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School Regulation & Inspection

Independent schools are subject to a complex array of legal and regulatory requirements, and new legislation or policy is always under consideration. ISC works on the sector’s behalf to reduce unnecessary red tape whilst maintaining sensible standards and inspection reports in which parents can have confidence.

Latest News Alerts

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DBS update service
The Disclosure and Barring Service has confirmed that its update service will be launched on 17 June 2013.
23 May 2013
 
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Government announces consultation on early years’ provision
Amongst a range of proposals, one of interest to schools will be the proposal to exempt schools from Ofsted registration for children under 3.
29 January 2013
 
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New Standards for 2013
The Independent School Standards, and the NMS for Boarding Schools and for Residential Special Schools have all been updated for 2013.
28 November 2012
 
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Vetting update
On 1st December the Criminal Records Bureau and the Independent Safeguarding Authority formally merge into the Disclosure and Barring Service.
16 November 2012
 
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"Need to know" timeline Autumn 2012
Of interest to heads and governors, the Department for Education has posted the latest version of the “need to know timeline”.
7 November 2012
 
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ISC responds to biometrics consultation
We have responded to DfE’s recent consultation on advice to schools about the use of biometric information.
3 August 2012
 
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September changes to disclosure and barring
The phased introduction of the new Disclosure and Barring Service begins in September 2012.
1 August 2012
 
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Consultation: Supervising volunteers and staff
Phased introduction of the Disclosure and Barring Service is due to begin in September with issues of “supervision” being key to the vetting requirements for volunteers in schools.
6 July 2012
 
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Disclosure and Barring Service
Disclosure and Barring Roadshow: Changes commencing 10th September 2012.
25 June 2012
 
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Independent School Standards
We have responded to the recent consultation on the Standards broadly welcoming the changes.
15 June 2012
 
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Consultation on Pupil Biometric Information
DfE has published draft advice, which is out for consultation, on the use of biometric information systems in schools.
29 May 2012
 
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Independent School Standards - New Standards for September Released In Draft
A consultation has been launched on changes to the Standards. It will run until 5th June.
26 April 2012
 
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More changes to Independent Schools Standards
Changes to the Independent Schools Standards are planned for September 2012.
2 February 2012
 

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Consultation Responses

ISC responds to biometrics consultation

We have responded to DfE’s recent consultation on advice to schools about the use of biometric information. - August 2012

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Consultation: Supervising volunteers and staff

Phased introduction of the Disclosure and Barring Service is due to begin in September with issues of “supervision” being key to the vetting requirements for volunteers in schools. - July 2012.

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Pupil biometrics

DfE has published draft advice, which is out for consultation, on the use of biometric information systems in schools. - May 2012

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Independent School Standards

ISC has responded to the recent consultation on standards broadly welcoming the changes. - April 2012.

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Changes to the premises standards

ISC has responded to this DfE consultation. - February 2012.

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