Independent Schools Council
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The ISC brings together seven associations to represent over 1,400 independent schools, educating more than 500,000 children. RT/quotes do not = endorsement.
Joined February 2010
The voice, advocate, and ally of the boarding sector, @BSAboarding, represents 600+ schools in 40 countries, ensuring safeguarding, pupil wellbeing, inspection standards, and the promotion of boarding schools are at the forefront
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Congratulations to the winners of the Independent Schools of the Year 2025! 🏅 ISC CEO @JulieR_isc was there to support and collect awards for the schools who couldn't attend. Thank you to @ISParent magazine for hosting an incredible event ✨
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CEO of ISC @JulieR_isc and @Sarah_Cunnane, ISC’s head of media and communications, joined the annual WISC Conference in Cardiff. They shared insights with colleagues from Welsh schools on how recent political engagement unfolded during this year’s round of party conferences.
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The VAT on fees policy is affecting regions unevenly, ISC data shows. The North East has seen the sharpest decline in independent school pupil numbers – 5.9% over the past 12 months https://t.co/ZDPxzntFO0
inews.co.uk
Private schools have seen thousands of pupils leave since Labour took power - with the Education Secretary's home region seeing the sharpest drop
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Almost 25,000 pupils have been forced out of the independent sector since the general election, a survey by the ISC has revealed https://t.co/Y3yEy5v7E1
telegraph.co.uk
Decline in student numbers eight times higher than the Government’s prediction
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ISC CEO @JulieR_isc spoke to shadow education secretary Laura Trott and Louie French, shadow minister for sports, about the important role of independent schools in the education ecosystem
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Independent schools are vital for educating children with special needs and disabilities (SEND). They provide personalised support and specialist resources that cater to each child
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ISC CEO Julie Robinson addressed 80 school leaders at a Dukes Education conference, speaking with Aatif Hassan, chairman and founder of Dukes Education Group.
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Did you know @ISC_schools is a trade body? ISC doesn’t work alone. We have 7 associations in our membership and 4 affiliate associations. We work closely together to ensure independent schools are well supported as they deliver high calibre education to children
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“It was so good to be able to talk to HMC heads about the significant work ISC is doing to support and promote their schools.” - Mark Taylor, ISC Chair, attended the HMC (The Heads’ Conference) earlier this week
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ISC CEO @JulieR_isc met the new independent schools minister Olivia Bailey in Liverpool during the Labour conference over the weekend
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A data-driven look at the independent school sector. What stands out to you in the findings below? 👇
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The benefit of state-independent school partnerships in delivering teaching excellence was discussed at a panel hosted by ISC at the Lib Dem conference on Monday evening
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This is the power of partnership. Independent schools working with local schools to enable young people to discover their potential in STEM and beyond 5/5
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Feedback from pupils, parents and teachers is overwhelmingly positive, with curiosity sparked, confidence boosted and futures reshaped 4/5
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The sessions are supported not only by HGS teachers, but also by sixth formers, offering role models and a dynamic learning environment 3/5
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The Enquiring Young Minds programme brings Year 5 & 6 pupils into school for hands-on STEM workshops in biology, chemistry, physics & maths 2/5
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In Manchester's constituency of Oldham West, 34.7% of children are on free school meals, and just 1 in 4 pass English and maths. Hulme Grammar School (HGS) partners with primaries across Oldham to widen access and increase educational opportunities 🧵1/5
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The ISC team attended the Lib Dem conference over the weekend, speaking with various MPs, union leaders and education experts. @JulieR_isc advocated for independent schools with their breadth of curriculum and flexibility in assessment
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Simon Nathan, ISC's deputy CEO, spoke at the VWV Practical Strategies conference, outlining the importance of building positive relationships with new DfE ministers in the aftermath of the government reshuffle 🤝
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