Aims

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’s Vision Statement

Last updated in our 30th anniversary year, July 2025.

TISCA exists to uphold, protect and champion Biblical Christian ministry, teaching and leadership in education.

Our vision is that as many young people as possible will have the opportunity to consider for themselves the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, and that the adults who serve them in schools will be encouraged and equipped in helping them to do this.

We seek to encourage and equip Heads, Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff, Chaplains and Governors through Conferences, Prayer, Resources and the provision of compassionate and understanding Networks of contacts and friendships.

We have seen much flourishing of the work in recent years, including a welcome in the State sector alongside our Independent origins, and indeed now in some schools Overseas. We believe that God is calling us to continue to grow for this challenging time, to reach out to schools and individuals as much as He gives us strength.

(Vision formulated by the TISCA Trustees’ vision sub-group, July 2025)

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 works in collaboration with several Christian organisations, for example as follows:

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.