The Independent Schools Council is a politically independent, not-for-profit organisation representing 1,270 independent schools educating more than 500,000 children. It exists to promote choice, diversity and excellence in education, developing talent at all levels of ability and from all backgrounds.
Archive for July, 2009
Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Independent Schools
Posted on July 22nd, 2009 by Ian Summersgill, under News, Private Schools, Special Educational Needs (SEN)It has been estimated that around 20% of children will need some form of extra support during their time at school. For many this will be relatively short-lived, for others it will affect their entire school – and home –…
School league tables, websites and independent schools guides: How do I decide which school is best for my child?
Posted on July 15th, 2009 by Liam Butler, under ISCias, Inspection, Private Schools, School Curriculum - Private Schools, School Inspection, School League TablesIn the digital age of instant news, interactive review sites and numerous school league tables how do you decide which independent school is the best for your child? Liam Butler, Senior Information Officer, who works for the Independent Schools Council…
Searching for school by county?
Posted on July 10th, 2009 by Rosie Keeling, under Boarding Schools, Prep Schools, Private SchoolsAre you looking for an independent school for your child in a particular county? If so then why not try our County School Search.
The County School Search allows you to search for schools by country: England, Scotland, Wales,…
Pre preparatory, prep, junior, senior and sixth form what do they mean
Posted on July 9th, 2009 by Rosie Keeling, under Prep Schools, Private Schools, School Fees - Private SchoolsAn Independent or ‘private’ school generally contains four different departments according to the age range of the pupils. Some independent schools contain all four departments where as others may only cater for pupils within a particular age range such as…
Examination Results Day
Posted on July 1st, 2009 by Judith Fenn, under ISCias, News, exam resultsRevision is over, examinations taken, and your son or daughter looks ahead to a long and hopefully hot summer, where the only cloud on the horizon is Results Day in August. The most important thing they can do is relax.…