Independent Schools Council
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The ISC's new Celebrating Partnerships booklet is now live! 🎉
Read all about the inspiring collaborative programmes taking place between state and independent schools across the country 👇 publuu.com/flip-book/70... #schoolstogether #powerofpartnerships
Read all about the inspiring collaborative programmes taking place between state and independent schools across the country 👇 publuu.com/flip-book/70... #schoolstogether #powerofpartnerships
November 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The ISC's new Celebrating Partnerships booklet is now live! 🎉
Read all about the inspiring collaborative programmes taking place between state and independent schools across the country 👇 publuu.com/flip-book/70... #schoolstogether #powerofpartnerships
Read all about the inspiring collaborative programmes taking place between state and independent schools across the country 👇 publuu.com/flip-book/70... #schoolstogether #powerofpartnerships
ISC CEO Julie Robinson addressed 80 school leaders at a Dukes Education conference, speaking with Aatif Hassan, chairman and founder of Dukes Education Group.
October 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
ISC CEO Julie Robinson addressed 80 school leaders at a Dukes Education conference, speaking with Aatif Hassan, chairman and founder of Dukes Education Group.
Meet Rosie, ISC's digital content manager 💻
Her role includes managing the ISC and Schools Together websites, supporting schools with Member Zone queries, helping parents find schools for their children, and more!
Want to learn more about the ISC team? Hit 'follow' 🫖
Her role includes managing the ISC and Schools Together websites, supporting schools with Member Zone queries, helping parents find schools for their children, and more!
Want to learn more about the ISC team? Hit 'follow' 🫖
August 1, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Meet Rosie, ISC's digital content manager 💻
Her role includes managing the ISC and Schools Together websites, supporting schools with Member Zone queries, helping parents find schools for their children, and more!
Want to learn more about the ISC team? Hit 'follow' 🫖
Her role includes managing the ISC and Schools Together websites, supporting schools with Member Zone queries, helping parents find schools for their children, and more!
Want to learn more about the ISC team? Hit 'follow' 🫖
"Days like these are more than just exciting; they provide meaningful educational enrichment."
Fiona Price, partnerships coordinator at King Edward VI School, Southampton, explains how a recent partnership day fostered a spirit of shared learning and community
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Fiona Price, partnerships coordinator at King Edward VI School, Southampton, explains how a recent partnership day fostered a spirit of shared learning and community
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July 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
"Days like these are more than just exciting; they provide meaningful educational enrichment."
Fiona Price, partnerships coordinator at King Edward VI School, Southampton, explains how a recent partnership day fostered a spirit of shared learning and community
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Fiona Price, partnerships coordinator at King Edward VI School, Southampton, explains how a recent partnership day fostered a spirit of shared learning and community
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"We are part of the community and fabric of Wales."
Paul Norton, principal of @kingsmonkton.bsky.social and WISC director, reflects on the invaluable role Welsh independent schools play in the wider educational ecosystem www.isc.co.uk/media-enquir...
Paul Norton, principal of @kingsmonkton.bsky.social and WISC director, reflects on the invaluable role Welsh independent schools play in the wider educational ecosystem www.isc.co.uk/media-enquir...
June 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
"We are part of the community and fabric of Wales."
Paul Norton, principal of @kingsmonkton.bsky.social and WISC director, reflects on the invaluable role Welsh independent schools play in the wider educational ecosystem www.isc.co.uk/media-enquir...
Paul Norton, principal of @kingsmonkton.bsky.social and WISC director, reflects on the invaluable role Welsh independent schools play in the wider educational ecosystem www.isc.co.uk/media-enquir...
In the ISC's latest blog, Lyndsey Hayes, an A-level psychology teacher and chair of SCoPESC, explains how specialist organisations are bringing educators together to offer valuable learning resources and professional development opportunities 💭
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May 14, 2025 at 12:19 PM
In the ISC's latest blog, Lyndsey Hayes, an A-level psychology teacher and chair of SCoPESC, explains how specialist organisations are bringing educators together to offer valuable learning resources and professional development opportunities 💭
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"When students are encouraged to reflect on their thinking, learning becomes more meaningful."
