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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The Guardian publishes a response from IAPS

14 May 2008

The Guardian has published a letter from Michael Spinney, Chairman at the Independent Association of Prep Schools in response to their 'MPs warn that national Sats tests distort education.'

ISC's letter in the Guardian - published 14th May 2008

Letter to the Guardian:
'Assessment is a necessary part of a teacher's toolkit as long as schools don't teach to the test. For this reason, the Independent Association of Prep Schools advises its members not to take part in league tables as we believe that this is counter-constructive and puts unnecessary pressure on pupils and teachers.' Michael Spinney, Chairman, IAPS.