TISCA Updates

TISCA is approaching its 30th anniversary in 2025. We are excited about the future – the work is growing and seems to be needed as much as ever. We shall be focusing on sharing more widely about TISCA and fundraising next year: might you become a per…

21 Mar 2023

The gospel and teen culture: do they ever connect?

TNV article

The good news of Jesus Christ is acultural and ahistorical (in relevance, not in inception). It has challenged and molded cultures throughout history and all over the world. It continues to do the very same today. Teenagers are culturally bound (i…

21 Mar 2023

The Independent Schools Christian Alliance – The origins

TNV article

TISCA came into being in its present form over 25 years ago. We asked one of the founders, Peter Leroy, a former Head of Monkton Prep School, to do a bit of research for us into the beginnings and objectives of TISCA. How did TISCA start? / TISCA -…

21 Mar 2023

Cinderella, the Little Glass Slipper of Reality

TNV article

TISCA’s Annual Conference on Tuesday, 13th June 2023 is again being held in Westminster at the Emmanuel Centre. Our theme is In His image – our dignity, development, distinctiveness and desire to serve in schools. In the article below, Alan Campbell,…

09 Mar 2023

Spiritual Struggles for Tired Teachers

TNV article

.Christian teachers aren’t immune to the pitfalls of tiredness. We asked some teachers what were the main struggles for them and how they seek to keep going! Fellowship: it can be easy to feel too tired to meet up with Christian friends or to commi…

07 Nov 2022

Having Christian Conversations with your Children

TNV article

It seems that parents find it increasingly hard to talk about spiritual things with their children but that it's just as necessary as ever.  Simon Heather, Youth Minister at St Nicholas Church in Sevenoaks, shares some advice. Sometimes when I have…

07 Nov 2022

Top tips for supporting young Christian members of staff

TNV article

Starting working in a school isn’t always easy but there’s lots that other members of staff can do to help. Beth Muckle started as a Chaplain’s Assistant at Dean Close Prep School last year after graduating from university. Now in her second year, sh…

01 Sep 2022

How to brief your visiting speakers

TNV article, Top Tips

Perhaps you’re already planning your programmes for next term. Many schools invite visitors to their Chapel services, assemblies or Christian meetings. Frankie Knight, TISCA Trustee, gives us a few tips on what to remember to tell those you inv…

28 Mar 2022

Houseparenting across the world

TNV article

At the heart of a boarding school, the House or Dorm parents play a vital role, along with the Tutors. We asked a few to reflect on their role and, especially, on what it means for a Christian to serve… Houseparenting in the UK In the pursuit of …

17 Mar 2022

Deciding on a Gap Year?

TNV article

Thinking about a year out after school or indeed at different stages of your career - TISCA first published this article in its printed publication TISCA News and Views -Spring 2022 - edition 84 Many people decide to take a ‘gap year’ after scho…

03 Feb 2022

Lunar New year

General update

Celebrating Lunar New Year One of the biggest celebrations in the world began this week: Lunar New Year is on Tuesday (1st February 2022) with celebrations typically starting the night before.  If you have East Asian pupils in your school, you’ll k…

13 Dec 2021

Parenting for faith

TNV article

Parenting for Faith - Parents as Teachers and Teachers as Parents Becky Sedgwick is part of the team at Parenting for Faith. Not only was her mum her teacher, but she spent ten years as the lady in the office at her daughter’s primary school…

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