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.
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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…
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.…
London Borough School Search (Independent schools)
Posted on April 30th, 2009 by Rosie Keeling, under Boarding Schools, ISCias, News, Private SchoolsThe ISC website contains several school searches for parents interested in independent schools, including a Postcode Search, the Find an ISC School Search, which allows parents to search by factors such as location, gender, age range and day/…
A Bright Spark: ‘Gifted and Talented’ in the Independent Sector
Posted on April 8th, 2009 by Liam Butler, under Boarding Schools, ISCias, News, Private Schools, Special Educational Needs (SEN)‘Gifted and Talented’ (G&T) children are defined as those who have one or more abilities developed significantly ahead of their year group or have the potential to develop these abilities. Helping Students achieve their full potential is certainly nothing new…
Prep Schools – A Tough Decision?
Posted on February 26th, 2009 by Liam Butler, under ISCias, Prep Schools, Private SchoolsAs the credit crunch bites it seems that many parents are cutting down on ‘luxuries’. This should mean a sharp downturn in pupils entering the independent sector and an increase in people moving into the state sector shouldn’t it? Perhaps not as more and more parents consider their child’s independent education to be a necessity rather than a luxury.
Independent Schools – A Well Rounded Education
Posted on January 30th, 2009 by Liam Butler, under Boarding Schools, ISCias, School Curriculum - Private Schools, School Fees - Private Schools, School League TablesOver 500,000 children benefit from an independent education in one of ISC’s 1276 member schools. Independent schools offer a wealth of facilities and high teaching standards that enable students to achieve great results year after year. Independent schools are in…
Still reeling from a Mock Exam Results Shock?
Posted on January 20th, 2009 by Liam Butler, under ISCiasDidn’t do too well in your mock exams? Received lower grades than you expected in your GCSE’s A-Levels, international Baccalaureate or other school examination? The Independent Schools Council information & advice service has some tips on how to make sure…
The School Open Day Season is upon us!
Posted on November 13th, 2008 by Liam Butler, under Boarding Schools, ISCias, NewsThe try-before-you-buy aspect of schools flinging their doors open to prospective parents is great for both experienced and non-experienced parents. With the school open day season officially upon us they have cemented themselves as an essential part of the process…
The Fonz: Not too cool for school
Posted on November 11th, 2008 by Hayley Dunlop, under ISCias, News, Special Educational Needs (SEN)When ISC staff members Hayley Dunlop, Alex Caish and Buffy Sansom attended the Teaching Awards this summer, little did they know they would be meeting The Fonz – AKA Happy Days actor and dyslexia campaigner Henry Winkler. ISC Press Officer…
ISCias Information Officer – Helping parents find independent day and boarding schools
Posted on October 29th, 2008 by Liam Butler, under Boarding Schools, ISC Staff, ISCias, News, School Fees - Private Schools, Special Educational Needs (SEN)ISCias is a FREE information and advice service for parents giving general information about accredited independent schools. ISCias deals with around 800 queries each month and that figure continues to grow!
My role as ISCias Information officer is to answer…