The WISC annual conference is an important event and a highlight of the year, bringing heads from across Wales together for professional development, top level briefings and fellowship.

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.

“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”.

“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”    

Although we are new to WISC we have found the support informative and helpful. We have attended events which have been very useful both for knowledge and networking.

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

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 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

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 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.