Lisa Crook, deputy head at Banstead Preparatory School, explains how metacognitive strategies can boost pupils' confidence and support the development of key life skills
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Lisa Crook, deputy head at Banstead Preparatory School, explains how metacognitive strategies can boost pupils' confidence and support the development of key life skills
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May 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
"When students are encouraged to reflect on their thinking, learning becomes more meaningful."
Lisa Crook, deputy head at Banstead Preparatory School, explains how metacognitive strategies can boost pupils' confidence and support the development of key life skills
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Lisa Crook, deputy head at Banstead Preparatory School, explains how metacognitive strategies can boost pupils' confidence and support the development of key life skills
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"Student opinion, I believe, should be at the heart of any educational environment."
Rosie Burt, a Year 12 student at Quinton House School, explains how an annual conference led by pupils is shining a light on some of the key issues facing young people today
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Rosie Burt, a Year 12 student at Quinton House School, explains how an annual conference led by pupils is shining a light on some of the key issues facing young people today
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April 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"Student opinion, I believe, should be at the heart of any educational environment."
Rosie Burt, a Year 12 student at Quinton House School, explains how an annual conference led by pupils is shining a light on some of the key issues facing young people today
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Rosie Burt, a Year 12 student at Quinton House School, explains how an annual conference led by pupils is shining a light on some of the key issues facing young people today
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"Incorporating these celebrations into our routines is essential for fostering lasting change."
Laurell Milton from @dulwichcollege.bsky.social explains how the school is promoting inclusivity through its celebration of events like International Women's Week
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Laurell Milton from @dulwichcollege.bsky.social explains how the school is promoting inclusivity through its celebration of events like International Women's Week
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March 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
"Incorporating these celebrations into our routines is essential for fostering lasting change."
Laurell Milton from @dulwichcollege.bsky.social explains how the school is promoting inclusivity through its celebration of events like International Women's Week
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Laurell Milton from @dulwichcollege.bsky.social explains how the school is promoting inclusivity through its celebration of events like International Women's Week
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"If we can recruit staff from minority ethnic groups to reflect pupil diversity we not only benefit our pupils but wider society."
David Mulae explains how Cranleigh School is actively working to improve representation across the teaching profession
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David Mulae explains how Cranleigh School is actively working to improve representation across the teaching profession
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March 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"If we can recruit staff from minority ethnic groups to reflect pupil diversity we not only benefit our pupils but wider society."
David Mulae explains how Cranleigh School is actively working to improve representation across the teaching profession
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David Mulae explains how Cranleigh School is actively working to improve representation across the teaching profession
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"At Solihull, we believe that empowering pupils with AI literacy is essential."
Matthew van Alderwegen and Charles Fillingham explain how Solihull School is helping students and staff navigate the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape www.isc.co.uk/media-...
Matthew van Alderwegen and Charles Fillingham explain how Solihull School is helping students and staff navigate the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape www.isc.co.uk/media-...
March 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"At Solihull, we believe that empowering pupils with AI literacy is essential."
Matthew van Alderwegen and Charles Fillingham explain how Solihull School is helping students and staff navigate the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape www.isc.co.uk/media-...
Matthew van Alderwegen and Charles Fillingham explain how Solihull School is helping students and staff navigate the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape www.isc.co.uk/media-...
"We wanted to equip our students to navigate AI confidently and ethically."
Robin Street from North London Collegiate School explains the origins of the school's innovative AI Driving Licence, which is helping pupils to understand the challenges and applications of AI
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Robin Street from North London Collegiate School explains the origins of the school's innovative AI Driving Licence, which is helping pupils to understand the challenges and applications of AI
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March 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
"We wanted to equip our students to navigate AI confidently and ethically."
Robin Street from North London Collegiate School explains the origins of the school's innovative AI Driving Licence, which is helping pupils to understand the challenges and applications of AI
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Robin Street from North London Collegiate School explains the origins of the school's innovative AI Driving Licence, which is helping pupils to understand the challenges and applications of AI
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ISC are delighted to welcome Mark Taylor as our new chair!
