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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

WISC is an invaluable resource to Orbis Education, it gives educators access to training and peer working opportunities that strengthen practice and keep senior leaders up to date with changes and legislation. During these difficult times WISC and the community it has created provides educators with a support network and offers practical solutions to problems currently facing independent schools.

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

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