Tisca aims
TISCA has three stated aims:
- 1.To uphold Christians working in and supporting independent schools [SUPPORTING]
2.To contribute to the formulation and practice of policy at all levels as it affects Christians in independent schools [INFLUENCING]
3.To advance the cause of Christ in school communities [EQUIPPING]
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 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
- Consultations on single issues
- Special interest conferences for Heads, Chaplains etc
- A twice yearly Newsletter “TISCA News and Views” which is mailed free of charge to all members
- A monthly e-newsletter “e-TNV” for short articles, interviews and events
- Visits to schools (we are happy to speak at Chapel services)
- Advice to Parents
- Notice of situations vacant and required
- Links with resourcing agencies