"I am honoured to take on the role of interim chair. I look forward to championing and defending the bold ideas, pioneering approaches and strong community partnerships that are a hallmark of ISC schools."
"I am honoured to take on the role of interim chair. I look forward to championing and defending the bold ideas, pioneering approaches and strong community partnerships that are a hallmark of ISC schools."
March 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
ISC are delighted to welcome Mark Taylor as our new chair!
"I am honoured to take on the role of interim chair. I look forward to championing and defending the bold ideas, pioneering approaches and strong community partnerships that are a hallmark of ISC schools."
"I am honoured to take on the role of interim chair. I look forward to championing and defending the bold ideas, pioneering approaches and strong community partnerships that are a hallmark of ISC schools."
Today we bid farewell Barnaby Lenon CBE, as he steps down as ISC chair after a long and distinguished tenure.
Barnaby has led ISC since 2011, and we are extremely grateful to him for all he has achieved for the curriculum, assessment, and representation of independent schools
Barnaby has led ISC since 2011, and we are extremely grateful to him for all he has achieved for the curriculum, assessment, and representation of independent schools
March 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Today we bid farewell Barnaby Lenon CBE, as he steps down as ISC chair after a long and distinguished tenure.
Barnaby has led ISC since 2011, and we are extremely grateful to him for all he has achieved for the curriculum, assessment, and representation of independent schools
Barnaby has led ISC since 2011, and we are extremely grateful to him for all he has achieved for the curriculum, assessment, and representation of independent schools
The popularity of these sessions has led to the launch of a new project, which sees a specialist teacher go out to primary schools to support their science learning. This collaborative venture helps non-specialist teachers to grow in confidence using impactful, accessible lessons
March 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The popularity of these sessions has led to the launch of a new project, which sees a specialist teacher go out to primary schools to support their science learning. This collaborative venture helps non-specialist teachers to grow in confidence using impactful, accessible lessons
Every Friday afternoon, local primary school children are invited to take part in fun and engaging science classes. The sessions offer practical activities in the fields of biology, chemistry and physics, and sixth form pupils from St Albans School are on hand to offer support
March 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Every Friday afternoon, local primary school children are invited to take part in fun and engaging science classes. The sessions offer practical activities in the fields of biology, chemistry and physics, and sixth form pupils from St Albans School are on hand to offer support
To mark #BritishScienceWeek, we're shining a light on the inspiring collaborative work taking place between independent schools and their state partners.
One of these schools is @stalbansschool.bsky.social, which runs weekly activities for children and young people in the local community 🧵
One of these schools is @stalbansschool.bsky.social, which runs weekly activities for children and young people in the local community 🧵
March 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
To mark #BritishScienceWeek, we're shining a light on the inspiring collaborative work taking place between independent schools and their state partners.
One of these schools is @stalbansschool.bsky.social, which runs weekly activities for children and young people in the local community 🧵
One of these schools is @stalbansschool.bsky.social, which runs weekly activities for children and young people in the local community 🧵
"Our STEM research programmes are designed to bring science to life."
Gareth Lewis and Dr Liam Duffy from Haileybury explain how partnerships with renowned organisations are empowering pupils with hands-on research opportunities www.isc.co.uk/media-... #BritishScienceWeek
Gareth Lewis and Dr Liam Duffy from Haileybury explain how partnerships with renowned organisations are empowering pupils with hands-on research opportunities www.isc.co.uk/media-... #BritishScienceWeek
March 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"Our STEM research programmes are designed to bring science to life."
