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.
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 –…
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…
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…
We read the papers so you don’t have to!
Posted on December 2nd, 2008 by Hayley Dunlop, under ISC Staff, NewsI love my job at ISC as it is the perfect combination between routine and variety. Each morning I can be found at my desk bright and early with my head buried in a huge pile of newspapers, scouring the…
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…
Keeping up the good work
Posted on July 31st, 2008 by Carl Swift, under Public AffairsOn 11th July ISC submitted its response to the Charity Commission’s latest consultation on their public benefit guidance. To those not involved in charity law, it must seem as though the public…
JAGS: Bridging the gap in more ways than one
Posted on July 8th, 2008 by Hayley Dunlop, under NewsWriting the ISC Daily News Summary every day means that I don’t get many opportunities to get out and about. However, having been educated entirely in the state sector I felt it was finally time to step foot inside an…