders to strengthen reading fluency & writing in Gilnahirk Primary School.

Evidence in action, outcomes for children.

Publication surrounding the programme, Building Capacity: Leading Improvement brings together 23 case studies from participating schools, organised around five themes. Download publication http://bit.ly/4f9jSxY



Education Authority Department of Education NI Cedar Lodge School Kilrea Primary School Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School

23/06/2026

Two Bangor primary schools are celebrate their long-standing Shared Education partnership, bringing pupils together to learn, play and build friendships across the local community.
St Comgall’s Primary School and Grange Park Primary School have developed a strong collaborative relationship based on mutual respect, shared values and a commitment to providing high-quality learning experiences for children.
Read the full story➡️ https://ow.ly/aXCN50ZffF4


Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB Early Years - the organisation for young children Léargas National Childhood Network Fermanagh Trust Department of Education NI An Roinn Oideachais agus Óige - Department of Education and Youth

19/06/2026

Mr Murray, Shared Education Coordinator & pupils Seaview Primary School and Nursery Unit share how their partnership with St. Patrick's Primary is bringing communities together through fun, shared activities.



Department of Education NI Education Authority CCMS

19/06/2026

Senior leaders at Rathcoole Primary School & Nursery have enjoyed working with Tracey from Controlled Schools' Support Council this year as part of their systemic group coaching.
This helps us to continue to be self-reflective, understand behaviours, how we all work and us to be a high - performing team 💜
We thank you for all your help and support and look forward to the programme continuing next year!


Education Authority Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Rathcoole Neighbourhood Renewal

18/06/2026

A huge congratulations to our previous Principal of over 20 years, who was listed yesterday in the King's Honours List, to receive an MBE for his service to Education. We are all extremely proud of you Mr Duff. Enjoy your well-deserved recognition and celebrations

18/06/2026

Congratulations to Audrey Moore, who has been awarded a BEM in the King’s birthday honours for voluntary services to special education.

Audrey is a committed colleague and dedicated chair of Friends of Rossmar School. In addition to her role as Classroom assistant, she has given countless hours of her time applying for funding or arranging fundraisers for the school. She is fully deserving of her award for all she does for our pupils. Congratulations Audrey!

15/06/2026

14/06/2026

CSSC congratulates all recipients from the education sector recognised in the with a special mention to those in the controlled sector including CSSC Council member, Professor John Anderson MBE

Those recognised include:

Professor John Anderson MBE. For voluntary services to Education and to the community in Northern Ireland.

Mr Brian Duff MBE, Lately Principal, Carnmoney Primary School, Newtownabbey. For services to Education in Newtownabbey.

Mr David Francis Heggarty MBE, Principal, Cregagh Primary School and Deaf Unit. For services to Education in Northern Ireland.

Mr David Andrew Radcliffe MBE. For services to Education and to the community in Coleraine, Co Londonderry.

Mrs Audrey Moore BEM, Chair, Friends of Rossmar School For voluntary services to Special Education.

Department of Education NI Education Authority CCEA Stranmillis University College