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.
The many dangers of sector-based discrimination
Posted on May 18th, 2011 by Kristen DiLemmo, under NewsLast weekend, the Telegraph released a brief report on Oxford University’s maintained sector intake being dominated by a small group of non-selective schools. The data revealed that of the places given to students from non-selective state schools, 25% came from…
Calling all jobseekers!!
Posted on April 21st, 2011 by Liam Butler, under School Job Search, Teaching JobsAs the prolonged recession takes hold it seems that interest in working in the independent sector remains strong as page views for the ISC Job Zone consistently showing around 100,000 views a month.
ISC’s Job Zone is open to all…
A public school education for my child?
Posted on April 20th, 2011 by Liam Butler, under News, Private Schools, Special Educational Needs (SEN)You’d be forgiven if the thought of ‘public schools’ still conjured up images of severe headmasters and stodgy lumpy custard but step into an independent school today and you might find yourself pleasantly surprised.
Public school education has evolved into…
What happens after school
Posted on March 17th, 2011 by Manuela Winkelmann, under NewsAfter the Wolf report about the quality of vocational training and OFFA’s new guidance for universities on access, Demos’s report The forgotten half appears to be a slight misnomer, since transition into work or…
Looking for an independent school teaching job?
Posted on February 10th, 2011 by Liam Butler, under NewsThe Independent Schools Council provides a free Job Zone with hundreds of jobs listed each month, allowing you to find the job that suits you.
Independent schools upload their vacancies every day to the Job Zone meaning that you…
LittleGossip – “Facebook’s bitchy little sister”
Posted on December 22nd, 2010 by Melanie Strickland, under NewsSchools will be aware of this website – as it caused a storm last month within days of coming online. LittleGossip described itself as a ‘social networking site’ – even though networking was impossible as the posts were made anonymously. Following…
11+ Examinations
Posted on December 1st, 2010 by Judith Fenn, under NewsThe Daily Telegraph reported a story at the end of November about the parents of a 10 year old girl, both doctors, who came to physical blows while discussing applications for their daughter’s secondary school place. This time last year,…
Dynamic learning through 3D technologies
Posted on November 18th, 2010 by Kristen DiLemmo, under NewsAs part of an ongoing scheme to bring together American and British technological developments, the American Embassy hosted a seminar this morning on the intersections of 3D technology and education. The event showcased the educational applications for the Digital Light…
ICT Advice: How to get adverse material removed from websites
Posted on January 6th, 2010 by ICT Strategy Group, under Briefings from ISC's ICT Strategy GroupPupils, former pupils and parents are able to publish, true or not, material about your school or staff that is defamatory. It is very difficult for the school to have this material removed from a website. What can you to…
ICT Advice: Management Information Systems
Posted on January 6th, 2010 by ICT Strategy Group, under Briefings from ISC's ICT Strategy GroupManagement information systems are helping schools reduce administrative burdens and helping managers make informed decisions.
What you need to know
School Management Information Systems (MIS) should:
- reduce bureaucratic burdens by reducing time spent on administration;
- raise…