Consultation on proposed revisions to the Independent Schools Inspectorate’s inspection complaints policy for association school inspections 

ISI is consulting on proposed revisions to our ISI inspection complaints policy for association school inspections 

Consultation period: 30 April - 11 June 2026. 

The consultation document can be accessed here.

The draft inspection complaints policy for association school inspections can be accessed here.

The consultation survey can be accessed here. 

 

Consultation on the proposal to remove provision for reporting of ‘significant strength’ as part of ISI’s inspection framework 

ISI is consulting on the removal of the provision for reporting of ‘significant strength’ as part of ISI’s inspection framework for the inspection of association independent schools. 

Consultation period: 30 April - 11 June 2026. 

The consultation document can be accessed here.

The consultation survey can be accessed here. 

 

Consultation on proposed revisions to ISI's Student Educational Oversight Framework for Private Further Education Providers (including English language schools) 

The consultation on the Independent Schools Inspectorate’s Student Educational Oversight Framework for Private Further Education Providers (including English language schools) ended on 23 March 2026.

ISI would like to thank all stakeholders for their engagement in this consultation. We are committed to keeping all stakeholders informed about the framework development process and ensuring all feel prepared for the introduction of a new inspection framework in September 2026.

ISI's response to the consultation can be viewed here.