Gareth Lewis and Dr Liam Duffy from Haileybury explain how partnerships with renowned organisations are empowering pupils with hands-on research opportunities www.isc.co.uk/media-... #BritishScienceWeek
Gareth Lewis and Dr Liam Duffy from Haileybury explain how partnerships with renowned organisations are empowering pupils with hands-on research opportunities www.isc.co.uk/media-... #BritishScienceWeek
For almost 15 years, Blackheath High School GDST has partnered with the Royal Observatory in Greenwich to give aspiring physicists the opportunity to study GCSE astronomy 🪐
The programme prepares pupils for A levels and beyond, equipping them with valuable study skills #BritishScienceWeek
The programme prepares pupils for A levels and beyond, equipping them with valuable study skills #BritishScienceWeek
March 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
For almost 15 years, Blackheath High School GDST has partnered with the Royal Observatory in Greenwich to give aspiring physicists the opportunity to study GCSE astronomy 🪐
The programme prepares pupils for A levels and beyond, equipping them with valuable study skills #BritishScienceWeek
The programme prepares pupils for A levels and beyond, equipping them with valuable study skills #BritishScienceWeek
RGC Online is a ground-breaking programme developed by Robert Gordon's College to support the growth of the Scottish tech ecosystem.
The platform's modules help to prepare young people for future roles in tech, including AI, cyber security, and entrepreneurship 💻 #NationalCareersWeek
The platform's modules help to prepare young people for future roles in tech, including AI, cyber security, and entrepreneurship 💻 #NationalCareersWeek
March 7, 2025 at 12:51 PM
RGC Online is a ground-breaking programme developed by Robert Gordon's College to support the growth of the Scottish tech ecosystem.
The platform's modules help to prepare young people for future roles in tech, including AI, cyber security, and entrepreneurship 💻 #NationalCareersWeek
The platform's modules help to prepare young people for future roles in tech, including AI, cyber security, and entrepreneurship 💻 #NationalCareersWeek
Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, joined Julie Robinson, ISC CEO, and Stephen Lehec FRSA, headmaster of Kingston Grammar School, to discuss education policy, community engagement and the important role of independent schools
March 7, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, joined Julie Robinson, ISC CEO, and Stephen Lehec FRSA, headmaster of Kingston Grammar School, to discuss education policy, community engagement and the important role of independent schools
“Independent schools can play a positive part in the national provision of education & be a force for social good": Helen Pike, master of @mcsoxford.bsky.social, reflects on the impact of the school’s partnership & community initiatives within the education ecosystem
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February 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
“Independent schools can play a positive part in the national provision of education & be a force for social good": Helen Pike, master of @mcsoxford.bsky.social, reflects on the impact of the school’s partnership & community initiatives within the education ecosystem
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In the latest ISC blog, Dan Clarke, coordinator of the Cheltenham Education Partnership, suggests ways in which cross-sector partnerships can be enhanced to ensure mutual benefits for all involved www.isc.co.uk/media-enquir...
February 13, 2025 at 12:50 PM
In the latest ISC blog, Dan Clarke, coordinator of the Cheltenham Education Partnership, suggests ways in which cross-sector partnerships can be enhanced to ensure mutual benefits for all involved www.isc.co.uk/media-enquir...
"We aim to encourage all our pupils to see themselves as future scientists"
Amanda Doliveux from King's House School explains how the school celebrated #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience with a series of inspiring STEM activities www.isc.co.uk/media-enquir...
Amanda Doliveux from King's House School explains how the school celebrated #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience with a series of inspiring STEM activities www.isc.co.uk/media-enquir...
February 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
"We aim to encourage all our pupils to see themselves as future scientists"
Amanda Doliveux from King's House School explains how the school celebrated #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience with a series of inspiring STEM activities www.isc.co.uk/media-enquir...
Amanda Doliveux from King's House School explains how the school celebrated #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience with a series of inspiring STEM activities www.isc.co.uk/media-enquir...
ISC blog: Serena Repetto, a physics teacher at Highgate School and LAE Tottenham, explains how a long-running partnership project is inspiring more female pupils to discover the wonders of the universe www.isc.co.uk/media-enquir... #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience
February 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
ISC blog: Serena Repetto, a physics teacher at Highgate School and LAE Tottenham, explains how a long-running partnership project is inspiring more female pupils to discover the wonders of the universe www.isc.co.uk/media-enquir... #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience