Sponsoring the WISC Conference gives me the ideal opportunity and arena to form and grow great relationships with School Leaders across Wales and also with fellow sponsors.  This has led to some energising conversations and productive partnerships, as well as the more obvious opportunity to showcase our mental health and well-being toolkits and dashboards.

Being a member of WISC was very important to us during the Covid restrictions, with the opportunity to discuss the effect on the school community and compare notes as to how we were all managing the barrage of requirements coming from the government. Since then, the organisation has continued to help us as a source of knowledge and support.

WISC is an invaluable source of information and support to us.  With timely updates, relevant advice, and sound support, coupled with a forum for debate, the Council is a sage partner to our school. They help us to remain informed and make timely organisational decisions.

The Annual Conference is a one-stop shop to catch-up on best practice, new developments, and ideas.  It is a meeting of supportive minds, who gather not as competitors, but industry colleagues, to support our sector.  We hav… Read more

Membership of WISC has helped debunk the notion that independent special schools are somehow in ‘competition’ and that collaboration is impossible. All pupils and colleagues in Wales benefit from the opportunities WISC membership facilitates through the annual conference, training events and the excellent relationship with Welsh Government and Estyn. Sharing best practice between skilful and dedicated professionals is integral to the WISC community and I can honestly say that WISC has been … Read more

WISC has developed into an essential partner for independent schools in Wales. It is accessible and carefully consults and represents members on a local and national level. WISC provides excellent networking, CPD and holds excellent conferences every year.

Being a member of WISC has given Howell’s School access to an incredibly useful range of educational information, advice and training. Regular emails keep us up to date on any new developments including safeguarding and examination board updates and the response to any educational issues is timely and supportive. WISC is a great organisation to work with and has been an invaluable partner for us over many years.

Regular attendance at the WISC conference is a highlight for us. The two days is al… Read more

“WISC works closely with the Independent Schools Council (ISC) and we are pleased with the good job being done by WISC. The educational landscape in Wales is different from that in England but of course, many of the key issues we face are the same. For these reasons it is good that WISC can represent the distinctively Welsh concerns while at the same time working alongside ISC”.

‘The Boarding Schools’ Association values its positive working relationship with WISC, as a fellow affiliate member of the Independent Schools Council and ensuring strong support for independent boarding schools in Wales.’

The WISC conference is always well organised, informative, and fun. It covers a wide range of topics and gives all independent schools a platform to network and develop practice alongside other educators. The recent conference alongside ESTYN gave schools practical advice to ensure opportunities for all independent schools to succeed.

“ISBA is delighted to work with WISC in providing advice, guidance and professional services to schools in Wales which will support bursars in their critical role of running the business side of Welsh independent schools. Our relationship is evolving into a strong working partnership”