1. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/3283/schedule/made
  2. ‘other relevant standards’ referred to here are those in the EYFS statutory framework and the NMS for boarding schools and any other standards that may from time to time be applicable to the schools inspected by ISI.
  3. https://www.isc.co.uk/
  4. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/25/contents
  5. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/41/section/87A
  6. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/approval-of-independent-inspectorates
  7. https://www.isi.net/230329_ISI_approval_to_inspect_2023_website.pdf
  8. https://www.isi.net/about/
  9. under the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 (see paragraph 34(1)(c) of the Schedule).
  10. See Part F, Standards 11 to 14 of the National Minimum Standards for boarding schools
  11. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/3283/schedule/made
  12. The National Minimum Standards for boarding schools, September 2022
  13. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2
  14. The breadth of what is considered ‘appropriate skills and knowledge’ for leaders and managers is therefore linked directly to the content of relevant standards which apply to the school.
  15. There is no preferred method for the school’s self-evaluation. It should be sufficient to assure the proprietor and leaders that the Standards are met consistently and that the wellbeing of pupils is actively promoted.
  16. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-of-sexual-abuse-in-schools-and-colleges/review-of-sexual-abuse-in-schools-and-colleges
  17. Allnock, D. and Miller, P. (2013) No one noticed, no one heard: a study of disclosures of childhood abuse. London: NSPCC
  18. Part 6 ISSR
  19. Part 7 ISSR
  20. Considered under Section 4: Pupils’ social and economic wellbeing, and contribution to society
  21. Considered under Section 3: Pupils’ physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
  22. Where the principal language of instruction at the school is not English, pupils must have lessons in written and spoken English (unless all the pupils at the school are temporarily resident in England and the school follows the curriculum of another country).
  23. Contrary to Part 6 of the Equality Act 2010
  24. https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs
  25. The protected characteristics as set out in The Equality Act 2010. Part 2, Chapter 1: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/part/2
  26. ISSR Part 1 para 2(A) https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/3283/schedule/paragraph/2A
  27. Relationships education, relationships and sex education (RSE) and health education
  28. A record must be kept of the sanctions imposed upon pupils for serious misbehaviour.
  29. https://www.gov.uk/topic/schools-colleges-childrens-services/school-behaviour-attendance
  30. A child must start full-time education once they reach compulsory school age. This is on 31 December, 31 March or 31 August following their fifth birthday - whichever comes first. If a child’s fifth birthday is on one of those dates, then they reach compulsory school age on that date.
  31. Parts 3 and 4 of the The Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014; the National Minimum Standards for boarding schools
  32. Standard 4 – Boarding accommodation NMS for boarding schools
  33. Standard 5 – Boarders’ possessions NMS for boarding schools
  34. Standard 6 NMS for boarding schools
  35. The protected characteristics as set out in Part 2, Chapter 1 of The Equality Act 2010
  36. Which are: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs (see Part 1 and Part 2 of the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014)
  37. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2
  38. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/political-impartiality-in-schools/political-impartiality-in-schools
  39. The fundamental British values are democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
  40. whether or not the pupil is a pupil at the school
  41. Standard 13 National minimum standards for special schools
  42. Standard 11 Further education residential accommodation: national minimum standards
  43. Keeping Children Safe in Education and any other related applicable statutory guidance from time to time in force.
  44. ISSR part 4
  45. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2
  46. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/education-inspection-framework
  47. whether or not the pupil is a pupil at the school
  48. The National Minimum Standards for boarding schools, September 2022
  49. Independent schools Regulation and Enforcement Action Policy
  50. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-schools-making-a-material-change
  51. The Associate Inspector programme is intended to be introduced during year 2 of this framework.
  52. https://www.isi.net/about/make-a-complaint
  53. Education Act 1998 as amended by the School Standards and Framework Act 1998
  54. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/education-inspection-framework