The WISC conferences are an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues, gain information on new developments in education and to hear the most recent updates from Estyn. The conferences are always well organised, in great settings with everyone receiving a hearty welcome from the WISC team. I particularly enjoy the guest speakers – always from a variety of backgrounds.

The annual WISC conference always provides an exciting programme with important updates, essential for school leaders across Wales. It is a wonderful opportunity to network with colleagues and meet with sponsors providing valuable services to the Independent sector.

It is reassuring to know that WISC is always there to support, guide and provide essential updates to the Independent sector in Wales. Emma is instrumental in fostering a sense of collegiality and is proactive in ensuring that the i… Read more

As an international, boarding school, our reach and scope is wide but we are firmly rooted in Wales and regard ourselves as champions of exceptional education in its capital city, Cardiff. For that reason, our membership of WISC is fundamental to our identity. We seek to contribute to the ongoing debate over the value of independent education in Wales while benefiting from the thoughtful dialogue and meaningful representation that WISC offers it members. Beyond the technical expertise, however, … Read more

WISC is such an important organisation for me personally and for Haberdashers Monmouth Schools. Firstly, it is an important forum for Heads and other senior staff to meet, share ideas and experiences and to discuss how we are all meeting the challenges of the day. I took over as Headmaster during the first Covid lockdown and the online WISC meetings were vital for me in getting to know fellow heads and giving me a sense of the collegiality and mutual support during a difficult time for schools e… Read more

“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”    

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

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

Our annual membership with WISC has proven to be one of our most beneficial resources. We first subscribed as a new school and it helped so much regards policies, legislation and general information. This was made easier for us with the regular emails and information from WISC. WISC also helped arrange a visit to another school to observe good practice. Any queries we have had have always been dealt with promptly by Emma. As a school I feel the WISC membership has aided us to be up to date w… Read more

The WISC conferences are an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues, gain information on new developments in education and to hear the most recent updates from Estyn. The conferences are always well organised, in great settings with everyone receiving a hearty welcome from the WISC team. I particularly enjoy the guest speakers – always from a variety of backgrounds.

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.