TISCA has three stated aims:
1. Supporting
To uphold Christians working in and supporting independent schools.
2. Influencing
To contribute to the formulation and practice of policy at all levels as it affects Christians in independent schools.
3. Equipping
To advance the cause of Christ in school communities.
TISCA exists to link, support and equip Christians in independent schools, including:
- Heads and Deputy Heads,
- Chaplains (ordained and lay),
- Teaching and Auxiliary Staff,
- Governors and Parents,
- Retired or Former Teachers.
TISCA offers support, for example, in the following ways:
- An annual National Meeting (normally in London in the second week of June)
- Regional Meetings annually throughout the UK and online
- Special interest conferences for Heads, Chaplains, Senior Leaders, Prefects (et al)
- A twice-yearly Newsletter “TISCA News and Views” (TNV) which is mailed free of charge to all members
- A monthly e-newsletter “e-TNV” for short articles, interviews and events (sign-up here)
- Notice of situations vacant and required (a free service to all our member schools and member organisations/charities) (join us)
- Closed WhatsApp groups (to offer advice, recommend resources, share prayer and praise points etc) for each of the following: Heads, Chaplains, Governors. This opportunity is only open to members. (join us)
- Weekly online 30-minute prayer and share meeting for Chaplains
- Termly online 30-minute prayer meeting for Heads
- Visits to schools (we are happy to speak at Chapel services)
- Consultations on single issues
- Links with resourcing agencies
- Advice to Parents
TISCA offers support, for example, in the following ways:
TISCA has links with several UK and global organisations including.
TISCA is a member of the Evangelical Alliance, Christian Coalition for Education (CCfE), Trust Advice and the Religious Education Council.
